UP TO SPEED... HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS AND EVENTS

A survey by Chadwicks Group has revealed many outdoor workers are neglecting to wear sunscreen.

Over a third of tradespeople (36%) admit to not wearing sunscreen and over a quarter (28%) say they only apply it sometimes. This is despite 71% of those polled saying their work requires them to be outdoors for parts of the day.

For those who choose not to wear sun cream, almost half (46%) say they simply forget to apply it each day, while 24% don’t believe the sun in Ireland is strong enough to get burnt. And around 8% opt not to use sun protection as they say it tends gets into their eyes while working.

With the warm weather set to continue, Chadwicks Group has installed free sunscreen dispensers in its 50 branches nationwide to help its customers and colleagues stay safe while working this summer.

An average size adult should apply at least 1 teaspoon (6ml) of sunscreen to each arm, leg, front of body and back of body, and 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) of sunscreen to the face, including ears and neck.

Regular exercise is important for all of us, and but it’s important to keep on top of your joint health. Nature’s Range Pernol is a highly purified Green Lipped Mussel Oil extract providing naturally occuring glucosamine, €21 for 30 capsules, from stirling-health.net.

Also, Pharmepa RESTORE Omega-3 essential fatty acids can help with inflammation associated with joint pain. This super-concentrated, ultrapure Omega-3 EPA fish oil supplement is triple the strength of normal fish oil, €33.40 from Igennus.com.

Finally, Celafen Muscle & Joint Rub contains celadrin, made from esterified fatty acids (EFAs), which has been shown to help with stiffness and pain in just 30 minutes. €11.10 for 50ml, from skinshop.co.uk.