Fancy going dry for January?
Lots of us have been drinking more during the pandemic, but too much alcohol is bad news for our health. Lisa Salmon finds out more.
TIME FOR A BREAK? There are many benefits to embarking on a dry spell from alcohol. Picture posed by model
Lisa Salmon
IT’S been an incredibly tough 10 months and it’s not surprising more people than usual have been drowning their sorrows, or spicing up endless evenings at home by reaching for a wine bottle.
Drinkaware (drinkaware.co.uk) found more than a fifth (22%) of adults drank more during the first lockdown, and research by the Royal College of Psychiatrists found the number of people drinking at high-risk levels had almost doubled after this period. Ireland’s figures are likely to be in line with this.
Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications. Liz Connor hears how to live well this winter. It s known as the most wonderful time of the year, but winter can be the very worst for your health. Colder weather can lead to some seasonal health issues that we all need to watch out for, especially if we want to avoid feeling unwell on Christmas Day. While many of us tend to focus on common ailments such as cold, viruses and flu, there are lesser-known health risks that are associated with winter. We asked health experts to tell us more.
One in four mothers experience postnatal depression within three years, study suggests
Women should be called for a formal checkup six to eight weeks after birth, according to UK guidelines
3 January 2021 • 7:30pm
Postnatal depression can affect women up to three years after giving birth, new research suggests, as scientists say the screening time for symptoms should be extended beyond current guidelines.
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Postnatal depression can affect women up to three years after giving birth, new research suggests, as scientists say the screening time for symptoms should be extended beyond current guidelines.
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found one in four mothers experience high levels of depression within three years.
Mental health will continue to be a threat even after the Pandemic Published: - Jan 02, 2021
Psychiatric authority affirms that the effects of COVID-19 on mental health can be similar to those of World War II .
The social and economic crisis that the pandemic represents globally has a profound and direct effect on mental health. / Photo: Unsplash
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According to Dr Adrian Jame, President of the UK s Royal College of Psychiatrists,
the COVID-19 pandemic represents the greatest threat to mental health after World War II .
The expert affirms that the combination of