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How to Help your Child Ward off illnesses this Winter

Learn how to keep your child healthy this winter with balanced nutrition, enough sleep, daily activity, stress management, and up-to-date vaccines. Book your child's flu vaccine today at Centric Health GP Practice.

What are the Benefit and Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

The benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks for the majority of healthy women without contraindications going through perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause (when given within 10 years of post-menopause).

Why there's no Shame in Asking a GP For a Mental Health Consultation

Drs Jane Cronin and Kate McCoy of Kilcullen Medical Centric Health in Co Kildare, explain In an article published in The Gloss Magasine:

Hypothyroidism and Dementia Misdiagnosis as we age

 Why older people with a very underactive thyroid gland can sometimes be misdiagnosed as having dementia.

Why Sleep is incredibly important for children's development

Sleep is critically important for children for several reasons, as it plays a fundamental role in their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Here are some key reasons why sleep is essential for children:

Why Am I So Tired? Understanding Fatigue

Fatigue, weariness, low energy – these are common feelings that many people experience at times when they just can't seem to muster the energy to do anything. Fatigue is more than simply feeling sleepy.  It can be physical weariness, mental fog and emotional lack of motivation. There are many causes of fatigue that are easy to recognise, but others can be caused by medical conditions, age, or life changes.

Understanding Testosterone: Are Your Levels Normal for Optimal Men's Health? 

How Low Testosterone Levels Affect Mens' Lives

Does Early Menopause Increase the Risk of Dementia? 

Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide and understanding its risk factors is essential for early detection and prevention. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the potential link between early menopause and dementia.  

Does Menopause negatively affect anything else in the body?

After menopause, women are at increased risk for certain health conditions, including osteoporosis, heart disease and diabetes.

The Transformative Influence of Social Connections on Mental Health

The Transformative Influence of Social Connections on Mental Health

Menopause: How to Embrace this chapter of Life

The benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks for the majority of healthy women without contraindications going through perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause (when given within 10 years of post-menopause).

Risks of Using the Internet to Self-Diagnose

It is dangerous to self-diagnose medical conditions online. Learn why seeking expert medical advice from Healthcare Professionals is crucial for accurate diagnoses and successful treatments.

Understanding the Risks of Breast Cancer: Lifestyle Risks Factors VS HRT

A comparison of Lifestyle Risk Factors and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

The Best Exercises for Bone Health as we get Older

The Best Exercises for Bone Health as we get Older

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Mental Fitness: Get your head in the game

We often hear about the importance of physical fitness and how maintaining a healthy body improves our lifespan.   So while we can extend our life expectancy by improving our physical health, our mental fitness is fundamentally important if we also want to improve our quality of life.

Headache or Migraine: Ways to Distinguish Between the Two

Headaches and migraines are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct conditions with varying causes, symptoms and treatments.

What is Perimenopause and Menopause?

Menopause and perimenopause are natural stages of life, but they can have a significant impact on a woman's physical and emotional well-being.

Tired of forgetting where you put your Keys? 

10 Simple Hacks to Improve Focus and Memory 

Facing Reality: 8 ways to Cope with Denial 

Denial is a common human defense mechanism that helps us avoid facing uncomfortable truths or difficult emotions.

Hacking Your Stress Response: Strategies for Resilience and Thriving

Life can be overwhelming, and stress is a natural response when faced with challenges. However, it doesn’t have to take over your life. In this post, we explore effective strategies to manage stress, build resilience and thrive in the face of adversity. Discover the inner workings of your stress response and learn how to hack it to improve your mental and physical health. Let’s dive in!

Pouring From An Empty Cup? How to start filling it back up.

Many people feel exhausted, drained, angry, tired, and depressed by the end of the day. Fatigue can set in a few hours after getting up, and there isn’t enough coffee in the world to wake up fully. Everything you do is a struggle to complete and your once enthusiastic self doesn’t see joy in anything. 

Boost Your Health with Magnesium-Rich Foods 

Magnesium is a mighty mineral that plays a vital role in keeping your body healthy and happy. It helps your muscles work, makes your brain boost cognitive abilities and even results in stronger bones. But here is the kicker: your body cannot make magnesium on its own. So, it's up to you to get enough of this essential nutrient from your diet. 

The Top 5 Health Questions every Man should ask his Father

Our genetic make-up is a key indicator of what, if any, illnesses we may encounter throughout our lives. As preventative healthcare is becoming more effective at either delaying or preventing inherited illnesses, it is very important to know your family medical history and share this information with your GP. 

Are Kids with ADHD really just Bold, Lazy and Badly Behaved?

Are Kids with ADHD really just bold, lazy and badly behaved?