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<p>Breast screening helps find cancer early, prior to any signs or symptoms being obvious. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Importance of getting to know your breasts

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Being familiar with how your breasts usually look and feel will make it much easier to spot any specific changes, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll.

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">A GP would refer immediately to the hospital if they suspect sepsis, explains Michelle. Deterioration can happen very quickly, so flagging any suspicion of sepsis helps other healthcare professionals to follow through on this in the hospital.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Don't be afraid to ask, 'could it be sepsis'?

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Most of us have heard stories of sepsis and its sometimes tragic outcomes, but the symptoms of sepsis are not always well understood.

<p>Business woman in cafe sitting and writing in notebook</p>

What's the hype with journaling and how do I begin?

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Is journaling beneficial? Dr Michelle O'Driscoll says it is and shares tips on how to get started.

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">From late thirties to early forties, it is a very real possibility that perimenopause could be rearing its head. File picture. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Signs that you could be experiencing perimenopause

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

There can be very subtle signs, or there can be what feels like a tornado of misalignment and proverbial chaos, with your body no longer feeling like your own.. writes DR MICHELLE O'DRISCOLL.

<p>Adults aged 18-64 years should aim to get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or at least 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: How much physical activity do we really need?

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Dr O'Driscoll looks at the latest physical activity guidance and shares some tips on activities that can get the blood pumping.

<p>Having somebody to chat to at times when you feel that others just don’t understand is invaluable, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: How can carers care for themselves

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Ironically, looking after yourself is one of the most important things you can do for your loved one, writes DR MICHELLE O'DRISCOLL.

<p>Twin sisters Therese Deane and Sue Nelson are finalists in the Employee Shining Star and Creative Professional Businesswoman categories. Photo Siobhán Russell</p>

Meet some of the finalists for this year's Network Cork and West Cork business awards

Wed, 21 May, 2025

The Network Cork and Network West Cork Businesswomen of the Year awards take place this week. Ahead of the event, MARY CORCORAN highlights just some of the 56 remarkable women named as finalists.

<p>HRT treatment comes in a variety of forms and doses, and it’s often a case of trial and error to find the best approach for you.</p>

What you need to know about the HRT scheme

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

The new scheme will have significant positive benefits for the women of Ireland, as well as their families, says DR MICHELLE O'DRISCOLL

<p>"Being vocal about your experiences in accessing care, and advocating for yourself or loved ones when needs are not being met, is incredibly important," says Dr O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: New initiatives to improve women's health

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll takes a look at key current and future initiatives underway aimed at improving women's health.

<p>Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new medication in pregnancy, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Advice around medication use in pregnancy

Sat, 17 May, 2025

If you’re planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant and need to, or are already taking medications, here are some important things to keep in mind.

<p>Helen Murphy, Senior Enterprise Development Officer, Local Enterprise Office Cork City; Jim Barry, Managing Director, Barry Group; Cathy Fitzgibbon, Network Ireland Cork President 2025, Diane Higgins, Network Ireland Cork Vice President 2025; and Audrey Houlihan, Regional Business Development Manager, AIB. Helen Murphy, Jim Barry and Audrey Houlihan have been announced as the judges for this year's Network Ireland Cork branch awards. </p>

Finalists announced for Network Cork and West Cork 2025 awards

Wed, 14 May, 2025

The annual awards, which take place later this month, aim to celebrate and recognise exceptional women in business in Cork.

<p>Mainly due to their caring roles, and hormonal changes across the lifespan, women are at greater risk than men for insomnia. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Practical tips to help address sleep issues

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Getting back to the basics of what we can be doing to support our sleep will lead to benefits over time, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll.

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">Giving ourselves permission to rest from the rat-race is becoming more and more difficult for us, however. There’s always the to-do list waiting, the continuous pressure to perform, writes Dr O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Scheduling time for a break

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Making an effort to always have something in the diary that you know is coming up can really help in those busy, frentic periods. It doesn’t need to be a trip abroad or an expensive indulgence, writes DR MICHELLE O'DRISCOLL.

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">Most moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are harmless – but not always, says Dr O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Recognising the signs of skin cancer

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

In her weekly column in WoW!, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll looks at some of the signs of skin cancer and shares advice on sun safety.

<p> Tackling health challenges can be incredibly overwhelming, like you’ve a proverbial mountain to climb, so break it into little steps, advises Dr O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Making conscious choices to look after our health

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Looking after our health needs to be a conscious choice, something that is proactively put on the agenda by us, and put on there early, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column in WoW!

<p>A longer out-breath compared to the in-breath signals to the body that all is well and safe, and brings it back from high activation to rest and digest mode, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: What should we include in our wellbeing toolkit?

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares advice on the kinds of things that we could include in our wellbeing toolkit.

<p>The phrase “our new normal” now gives me the shivers, says Dr O'Driscoll. Picture Denis Minihane.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Some covid lessons are worth digging out of the memory vault

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Back then, we passed our days on the small things, because we had to, and began to realise that the little things really were the big things, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll.

<p>Clinical depression is more common in women than men, but no group is safe from experiencing it.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Signs to watch out for that could indicate depression

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Grief, financial challenges and health or relationship issues all ensure that we experience ups and downs as part of the human experience, but sometimes we experience clinical depression which impacts our daily functioning.

<p>Michelle says that Prof Katriona O'Sullivan is among some of the women that spring to mind when she thinks about those who inspire her. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: The women who inspire me

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

IWD is an undeniable opportunity to both celebrate and rally, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column in WoW!

<p>It’s best for anyone with epilepsy to get detailed guidance from their doctor, consultant or epilepsy nurse about their epilepsy management plan for this new chapter of life</p>

Things to consider before and during pregnancy: Epilepsy

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Epilepsy is something that must be factored into many aspects of daily life, from the ability to drive to fertility and pregnancy considerations, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll