Nua Medical Practice

17/08/2025

It’s nearly time!

This week is a great time to start easing children back into routine ahead of the return to school over the coming weeks.

Introducing a bed time routine and good sleep hygiene will help children to get back into the swing of early nights and early starts. Try to avoid screens in the hours leading up to bed time and maybe read a story instead to help them to wind down.

Making sure children are getting exercise during the day can help them to sleep better at night and help them to manage any stress or anxiety they may have about going back to school.

Open conversations with children about the return to routine can help to tackle any fears they may be facing!

11/08/2025

Coming to Bantry 👇

Information in the below post about how to get involved!

🤩✨ Couch to 5km Programmes | August 2025 🏃👟

✨ Cork Sports Partnership Couch to 5k Programme is an 8 week programme that supports, encourages & motivates people to take them from the ‘Couch’ to a 5k ✨

⌛ Places filling up across all locations ⌛

📅 Starting Week of 18th August
📍 12 venues city & county

🎟 corksports.ie/latest-news/couch-to-5km-programmes-2025/

11/08/2025

Met Éireann are predicting warm conditions across the country over the next week.

While it’s great news that we are finally getting some heat on our bones, it’s important to look after ourselves and more vulnerable members of our community over the coming days.

Some tips to stay well during the warmer weather:

📌 Stay well hydrated
📌 Check in on older adults
📌 Exercise during cooler times of the day
📌 Listen to your body and rest when needed
📌 Keep babies and young children out of the sun during the hottest times of the day and make sure they are getting enough fluids.

10/08/2025

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland and the number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer is rising rapidly. Yet skin cancer is largely preventable by protecting skin from UV rays and not using sunbeds.

For more information about how to protect your skin, visit: https://bit.ly/40QhrIM

10/08/2025

Anyone with an infection can get sepsis. It can be life-threatening. Don't miss the signs.

For a full list of symptoms to look out for, visit: https://bit.ly/4oxrCMw

06/08/2025

Breastfeeding is beneficial to both mother and baby, just some of the benefits include;

• Helps protect your baby from illnesses
• Reduces your baby’s risk of constipation
• Reduces the risk of obesity when they are older
• Helps mom to bond with baby

Check out breastfeeding supports and information in your area.

06/08/2025

Here are 5 tips to help you sleep better. 😴

👍Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends.
👍If possible, make your sleeping area quiet, dark, relaxing and at a comfortable temperature.
👍Limit your use of electronic devices, such as TVs, computers and smartphones, before sleeping.
👍Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime.
👍Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

03/08/2025

Injury units treat recent injuries (less than 6 weeks old) that are not life-threatening and unlikely to need admission to hospital.

Injury units can treat:
➡️ broken bones, sprains and strains, from knees to toes
➡️ broken bones, sprains and strains, from collarbone to fingertips
➡️ minor facial injuries (including oral, dental and nasal injuries)
➡️ minor scalds and burns
➡️ wounds, bites, cuts, grazes and scalp lacerations (cuts)
➡️ small abscesses and boils
➡️ splinters and fish hooks
➡️ objects stuck in eyes, ears or nose
➡️ minor head injuries (fully-conscious patients, who did not have loss of consciousness or vomit after the head injury)

📍 Find your nearest injury unit: https://bit.ly/41jAzPj

30/07/2025

Happy International Day of Friendship! Social connection is good for your child's development. Mixing with other children around the same age helps your child develop their social skills.

Parent, baby and toddler groups are a great place to do this.

Learn more on our website.

https://bit.ly/40379V7

21/07/2025

Summer is a great time to improve your cholesterol with a wide availability of fresh fruit and veg and better weather to exercise (most of the time!)

12/07/2025

Today is set to the the hottest day of the year.

Please make sure children and older, more vulnerable people are not out in the sun at the hottest times of the day and keep hydrated.

For anyone taking part in sporting events over the weekend, hydrate well and know your limits.

Stay safe and enjoy!

Anyone can get heatstroke but children, the elderly and people with long-term health conditions are more at risk. Heatstroke needs to be treated as an emergency.

For more information on the symptoms and preventing heatstroke, visit: https://bit.ly/46ax4yd