UCC Health Matters

UCC - A Health Promoting University since 2015.

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Be Well @ UCC is the new "one-stop-shop" for all health related events in UCC.

Look out for the bee!

#BeWell

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'A lot of people didn't give us a chance' against Donegal, says Mayo star O'Shea (via @The42_GAA) https://t.co/k81ePFWuK4

[UCC School of Public Health @UCCPublicHealth]

With just a few days left until the CAO change of mind deadline (1st of July @ 17:15), It's not too late to choose to apply to study Public Health Sciences at UCC! - CK706. #CAO #CAOChangeOfMind #PublicHealthSciences #Ucc

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Today is the beginning of Men's Health Week 2019! Here are a few tips for males to improve their health!
#UCCHealthMatters #MensHealthWeek2019

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Today, May 31st, is World No Tobacco Day!
See some benefits of smoking cessation below:
#WorldNoTobaccoDay2019 #UccHealthMatters

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In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over 650 million were obese. (WHO,2018) These numbers are likely to increase without intervention. Check out this fact sheet below to find out more:
#UCCHealthMatters #Overweight #Obese

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#EUPublicHealthWeek2019

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Today is #WorldHypertensionDay.

Hypertension - or elevated blood pressure - is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of ❤, 🧠, kidney & other diseases.

It is a major cause of premature death 🌍🌎🌏. 👉https://t.co/41nS53Umms

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May is Green Ribbon Month! Help to end the stigma and discrimination and promote greater understanding, acceptance and support for people experiencing mental health difficulties! Visit https://t.co/bQaLiA7eBT for more information and wear a green ribbon this May!

[Breakthrough Cancer Research @BreakthroCancer]

May 8th is #WorldOvarianCancerDay. It is so important that we know the signs and symptoms,& we talk to our GP if we have concerns. Breakthrough has created this new video to help spread awareness, please watch & to see the full version, visit: https://t.co/SGOpmM9ALZ #WOCD

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Hand hygiene is the most effective intervention to reduce transmission of infection and resistant germs. Take a look at this short video by the World Health Organisation to learn more about effective hand hygiene!
#UCCHealthMatters #WorldHandHygeineDay2019 https://t.co/D3Yr1FzVaZ

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With May 1st starting Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Its important to implement sun-safety into your daily routine!
Take a look down below for some tips to protect yourself from the sun!:
#UCCHealthMatters #SkinCancerPreventionMonth #BeSunSmart

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It's World Immunisation Week! Have you received the HPV Vaccine?
#UCCHealthMatters #WorldImmunisationWeek #HPVVaccine

[World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO]

FACT: Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective means to help children grow into healthy adults.

#VaccinesWork!

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Nominations are still open for the UCC Health Matters Award!
The closing date for nominations is Monday the 29th of April at 10pm.
Click the link below to download the application form:
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[UCC Health Matters @UCCHealthMatter]

Lovely afternoon talking with @DCUSportsWellbe about UCC as a Health Promoting University! Good luck in your endeavours Caroline!

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@ccc_mahon @DCUSportsWellbe @UCC We enjoyed your visit! Looking forward to working with you in the future! 😀

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UCC Health Matters & UCC Student Health delighted to support #worldaidsday2017 #partnership @SHC_Cork @MartinDavoren @HSELive @KnowNowIE @EmilyLynch89

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Binge drinking is consuming a large amount of alcohol over a short period of time or over 6 standard units in one sitting. Cutting down on alcohol reduces your likelihood of taking risks leading to accidents, injuries and alcohol poisoning. Here are some tips to reduce the risk.

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Apart from the obvious signs of going to training or compete with a hangover, alcohol can effect your endurance, reaction times, muscle development and recovery. Stay on top of your game with these tips from the GAA: https://t.co/kBAzvaom6R

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Did you know Alcohol contains nearly as many calories per gram as pure fat? Immoderate consumption of alcohol is not only bad news for your wallet but also your waist line, as excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many health implications such as obesity, and diabetes.