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Pain in the back of ribs can have many reasons. It can be due to an injury, but sometimes it can point towards an underlying cause such as osteoporosis, gallstones, or a lung condition. The pain can range from  mild to severe and may feel sharp or dull.  Most of the time the pain gets […]

Coughing is something we all do—whether from seasonal cold, allergies, or a chest infection. Sometimes coughing can cause pain in your back and can become uncomfortable. Coughing itself can trigger back pain by straining a muscle or it can aggravate an existing condition like spinal stenosis or sciatica. Let’s explore the common causes of back

Having a baby is one of the most life-changing experiences for a woman. No matter how you give birth, the post-partum period can be difficult for new mums. Postpartum-recovery, especially after C-section can bring unique challenges—one of which is back pain. If you had a c-section and are experiencing back pain—you’re not alone. It’s quite

What is a Sick Leave? Sick leave is the period of paid time off that an employee is entitled to take when they’re too ill to work due to illness or injury. In Ireland, you would usually need to provide a sick cert or medical certificate from a doctor to your employer in order to

Back pain between your shoulder blades can be quite uncomfortable. It makes it difficult to sit, sleep, or even take a deep breath. There can be many causes for this kind of pain. Sometimes it’s caused by something as simple as poor posture, and sometimes it can be a sign of something serious. Let’s explore

Nausea can feel quite unpleasant. No matter the reason, that queasy, unsettled feeling can throw off your whole day. While there are medications that can help, many people want to start simple and try natural remedies that can relieve their nausea. Let’s explore 9 simple and natural home remedies for nausea. 9 Natural Ways to

As the days become shorter, many people feel a dip in their mood. It can be hard to wake up in the morning, stay focused at work, or even socialise. For some people it can be more than just “winter blues”, it can be seasonal affective disorder. Let’s take a closer look at what seasonal

With the rise of telemedicine, online sick certs are becoming increasingly common now-a-days. Many employers who get these online medical certificates, wonder how to check their validity. Let’s learn how employers verify an online sick cert, and what they can and cannot do when confirming the authenticity of the sick cert. How Employers Can Verify

Stuffy nose, sore throat, heavy feeling in your head—you assume it’s just a cold. But as the days pass and the symptoms don’t improve or become worse, you might wonder if it’s a cold or a sinus infection? Both cold and sinus infection have similar symptoms, so it can often be difficult to tell them

What is Sinus Pressure? Sinus pressure can be very uncomfortable and disrupt your daily routine. Whether it is caused by a cold, allergy, or sinusitis, in most cases it can be managed at home with a few simple remedies. Let’s understand what sinus pressure is and 10 simple tips that can help relieve sinus pressure