What is a mouth ulcer? Mouth ulcers (or apthous ulcers) are common, with as many as one in two of the population suffering from them, but the cause in many cases is unknown. They may occur on your tongue, on your soft palate, inside your cheeks or lips, and at the base of your gums. […]
The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, the Asthma Society of Ireland and the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) have launched an ‘Inhaler Technique’ awareness campaign to encourage people with asthma to ensure that they are using their inhaler device correctly. Two out of three of Ireland’s 470,000 people with asthma may be unknowingly aggravating their condition […]
Spring into Summer Health with Haven Pharmacy! You can trust your local Haven Pharmacist to protect your family from Allergies this season. Our expert team can advise you on the best Antihistamines for your Allergy symptoms. But what exactly is an Allergy? An allergy is a reaction the body has to a particular food or […]
Kavanagh’s Pharmacy in Enniscorthy Co Wexford is the latest pharmacy to the Haven Pharmacy Group On the 22nd February 2019, Kavanagh’s Enniscorthy launched their newly branded pharmacy which offers a diverse product range, health services & screenings and promotions as well as outstanding customer service. “We’ve been operating in our local community for almost 30 […]
Oral Health with Haven Top 5 Oral health refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, tongue and lips and associated structures. Oral health is an integral part of general health and good oral health is important for overall quality of life. You can trust Haven to bring you the very best advice and […]
Did you know you should wear SPF everyday? Sun protection factor (SPF) plays an important preventative role against the long term effects of overexposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun including: sunburn, skin damage, premature ageing of the skin and skin cancer. There are two types of UV radiation that we need to be […]
Are you worried about Age-related Macular Degeneration? 👀 Over 7,000 new cases of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are diagnosed every year in Ireland, often at a stage when damage has already been caused to vision. AMD is a disease that causes the gradual loss of sight due to blurring or loss of central vision. This […]
A healthy lifestyle has huge long term health benefits. By choosing a balanced diet, taking regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight for your age can add years to your life and reduce the risk of certain diseases including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and obesity. The key to reducing the risk of these diseases […]
⏱ Weigh Your Age ⏱ On Thursday 7th February, selected Haven Pharmacies nationwide are taking part in the #OperationTransformation ‘Weigh Your Age’ Campaign. This services provided are absolutely FREE! Your Haven Pharmacist will measure & record your; – Metabolic Age – Fat Percentage – Visceral Fat – Weight The following Haven Pharmacies are participating in […]
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 21st – 27th January 2019 The Facts Every year in Ireland about 300 women get cervical cancer and 90 women die from it. Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of death due to cancer in women aged 25 to 39 years. Worldwide cervical cancer is the fourth most common […]
