Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Heatwave in Europe - how are you dealing with it?

It’s shaping up to be another scorching summer across Europe, with several countries already experiencing extreme heat. From Spain and Italy to parts of France and Greece, temperatures have been climbing well above seasonal averages. So, whether you’re at home or abroad, how are you handling it? Joining Andrea to discuss is Sinead O’Moore, host of the ‘Stretch Marks’ podcast, Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air & Travel magazine and listeners.

Making Babies: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between. This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss ‘Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing’.

Why you should take 5-minute ‘movement snacks’ during work!

Do you find yourself stuck at a desk for most of your day? Experts are advising that people who sit during work should be getting up for five minutes every hour to walk around the office. This boosts productivity and improves your mood! Siobhán O’Donovan, the Posture Physio AKA the ‘Booby Physio’ joins Andrea to discuss.

Should we decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use?

TDs and Senators from across the political spectrum have recommended that the possession of drugs for personal use be fully decriminalised, and that the move should apply to all illicit substances. The report does not specify the amount of drugs an individual should be legally allowed to have on them at one time. Is this a good idea? Should we decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use? Joining Andrea to discuss is Michael Guerin, Addiction Therapist in Limerick, as well as listeners.

Ask the Expert: Health Insurance

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with totalhealthcover.ie [http://totalhealthcover.ie] to answer any of your health insurance questions!