Flu on the decrease, but at risk groups still need vaccine
Flu activity has decreased substantially over the last couple of weeks. However, Hazelhill Family Practice advises at risk groups they should still get vaccinated if they haven’t already done so. This is because flu viruses are expected to remain circulating in the air for at least another three to four weeks. Decreased influenza like illness …
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What does sleep deprivation do to the body?
At Hazelhill Family Practice, we see regularly see patients suffering from sleep deprivation. This is a more common problem than people think, with studies showing that 60% of the adult population aren’t getting enough sleep. The recommended amount of sleep is 6 – 8 hours for adults. Our sleep cycle is determined by signals from …
Free Mumps vaccine available for 11 – 30 year olds with disease on the rise
Patients aged between 11 – 30 can now get a free mumps vaccine from Hazelhill Family Practice. The HSE is offering this vaccine to anyone in that age group who has not had two doses of the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine, as well as those who are unsure if they were vaccinated. Mumps …
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How Roaccutane can help with your acne
Living with acne can be particularly difficult. It can scar both physically and psychologically. That’s why those suffering from severe acne are always on the lookout for cures that work. It’s also why we receive a lot of queries about Roaccutane. Isotretinoin, which goes by the brand name Roaccutane is one of the most clinically …
Reducing your alcohol intake
At the start of the year many people from Ballyhaunis and around the country consider making changes to their lifestyle habits, including reducing their level of alcohol intake. One of the key issues in dealing with alcohol consumption is that many of the people who make this effort can find it difficult to stay committed …
Flu vaccine now available
Ahead of the upcoming flu season, Hazelhill Family Practice is now providing the flu vaccine for our patients. No one likes to be laid up with the flu. A dose of the flu can leave people out of action for a week. Even more seriously, the flu can pose extremely serious health effects for some …
Fall in children with diabetes taking medicine on holidays
A new study has found that children with diabetes can find it difficult to keep up their drug routines at weekends and during school holidays. Focusing on children with Type 1 diabetes, the study showed that holiday distractions lead to a 20% drop in children taking their medicine. For the study, 100 children aged between …
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How to Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the United States. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many things that can raise your risk for heart disease. They are called risk factors. Some of them you cannot control, but there are many that you can control. Learning about them can …
Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if you have too much cholesterol in your blood, you have a …
What is High Blood Pressure?
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic pressure. When your heart is at rest, between beats, …