Health Articles

In this series, chef and author Rozanne Stevens prepares a series of recipes from an evidenced based cookbook called ‘Healthy Eating for Cancer Survivors’ developed by Dr. Aoife Ryan and Dr Éadaoin Ní Bhuachalla, of University College Cork (UCC), and Breakthrough Cancer Research. Today we learn how to make a delicious Quinoa with roasted vegetables and feta.

In this series, chef and author Rozanne Stevens prepares a series of recipes from an evidenced based cookbook called ‘Healthy Eating for Cancer Survivors’ developed by Dr. Aoife Ryan and Dr Éadaoin Ní Bhuachalla, of University College Cork (UCC), and Breakthrough Cancer Research. Today we learn how to make a Mediterranean Fish Tray bake.

Laya Healthcare has provided cardiac screening to over 110,000 members with an exclusive benefit called HeartBeat. Carl Vaughan, Lead Consultant Cardiologist with the screening programme, highlights some of the findings from the research and why you need to know your numbers.

Karl Henry, keynote speaker in Wellbeing Live, takes us through his top tips to transform your health.

Our Concierge team stepped in to support one of our members and her daughter when they were struggling to find the care she needed. Originally from Canada, Candace was really confused by the health system in Ireland. This unfamiliarity coupled with reduced services available due to Covid-19, meant Candace had lots of questions. Lorraine in the Concierge team took over and sorted out a very stressful situation for Candace and her family.

Meet Róisín, one of our team of Laya Healthcare Concierge nurses. Róisín discusses her role and how she’s helping to guide our members through the health system at this challenging time.

June 15th 2020 marks the beginning of International Men’s Health Week. The Men’s Health Forum in Ireland have put forward a theme for the week - Restoring the Balance. In this blog, David Bergin, a Health Promotion Officer with Spectrum.Life and laya healthcare, gives some practical advice.

Karl Henry gives you information to ensure that you keep seeing results from your exercise, by seeing results you will stay motivated and healthier for longer, so apply these tips and keep up the good work.

Brian Crinion a Chartered Physiotherapist working in partnership with Spectrum Life and Laya Healthcare.  shows you how to set up your office to help create a comfortable working enviromnent in this short video. He also discusses the top 5 pitfalls to avoid.