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Menopause

Dr Paula Stanley August, 2023

Before I begin, I want to dispel a few myths: “You are still having periods, therefore your symptoms could not be menopausal”; “You are only 45, you could not possibly be having menopause symptoms”; “Your hormone blood tests are normal so your symptoms are not menopausal”. These statements are false. […]

INTERVIEWS

Champions for children

Mary O'Brien August, 2023

Dave and Tina Louks have never looked back since they were given their first foster care placement in 1996. Over the past 27 years, despite the challenges thrown at them by life and the system, the couple have opened up their home and their hearts to a steady stream of […]

Sport & Fitness

A melting pot of star athletes

WCP Staff July, 2023

Formed in 1964, Bandon Athletics Club, like many of the sports clubs in Bandon, has been on the rise in recent years. Brendan Crowley, Club President since the passing of one of its founders, Billy Good, chats to Matthew Healy about the club’s continued development. Bandon Athletics Club graduates Phil […]

Skibbereen Medical Centre launches dedicated Women’s Health Clinic

WCP Staff July, 2023

The brainchild of Dr Paula Stanley, an innovative model of care focusing on women’s health is being rolled out in West Cork, with appointments now being taken for the next clinic taking place on July 7. After returning from London early this year where she worked as a GP specialising […]

Columnists

Natural supplements to aid sleep

Hannah Dare July, 2023

Sleeplessness is a horrible condition – nobody wants to be still awake and checking the clock at 4:45am! Now more than ever, we all recognise the importance of a good night’s restorative sleep in terms of our physical health, our mental health, our sanity and our ability to cope with […]

Brain-based symptoms you should not ignore

WCP Staff July, 2023

Many of the symptoms that people think are a normal part of aging are not. Symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, memory loss and depression are all common symptoms of brain inflammation and if you find you are developing some of these symptoms you should take notice and seek help to […]

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