Baby bottle
Women who drink wine get pregnant faster than those who prefer beer, spirits or no alcohol at all, according to a study of almost 30,000 women. The researchers, from the Danish Epidemiology Science Centre, warn that other factors, such as sperm quality and timing of intercourse, may also explain the results.
Mature magazine
Age Action Ireland has just published the 2003-4 issue of 50+, its annual magazine, now available from shops around the country. It has articles on investment, health and even the
challenge of coming out as an older gay. More details from 01-4756989, 091-539887 or www.ageaction.ie.
Understanding dementia
The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre at St James's Hospital in Dublin launches an innovative video today. Understanding Dementia provides an excellent insight into why people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia behave the way they do. You
can get or more information from 01-4162035 or www.dementia.ie.
Connemara trek
Croí, the west of Ireland cardiology foundation, is looking for walkers of all ages to join a 10-mile sponsored walk through Connemara on Sunday. Refreshments will be provided. If you are interested or would like to sponsor a walker call 091-544331.
Coffee coffers
Ten days to go to Ireland's biggest coffee morning, the annual fund-raiser for Our Lady's Hospice in Dublin, on September 18th. Its free deliveries of coffee-morning packs continue until this Wednesday. Call 1850-660606 for more details.
Compiled by Dr Muiris Houston and Sylvia Thompson lifelines@irish-times.ie