World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – 18th to 24th November, 2021
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated each year between 18-24th November with the overarching slogan “Antimicrobials: Handle with CARE”. The aim is to increase
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We all know the importance of looking after ourselves. But did you know that looking after yourself can benefit our natual world? And that any improvements to our natural world can in turn benefit our health? In these articles we take a look at how our health and wellbeing connects us all to nature.
Latest Health and Wellbeing Articles
Forest Diaries – rocket stoves and killer whales!
How do you keep your little ones entertained during school holidays? Nature recently provided the perfect solution for Gwen Bennett, mum to two very rambunctious boys – Fionn and Oisín.
Over 100 forests to explore
Over 100 forests to explore Forests help to slow down climate change and there are over 100 forests you can visit in Northern Ireland. Public
Why food historian Lady Dunleath thinks our fruit and veg was better 100 years ago!
As a food historian and grower, Lady Dunleath knows her onions and believes we were all better off a century ago when we grew our
How a car diet can benefit your health & the planet
Did you know research has found that people inside vehicles are exposed to far higher levels of air pollution than those walking or cycling along
How air pollution is affecting the environment
Air pollution is recognised as a major cause of biodiversity loss UK-wide affecting a range of habitats and species, including at sensitive, protected sites. Learn how air pollution is affecting these sites in Northern Ireland and how it’s being managed.
Air Pollution
Find out what air pollution is, how it affects our health, the environment and how it’s monitored and controlled in Northern Ireland. See tips on what you can do to reduce air pollution and if you have a condition like Asthma, did you know that you can check air quality levels daily? Details are in the articles below.
Translink Launches new #LetsChangeTogether Climate Campaign ahead of COP26
Translink Launches new Climate Campaign under the banner #LetsChangeTogether, calling for organisations and individuals to join with it to make vital changes to achieve net-zero emissions across Northern Ireland.
How a car diet can benefit your health & the planet
Did you know research has found that people inside vehicles are exposed to far higher levels of air pollution than those walking or cycling along
How air pollution is affecting the environment
Air pollution is recognised as a major cause of biodiversity loss UK-wide affecting a range of habitats and species, including at sensitive, protected sites. Learn how air pollution is affecting these sites in Northern Ireland and how it’s being managed.
Spare The Air
Air quality in Northern Ireland is generally better now than it has been at any time since before the Industrial Revolution. These improvements have been achieved
What’s a cup of tea got to do with air quality?
It usually involves a kettle, a mug, a tea bag, a spoon and varying degrees of milk and sugar. It doesn’t take long to make
Should you be worried about air pollution?
Many people think that air pollution is only a problem for big densely populated cities like Beijing or New Delhi but it’s also a problem
It’s estimated that 400,000 people in Northern Ireland are living with some form of persistent pain (also known as chronic pain). We’re sharing resources and stories below designed to inform everyone about pain management practices.
5 Things You Can Do for Someone Living With Chronic Pain
5 Things You Can Do for Someone Living With Chronic Pain When a friend or loved one is living with a painful illness it can
Airing Pain, Podcasts From Pain Concern
Airing Pain, Podcasts From Pain Concern is the online radio programme
In Pain? Feeling Flat and Don’t Know How to Move Forward?
Watch this short video to learn how to take back control and manage your pain more effectively.
Subscribe to the Pain Toolkit podcast
Subscribe to the Pain Toolkit podcast FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN Managing Your Pain Chronic pain affects almost one in four people across Northern
Back Stretches to Help Prevent Aches and Pains
80% of people at some point in their lives will be affected by back pain
Ten Footsteps, Your journey to living well with pain
Ten Footsteps to your journey to living well with persistent pain which is very different from the experience of injuring yourself.
Explaining Pain and health problems
Explaining Pain and the health problems like arthritis or nerve damage in diabetes, one in seven of us are affected.
Resources to Manage Pain Well
Resources to Manage Pain Well Useful Websites www.healthtalk.orgThis site provides information from people with health problems like pain for people with pain or health conditions. Trusted,