Person: Lisa Salmon

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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10 strategies for tackling tough talks with your child

Having those tricky talks can be good for your relationship with your child, an expert tells Lisa Salmon.

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Varicose veins can be walk-in and walk-out treatment

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Your five-step way of tackling the addiction monster

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Tips on beating those back to school bugs

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12 ways to improve the ‘Me, Now’ generation's emotional development

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Seven differences between coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

Fight the fear and visit your doctor

Lisa Salmon says it’s better to get checked out than put it off

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

How playing board games can help teens when studying for exams

While revision is vital for exam preparation, it shouldn’t be all hard graft for teenagers, says Lisa Salmon.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Milking it on full-fat dairy

Lisa Salmon on the benefits ofconsuming full-fat dairy.    

Fri, 20 Jan, 2017

A look at the glues used in modern medicine

Lisa Salmon on the adhesives at the heart of medicine

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

Pulmonary hypertension is a hidden killer

Lisa Salmon reports on a difficult-to-diagnose disease.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

Always tired? You could be suffering from iron deficiency

Lisa Salmon reveals how hoards of women are unwittingly struggling with iron deficiency.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2016

How to ‘unlock’ your troublesome back pain

Gentle exercise building up to a more vigorous regime can prove beneficial for those with dodgy backs, says Lisa Salmon.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Are you at risk of ovarian cancer?

Lisa Salmon says early diagnosis is crucial with ovarian cancer.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Being wary of symptoms that mimic other health problems

The symptoms of some ailments mimic others, says Lisa Salmon

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Four celebrity diets to avoid if want to lose weight

Lisa Salmon skewers four eating regimes linked to high-profile people that may hinder rather than help you to lose weight

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Skip the gym and start walking to boost your health

It’s vital to put your best foot forward, says Lisa Salmon

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Booze control: What are the real benefits of cutting back on alcohol

Lisa Salmon looks at the benefits of cutting back on alcohol    

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

The risks of alcohol consumption

Don’t forget the risks of excessive alcohol, warns Lisa Salmon            

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Take note... you'll soon be able to keep your medical history in one handy app

Lisa Salmon finds a handy app that tracks your medical history.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2015

Supporting parents will help to aid exam success

As exam season approaches, Lisa Salmon talks to teacher April Miller about her new book How To Help Your Teenager Achieve Exam Success.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

For better or worse: Friendship and motherhood

The author of a report on ’mum friends’ tells Lisa Salmon there’s nothing that can make or break friendships more than motherhood.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Sleep issues are common in every age group

It’s not just newborns who keep their parents awake at night — older children have sleep problems too. Parents need to take a step back, the sleep experts tell Lisa Salmon.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Gallstones: How a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk

How diet can reduce your gallstone risk, writes Lisa Salmon.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015

Parent trap: how to let go of your adult child

Can’t live with them, can’t live without them: increasing numbers of adult children still live at home. But the author of a new parenting guide tells Lisa Salmon why it’s best to let them go.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

Mediterranean diet 'helps you live longer'

Sticking to a Mediterranean diet could be the key to a longer life, according to a major new study.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

Daddy duties can be a doddle

Looking after a new baby can be daunting for dads, but it can also be a doddle. Rob Kemp, the author of The New Dad’s Survival Guide, tells Lisa Salmon how.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2014

Doctor on call

Lisa Salmon talks to Dr Daniels about life as a family GP.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2014

Chewing gum reduces stress and builds concentration!

Gum reduces stress and builds concentration, says Lisa Salmon

Sun, 24 Mar, 2013

Creche toys and TV are not what toddlers need

I AGREE with Lisa Salmon’s article on toddlers and their behaviour (Irish Examiner, Nov 20). I have no doubt that they watch too much TV and that this causes aggressive behaviour not only from the unsuitable content (which they copy) but also because of the amount they view.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2003

Baby died after mother fell asleep in hospital

A PARTIALLY-SIGHTED woman told an inquest yesterday how her two-day old son died after she apparently fell asleep having breast fed him in a maternity ward bed.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003