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“It’s a men’s condition,” or “It only occurs in older people.” That is the mistaken belief many have about heart disease, the country’s biggest killer.

Rare Disease Day (February 28) shines a light on conditions that are often overlooked or misunderstood. While non-healing wounds aren’t rare in the strict medical sense, they can be underestimated.

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three months or continues after an injury has healed. Unlike short-term pain, it no longer serves a protective purpose and can become a long-term health condition. The pain may be constant or intermittent, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits daily activities. Over time, chronic pain can interfere with sleep, mood, concentration, work performance, and overall quality of life.

When people suffer from foot pain, it can cause great discomfort and inhibit their quality of life. For the team at Footwise Podiatry, Ballybane, their priority is to ensure that patients receive the best care so they can leave the clinic satisfied and pain-free.

As we embrace the "New Year, new you" season, it is the perfect time to prioritize your body’s natural healing processes. Whether you’re looking to reach a new fitness peak, recover from a lingering injury or surgery, or to simply feel more refreshed, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can offer the restorative boost you need.

Ingrown toenails may seem like a minor nuisance, but anyone who has endured them knows how quickly they can disrupt daily life — causing persistent pain, recurring infections, and constant discomfort with every step. While temporary fixes may offer short-term relief, many people find the problem keeps coming back. At Foot Health Podiatry in Claregalway, a long-term, reliable solution is available, delivered by a CORU-registered podiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience.

Foot Health Podiatry Claregalway has introduced Point of Care Ultrasound, enabling patients to receive fast and highly accurate diagnoses for foot and ankle pain. Ultrasound supports both precise diagnosis and informed treatment planning as part of their care.

With the festive season in full swing, you might be thinking about choosing meaningful gifts for loved ones. For people recovering from surgery or injury, managing a chronic health condition, or looking to improve their skin health, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) could offer a restorative boost. This year, the gift of wellness could be one of the most thoughtful presents of all.

Niamh Patten is a qualified Bio-Energy Therapist and the face of West Coast Bio-Energy. She trained with the Hidden Mind Institute, founded by Tom Griffin, one of three men who first introduced Bio-Energy therapy to Ireland more than 35 years ago.

Pelvic Health West is expanding its services to support breastfeeding mothers experiencing challenges such as engorgement, blocked ducts, and mastitis. Orlaith Kilgannon, Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health, is delighted to introduce these new therapeutic services designed to ease discomfort and help mothers continue their breastfeeding journey with confidence.