Vhi HealthClub

Episode 3

• One mother's campaign to make swimming pools safer for infants following her own tragic loss.
• Fitness coach, Philip Phelan tells us why lifting our own weight can prolong our lives.
• Psychotherapist John Sharry helps parents cope with the 'birds and bees' conversation.
• We visit the premature babies unit at The Rotunda maternity hospital in Dublin and learn why nurses are gaining new skills - and powers - in order to help treat sick babies.
• In our First Person series Louise Maher tells us about how asthma has affected her and her family.

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Episode 2

• Women taking over the doctor's surgery - is it good for patients?
• RTE broadcaster Myles Dungan tells us what keeps him healthy.
• We hear the story of one mother surviving breast cancer with the new cancer drug Hercepton.
• Fitness coach Philip Phelan encourages us to get our children off the sofa and on their bikes.
• Stress expert Karen Belshaw shares advice on coping with work stress.

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Episode 1

• Stem cell research, medical breakthrough or ethical nightmare?
• We hear the story of one Irish athelete facing up to diabetes.
• Learn why the dramatic rise in sexually transmitted infections is causing infertility.
• Get your own personal exercise plan from fitness coach Philip Phelan.
• Tips on childhood obesity from dietician Nuala Collins.

Listen Here... (18min 58sec)