Osteoporosis and arthritis of the knee will be discussed at a free public talk tonight at 7pm in the Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9. Speakers include Michelle O’Brien, from the Irish Osteoporosis Society, and Niall Hogan, orthopaedic consultant. More details on tel: 01-5262168 or email: fionaroche@sportssurgeryclinic.com
The DyspraxiaAssociation of Ireland and Fettercairn Youth Horse Project are joining forces for a study into dyspraxia equine therapy for seven to 14 year olds, beginning on Thursday, January 26th, for eight weeks.
The study aims to test the effects of the physical motion of a horse on a group of children with dyspraxia and to determine whether any effects can be stimulated or restimulated by auditory and visual perception of that motion.
If you are interested in participating in the study, which is free, contact Caren Hession, at caren.hession@lit.ie, tel: 087-9310427 or the Dyspraxia Association of Ireland on tel: 01-8747085.
Heart diseaseand stroke prevention are the topics of the next public lecture in the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) Mini-Med free series on Wednesday at 7pm. The speakers are Prof Alice Stanton, Department of Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics, and Dr Frances Horgan, senior lecturer, School of Physiotherapy and chairwoman of the Irish Heart Foundation's Council on Stroke. The venue is the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. Admission is free but advanced registration is necessary on rcsi.ie/minimed
Naturopathand acupuncturist Kevin Callan will give a free talk on healthy eating to prevent mid-afternoon mood crashes and cravings for unhealthy foods on Thursday at 7pm in the elbowroom, 32 North Brunswick Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin. Tel: 01-6779859 or e-mail: info@the-elbowroom.com
Dr TerryLynch will give a public talk entitled Towards a Better Understanding of Mental Health and Recoveryat 8pm on Friday in The Basement Resource Centre, 14a Washington St, Cork, organised by Cork-based campaigning group MindFreedom Ireland in co-operation with Shine. Advance booking on tel: 021-4894303 or 086-0624445. See also doctorterrylynch.com
A facilitatedtherapy group for sufferers of bulimia and binge eating begins next Monday at 7.30pm for 10 weeks. Facilitated by psychotherapist Emma Murphy, the group will meet in the Sandyford Wellness Centre, Dublin 18. Cost: €195. Tel: 01-2063860 or email: info@sandyfordwellness.com
