Exam time is well and truly upon us. With the Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate written exams beginning this week, many of those completing them are spending long hours hunched over a book, computer or notes, with many hours of focused concentration. The long periods of revision are not only exhausting but also many students can […]

Whats the deal with trampolines? Nowadays, a popular back garden feature are recreational trampolines. All the kids from the road scramble for their turn! We all encourage children to get outside more often and get more fresh air. However, recommendations have come from The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly discouraging the use of trampolines at […]

Benign Paraoxysmal Positioning Vertigo (BPPV) BPPV is one of the most common types of vertigo and is the most common cause of vertigo in the older individual. By the age of 70, about 30% of all older patients can have experienced BPPV once. If you have BPPV, you often describe short attacks of vertigo. And […]

You spend on average six to seven hours in bed each night, every night. The quality of your mattress is important for a comfortable nights sleep. However, according to findings from leading bed manufacturer Sealy, more than half of us do not seek advice when choosing a mattress. A massive 40% of us spend less than […]