Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Menopause and skin

Sherna Malone April, 2022

Menopause is a pivotal time in a woman’s life, for some they sail through it, whilst others find it very challenging. It can also trigger some unwelcome changes in our skin. As oestrogen levels and our own natural hydrating moisturising agents like sebum, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides plummet, this decline […]

The physiology of emotions

Freya Sherlock April, 2022

Emotions are intense. Our moments and days can be completely altered purely by mood, for better or for worse. On the bright side, the landscape of emotion is colourful, dynamic, ever-changing and intriguing. Like a voyage across the ocean, we will all inevitably know what it is to be tossed […]

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Finding your ground

Susan O Regan April, 2022

So much seems to happen in between West Cork People monthly editions! There is a lot going on for us to process, like the ongoing challenge of Covid 19, what’s happening in Ukraine and across the world. Many of us are experiencing strong emotions and sometimes feelings of guilt for […]

Serendipity and the heart…the drugs that really make a difference

Dr Jeff Featherstone April, 2022

I don’t tend to get a lot of feedback from my articles so I can only hope that readers enjoy them and learn from my experience and particular ‘take’ on GP and Emergency Medicine. It is also a real privilege to be in the company of some really excellent contributors […]

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Entitlement to Maternity Leave & Maternity Benefit

WCP Staff April, 2022

There are a number of queries which may arise for women in work who are pregnant. The following are some frequently asked question that arise: How much maternity leave can I take from work? As an employee, you have the right to take 26 weeks’ maternity leave if you become […]

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Dealing with your emotions can set you free

WCP Staff April, 2022

We can feel alone and exhausted when strong emotions are following us around all day long. Many of us are living with negative emotions that are overwhelming and affecting our quality of life. It is normal to push these feelings down to try to suppress and ignore them hoping they […]

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