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Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Getting to grips with the menopause (Part 1)

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll is writing a three part series on the menopause. Today in Part 1 she looks at the basics, establishing an understanding of what exactly is happening in our bodies at this time

<p>"Vaccination prevents your child from picking up a variety of serious illnesses, and also protects society as a whole by halting the spread of these diseases." Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: What you need to know about Childhood vaccinations

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

AS a parent to a new baby, the list of things you should be doing and need to remember can feel overwhelming. The vaccination schedule for your little one in particular can be very daunting, and feel like you’re going blindly from visit to visit.

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Due to give birth? Here's what to pack for the hospital...

Fri, 29 May, 2020

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll gives some advice on what essentials you need to bring with you, when going into labour

<p>"Because when we pare it all back, we are essentially grieving the loss of three things from our lives; connection, freedom and security."</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: COVID-19 and grief

Fri, 22 May, 2020

If you had to describe this emotional rollercoaster in just one word, what would it be? That one word is ‘grief’, so says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column

<p>"The pollen count rises significantly between April and September, and can be monitored on a daily basis to determine the risk of symptoms."</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Is it hayfever or COVID-19?

Fri, 08 May, 2020

The prevalence of coughing and sneezing is only going to increase as we head into “hayfever season” so says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

<p>Michelle has created a five step process called “The C.O.V.I.D. Space,” in the hopes of offering an alternative approach to coping with the challenging, overwhelming situation in which we find ourselves. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: 5 steps to help us cope with challenge of COVID-19

Fri, 01 May, 2020

In her weekly column, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some steps on how to cope with the overwhelming situation we find ourselves currently in

<p>"Thankfully, there is a huge range of options available in terms of contraception," says Dr O'Driscoll.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Contraception... know your options

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll talks about the different options when it comes to contraception

<p>"The uncertain trajectory of our current reality is undoubtedly causing emotional upheaval for all pregnant women." So says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Pregnancy and COVID-19

Sun, 19 Apr, 2020

WoW! columnist Dr Michelle O'Driscoll is currently pregnant with her second child. Here she shares her worries and concerns and and advice as she navigates pregnancy during a pandemic

<p>Diabetes is when the body is unable to correctly process the glucose it takes in from food. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Am I at risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

What are the risk factors associated with Type 2 Diabetes? Dr Michelle O'Driscoll looks at the issue in her weekly column

<p>"When these muscles are strong and functioning correctly, you can be assured full control over all bodily functions, particularly while coughing, sneezing, laughing and exercising."</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Pregnant? Time to look after your pelvic floor

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

In her weekly column in WoW! Dr Michelle O'Driscoll talks the pelvic floor and why we need to exercise it

KEEP IN TOUCH: Use technology to connect with loved ones that you may not currently be able tomeet.

COVID-19: A checklist on how to look after yourself physically and mentally in the coming weeks

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

In her new weekly health and wellness column in WoW! Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some tips as we tackle this global health pandemic

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">"Migraine occurs when nerves get activated in the brain which signal to the blood vessels to dilate or widen, resulting in pain and further nerve stimulation."</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: How to deal with migraine

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

In her weekly column in Women on Wednesday! (WoW!) Dr Michelle O'Driscoll writes this week about migraine and how you can tackle it

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll our new columnist, who starts writing 'Your Health, Your Wellbeing' from Wednesday March 11, in WoW!Picture: David Keane.

I'm passionate about women's health and wellbeing says new WoW! columnist

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Next week in Women on Wednesday, March 11, we will be introducing a new health and wellbeing column by Dr Michelle O'Driscoll, as part of a revamp of the supplement. Here ELAINE DUGGAN chats to the Ballygarvan based mum, community pharmacist and lecturer

<p>"A bit like a smoke alarm in our house that goes off every time we make a piece of toast, excessive activation of the sympathetic nervous system is unhelpful and ultimately distressing!"</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: How to beat burnout

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

What is burnout and what can we do to recognise it and stop it in its tracks. Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares her advice.

Cahalane is helping Fr Mathew's basketball club row in the right direction

Fri, 26 Jan, 2018

KELLIE CAHALANE comes from a basketball dynasty in West Cork but on Sunday the Fr Mathew’s star bids for her first ever Cup medal.