Linking diet, exercise and health:The relationship between diet, exercise and health will be discussed at a public lecture in the Boole Theatre at University College Cork (UCC) tomorrow at 8pm.
Prof Nora O'Brien, nutritionist and associate professor in the Department of Food and Nutritional Science at UCC, will speak on the theme of "Obesity: A Global Public Health Issue in the 21st Century".
Admission is free. Log onto http://understandingscience.ucc.ie for more information.
Using a maze to navigate life
Labyrinths or mazes are increasingly being used as a tool for self-discovery and healing.
Tony Christie is a certified labyrinth facilitator and he will lead a workshop which explores the use of labyrinths for meditation, prayer and play.
The workshop takes place on Saturday from 10am-5pm in the Edith Stein Hall, Clarendon St, Dublin 2.
It costs €85. Bookings can be made on 087-9468185. You can also log on to www.labyrinthireland.com for more information.
Taking care of carers
How to meet the needs of the family carer is the topic of the Caring for Carers 17th annual respite break and conference, which will be held in the Clare Inn, Dromoland, Co Clare, from Friday to Sunday next.
Speakers will include HSE chief executive Prof Brendan Drumm, Brigid Barron, founder president of Eurocarers, and Mary McMahon, chief executive of Caring for Carers Ireland. Details on: 065-6866515
National brain awareness week
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland, the umbrella group for Irish neurological charities, will be holding events throughout the country for National Brain Awareness Week, which takes place from March 10th to 16th.
In Dublin, a conference on the healthcare challenges of neurological conditions will take place on Tuesday, March 11th, in the Royal College of Surgeons. Log on to www.nai.ie for more details.
A conference on epilepsy goes ahead on Thursday, March 13th in the Mansion House.
Log on to www.epilepsy.ie or telephone 01-4557500 for more details.
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