Flu Season: Unichem Cashel Street & Forté Pharmacy

As the leaves are turning, now is the time to start thinking about getting the influenza vaccination. Influenza is a common viral illness that is especially easy to catch in winter. Influenza (flu) symptoms can be quite severe and can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes diarrhoea and vomiting. The flu […]

Being brain aware: BrainTree Wellness Centre

March is Brain Awareness month. Dementia Canterbury, an anchor tenant of BrainTree, is hosting various events, including its Brain Health Symposium, Walk for Dementia, and “Steps for Dementia” campaign. The Brain Health Symposium is Friday 17 March, 10am – 4pm. Attendance can be in-person at BrainTree Wellness Centre, or via Zoom. In partnership with the […]

Happiness habits

Here are some daily habits that may help you achieve more happiness in your life. Breathe deeply You’re tense, your shoulders are tight, and you feel as though you just might “lose it.” We all know that feeling. Instinct may tell you to take a long, deep breath to calm yourself down. Turns out, that […]

Treats not sweets

Heading into Easter, thoughts turn to chocolate, Easter eggs, foil-wrapped bunnies and the like. Most of those have a high processed sugar content, however there are ways and means of having treats without them being too sucrose laden. Try making your own bliss balls, using the recipe below, and swapping in/out your favourite fruits. You […]

Strawberry tart recipe

Impress your loved ones with a gorgeous strawberry tart, perfect as a centrepiece dessert for home dining. This delectable treat is crafted from a buttery pastry base and topped with luscious crème pâtissière. Ingredients 125g softened unsalted butter 85g icing sugar 1 egg 200g plain flour 100g strawberry jam 500g strawberries 2 Tbsp apricot jam […]

Enjoy craft cider: 12 Taps Cider House

On a beautiful autumn day, what could be more refreshing than a delicious pint of cider or beer? The popularity of craft beer and the fermented alcoholic beverage made using the unfiltered juice of fruits, cider, is on the rise – and understandably so, they’re light, refreshing and taste great.   With a huge variety […]