Blueberries can help prevent cancer, according to new research from the US. Anthocyanins in blueberries contain a large amount of antioxidants, which in turn help cleanse our bodies of the free radicals which can lead to cancer. The antioxidants in blueberries are also believed to slow down the effects of ageing. And now with 18 growers in the Irish Blueberry Growers' Association, we can get more of them than ever. Contact Bord Glas for recipe ideas on 01-6763567 or www.bordglas.ie
Staying Healthy and Feeling Young, a one-day seminar with complementary health practitioner Jan de Vries and broadcaster Gloria Hunniford, takes place in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire on September 10th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets £45. Also, psychologist Susan Jeffers joins spiritual counsellor Miranda Holden for another one-day seminar in the Burlington Hotel, Upper Leeson St, Dublin on Sunday, September 17th. Tickets £49. Tel: 014911711.
More than 30 per cent of Irish women and 25 per cent of Irish men over 40 are believed to suffer from bladder control problems. However, fewer than half of all sufferers seek medical help. Stress incontinence (leakages) and an overactive bladder (frequency and urgency of urination) are the most common problems. Treatment includes physiotherapy, medication and, in rare cases, surgery. Tirim Talk is a new free newsletter on the subject. Contact 1850-476-476 or write to Tirim Information Service, PO box 6235, Dublin 17 for a copy.
The Samaritans are looking for volunteers. Anyone interested should go along to the information evenings on September 4th or 5th at 8 p.m. Tel 01-8727346 for details. The Samaritans' 24 hour emergency number is 01-8727700.
Looking for a fun evening out for a good cause? If so, head for Whelans of Wexford St in Dublin next Thursday. Latin soul band Merengue will perform at 9 p.m with proceeds going to the ARC House Cancer Support Centre. Admission £8.
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