Vitamin K the bone health hero
The power of key vitamins in the maintenance of healthy bones and calcium absorption. Our bones are continuously changing — new bone is made and old bone is broken down, this is called bone ‘remodelling’. Most people reach their peak bone mass around age 30. After...
How Magnesium Contributes to Muscle Function & Bone Health
Sarah Brereton, Nutritional Therapist Magnesium is a macronutrient and one of the most abundant minerals in the body. Contributing to many different body functions, including normal muscle function and the maintenance of normal bones, it is essential we get enough of...
Health News: How to ask your manager for support during menopause
Seeking support during menopause in the workplace can, unfortunately, be challenging. I've put together a step-by-step guide on how to approach this sensitive conversation with your manager, and it’s been published on Healthnews.ie as part of their women’s health...
Keep Ticking
From age 40 and upwards, heart health isn’t something you should take for granted. Nutritional Therapist, Declan Murphy, reveals how you may flip some alarming statistics on their head. Did you know that heart disease and stroke are the number one killer of women in...
The Gloss: Top Tips To Help Manage Your Menopause Journey
The pages of this week's The Gloss Magazine have a familiar face - mine! I've had the wonderful opportunity to share insights on managing your menopause journey, from the psychological impacts to the power of lifestyle changes and the potential of alternative...
#WeeNeedToTalk
Here’s what you need to know about bladder leaks! By Laura Dowling, the ‘Fabulous Pharmacist’, Always Discreet brand ambassador Wee need to talk bladder leaks! The Menopause Success Summit is a perfect opportunity to really get talking about this topic and raise...
The impact that menopause has on the skin
By Dr Anita Sturnham Menopause is a natural stage of life that all women will go through. Many women are left to navigate this transitionary period alone and can often feel overwhelmed and unsupported. Menopause marks the time when the ovaries stop releasing eggs each...
Introducing Pantene’s first ever collection made for menopause – Hair Biology ‘Revitalise & Soothe’ with skin care inspired ingredients
Did you know hair & scalp go through menopause too? New research by Pantene has revealed that both the hair and scalp go through menopause too. In fact, 86%1 of women notice that hormonal changes impact their hair and scalp, and it is different by menopause stage:...
Talking to your partner about perimenopause and menopause
Brought to you by Cleanmarine MenoMin Recognising you are experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause can be difficult, there are so may different symptoms and combination of symptoms. Getting your own head around it can be challenging. Thankfully...
The Menopause Explained – A Pharmacist’s Perspective
By Oonagh O'Hagan, MD, Meaghers Pharmacy Group As far as women’s health topics goes the menopause is an area that historically has not been openly spoken about. The menopause is still an area of mystery for many and we as pharmacists are here to pull back the curtain...