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Skin Deep
Most teenagers have fallen prey to spots and pimples at some stage. But did you know that a healthy lifestyle and nutrition can really help to reduce acne?
Oral health during pregnancy
Find out how to maintain your oral health while you are pregnant with these simple tips.
Vasectomies
A vasectomy is a simple and commonplace procedure. Here is all you need to know about this form of male sterilisation.
Taking the drama out of childbirth
Some women are terrified at the prospect of childbirth. This fear is mainly due to other people’s stories and the media. Consultant dietitian Sarah Keogh recounts her personal experience of hypnobirthing.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious childhood disease. We discuss how to control the symptoms and how to avoid spreading the infection
Getting the most from the label
If you’re on a special diet or trying to lose a few pounds, paying a little more attention to food labels could make all the difference.
Eczema explained
Find out about the different types of eczema and what you can do to prevent them
Asthma Care Program
Yet another pioneering benefit offered by Aviva to help you and your family stay in control and enjoy an active and improved quality of life. Aviva has an exclusive arrangement with Asthma Care Ireland giving our members the choice to overcome their asthma naturally, safely and minus the side effects.
Breast Cancer
In most cases there is no known cause. Hormones are probably involved. Women, who have children after age 30 or who have no children and women whose periods started when they were very young or whose menopause occurred late seem to run a slightly greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Reflexology
A form of complementary medicine, reflexology is suitable for all ages and throughout every stage of life. Find out how this gentle therapy may bring relief to many ailments.
Air Supply
Given that up to 90% of our time is spent in the home, it's important to make sure that it's a completely safe environment.
Cervical Cancer- The facts
Every 18 minutes a woman in Europe dies from cervical cancerą while annually 73 Irish women die from the disease
Health Screens - The Tests
Here's a quick summary of what you can expect at a health screen session.
Understanding Heart Disease
Heart disease and stroke account for almost 40% of deaths in Ireland, killing over 10,500 people here in 2004.
10 Superfoods
Include these 10 superfoods in your menu planning for a healthy start to the summer.
A matter of fat
Confused about which fats you should be eating?
