We all need a restart from time to time. Although January is seen as a time for a change, there is nothing holding you back from an autumn detox. Why fall? It can be a good time to re-evaluate our habits. Adjusting to seasonal change can also be a difficult situation. Many people can relate to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Longer nights and changes in temperature can bring … [Read more...] about Wellness: The autumn detox
Health Spot: All you need to know about freshers’ flu
Dr. Eoin Mc Donagh September gathers the student population back to schools and universities. With this, there is often a wave of colds and other illnesses that go around. So, what is freshers’ flu, and does it actually exist? Dr Eoin Mc Donagh, GP and Medical Director at the Student Health Unit in NUI Galway, helps to define this well-known concept. Speaking to SIN News, … [Read more...] about Health Spot: All you need to know about freshers’ flu
Autumn Chat: Coffee
We are finally entering the fall season and with this, it is time to welcome the fast-approaching chilly mornings. Waking up and trying to get out of bed might become a little more difficult than usual. If there is one thing that motivates me to start my day is a steaming cup of coffee. So why do millions of people indulge in this beverage? For many people, it is a morning … [Read more...] about Autumn Chat: Coffee
A night-time routine for sleep lovers
If you are anything like me, falling asleep is a constant struggle. There are so many factors that affect my sleep. Don’t get me wrong, I love sleeping. It’s the falling asleep part that needs some help. I have researched ways to get a good night’s sleep and not long after, I started to adapt certain advice into my night-time routine. I am a night owl and nothing will ever … [Read more...] about A night-time routine for sleep lovers
NUI Galway School of Nursing and Midwifery Achieves Athena SWAN Bronze Award
NUI Galway’s School of Nursing and Midwifery has been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for their commitment in progressing gender equality through the department and creating cultural change in the University. Ireland introduced the Athena SWAN Charter in early 2015. This initiative aims to provide help in addressing gender equality in higher education with the help of … [Read more...] about NUI Galway School of Nursing and Midwifery Achieves Athena SWAN Bronze Award