‘Know your Numbers’ - Men’s Health Week 2024

The high rates of premature mortality and illness among men have notable effects, but efforts are underway to improve this situation. Taking place in Ireland from June 10th to June 16th, International Men’s Health Week 2024 provides an opportunity for positive change. Supported by multiple organisations, the event focuses on increasing awareness and advocating for men's health. Read more to discover the overarching goals of Men’s Health Week.

How we communicate about children’s health matters, and has the potential to shift hearts and minds on the issue. That’s why, on the 21st of March, HSE Health and Wellbeing hosted a webinar on Effective Communications for Child Health and Obesity. Read more to find out about effective communications in child health.

Those using online pornography are significantly less likely to use condoms regularly according to new research from the ‘Use of Pornography by Young Adults in Ireland’, published in March by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). They found that online pornography use in Ireland is highly gendered. Read on to explore key findings from the research.

In the latest HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast we focus on Low Back Pain with Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Susan Murphy, who is based in orthopaedics at University Hospital Waterford. Our Podcast host Eamon Keogh and Susan went on a deep dive into the all-too-common issue of low back pain. Read on to find about the types of back pain, its causes and the myriad of ways to alleviate and manage it.

Active Disability Ireland hosted their Active Disability Services Awards on Friday 22nd March 2024. The awards recognise and reward Disability Services and individuals with disabilities throughout Ireland who have shown leadership and commitment to helping people with disabilities stay active and healthy. Read on to find out who the winners were.

The HSE and Department of Health in Ireland have launched the Every Move Counts and Sedentary Behaviour guidelines, aligning with WHO recommendations to promote physical activity in Ireland through a comprehensive approach. Read more to find out what is included in this report.

In 2004, Ireland implemented the Public Health (Tobacco) Act, banning smoking in workplaces, bars, and restaurants. This groundbreaking move aimed to protect people from secondhand smoke. Read on to find out how this has changed the Ireland of today and what Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Minister Stephen Donnelly had to say about this significant anniversary.

On Friday 22nd March, the first event of a HSE Healthy Ireland and Age Friendly Ireland Islands project took place on Tory Island off the coast of Donegal. This event is one of a number of events as part of the HSE Health and Wellbeing and Age Friendly Ireland Island project with a focus on older persons support post COVID.