NewsWhen reasons for a drink turn into excuses to get drunk
29th December 2017
When reasons for a drink turn into excuses to get drunk
Oh, 'tis the season to be merry and stuffed
15th December 2017
Oh, 'tis the season to be merry and stuffed.
Are you a smoker tempted by e-cigarettes?
28th November 2017
Are you a smoker? Are you tempted by e-cigarettes? Are they really safe ? Read on for information on the current debate.
Benefits of fruit and vegetables
20th October 2017
World Mental Health Day
10th October 2017
Every single one of us goes through tough times in our lives. Information on ways to mind your mental health and to find support when you need it is available on yourmentalhealth.ie. This website contains a range of information and practical tips on how to – reach out, listen and respond to others who are going through a difficult time. Also, the HSE mental health and wellbeing campaign #littlethings, focuses on sharing evidence-based, simple and powerful day-to-day steps.
How exercise can prevent heart diseas
6th October 2017
How You Can Exercise to Help Prevent Heart Disease Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It helps cut your chances of getting heart disease. It's good for your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, energy level, and mood, too. If you're not active now, check in with your doctor before you start. They’ll let you know what you can do safely. If you take any prescription medicines, ask them if you need to adjust them when you start exercising.
20th September 2017
Flu Vaccination
20th September 2017
The Flu Vaccination, also know as the flu shot is an annual vaccination that is specific for a given year to protect against the highly variable influzena virus. The flu vaccination will be in stock at Elmwood Medical practice from Tuesday 26th September 2017. Please contact the surgery on 021 489 3255 to book in for the vaccination. Protect yourself this year.
Make Food Fun!
13th September 2017
5th September 2017
Always include at least one portion of vegetables —which are high in fibre, vitamins and mineral but low in sugar — and one portion of fruit. Squeeze some lemon juice on the fruit to stop it going brown. It’s also essential to make sure lunchboxes include a complex carbohydrate, such as wholegrain bread, a wholegrain wrap, pitta or roll, or some wholegrain pasta or rice. Be aware, that white bread has less than 50% of the fibre of wholemeal. “Two slices of wholemeal bread contain 4g of fibre.
Exercise for weight loss: Calories burned in 1 hour
13th April 2017
How can you tell when you need an antibiotic?
23rd March 2017
Helpline Number for you'r healthcare cover at the Bon.s
16th March 2017
Headache, other symptoms, linked to energy drink use in adolescents
16th February 2017
Welcome to our new Physiotherapist
28th January 2017
Treadmill training plus virtual reality intervention reduced falls rates in elderly
19th January 2017
We came across an interesting article recently. It is in relation to exercise reducing fall rates in the elderly.
Transportation Of Specimens
11th January 2017
For The convenience of patients a courier service is available to transport specimens to hospital. A €10 charge Applies.