What is long COVID? Long COVID is quite common, occuring in over 10% of COVID infections and affecting an estimated 65 million individuals worldwide. For some people, when they become unwell with COVID, a range of different processes occur in the immune system and nervous system that lead to ongoing symptoms and illness. It is […]
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Menopause is the time following our last period or menstural cycle. Menopause comes from the Greek words “menos” (which means month) and “pause” (which means to cease) which form the word “menopause” meaning the “stopping of the monthly” (period). There are three main stages of menopause : perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Menopause can happen typically
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Simply putting one foot in front of the
other can lead to some great benefits
for the body and soul. Here’s how to
make your walks work harder for you. Words by Brooke Le Poer Trench for Women’s Weekly, featuring our lead physio Mairead Hallissey.
Should I exercise during pregnancy? Is it safe? In the past, exercise was advised against during pregnancy due to believed adverse neonatal or pregnancy outcomes. However, we now know that the opposite is true and exercise is medically advised throughout pregnancy due to the plethora of benefits for both parent and bub. There are many
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