On The Afternoon Show Gavin Grace spoke with Cyberpsychologist Mary Aiken. Mary is also a Research Fellow at the Institute of Leadership, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She discussed the emerging phenomenon of ‘Cyberchondria’. When it comes to our health, we’ve never had more resources at our fingertips. We can now access immediate information online about every symptom, sign or itch we experience. But when does having a little bit of knowledge turn into an obsession? Cyberchondria is that moment when a person starts to spend countless hours on the internet trying to self-diagnose symptoms and then becomes anxious they may have the worst-case scenario. Also joining the discussion was Lisa Jewell, a journalist with The Irish Independent who has been researching and writing about the phenomenon. For more details on this you can check out the RCSI Mini Med series which is open to the public see http://www.rcsi.ie/index.jsp?p=162&n=633
Alan Nolan from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry – SIMI also joined the show to discuss how drivers are facing more changes to motor tax in next months’ budget. The system was overhauled in 2008 – to encourage motorists here to choose more fuel-efficient vehicles. But SIMI says we’re facing more changes to the system – this time to generate cash for the Government
Helen Cunningham is the PRO for the Doonbeg One Act Drama Festival 2012.The annual event kicks off tomorrow Saturday 17th and continues until Monday. This year’s adjudicator is Ailbhe Garvey-Hughes. The line up includes drama groups from across the county and from Galway, Cork and Kildare.It’ll be a busy weekend in Doonbeg with plays to suit all tastes and as always great performances! The Doonbeg Hall doors open at 7.30 and curtains up is at 8pm.
Irish Golfing Legend Christy O’Connor Jnr was also a guest of The Afternoon Show. The former Ryder Cup and PGA Winner is one of Ireland’s greatest ever sportsmen and has just launched his autobiography “From Rough to Fair Ways”. He has waited 20 years since his last European win in 1992 to finally tell his fascinating story in a beautifully written book befitting an immortal Irish hero. Readers will endure every emotion from laughter and tears to sadness and joyful pride as readers are brought on a journey from Christy’s early days as a young farm boy in Galway to success across the world. From abandoning life as a farmer to becoming a milkman to pursuing golf.
Breda Stack is a Limerick-based Declutter Therapist and Stylist. She spoke to Gavin Grace about her work and her recently published hardback book and DVD set called Declutter Therapy™; the ultimate wardrobe decluttering experience. This guide helps you to declutter your personal space without hiring professional help. It aims to give you the knowledge, tools and confidence for successful life-long decluttering and shopping!
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