A round-up of other health stories
A dramatic approach to trauma
The power of drama to help us understand traumatic events is evident in Testimonies, three dramatic monologues from Smashing Times Theatre Company on at the New Theatre, East Essex St from April 1st-5th at 8pm.
The monologues were adapted from experiences of those who lost loved ones through suicide or who have survived a suicidal crisis.
Each performance is followed by a post-show discussion with a counsellor and invited speakers from the Samaritans, the Irish Association of Suicidology and other organisations. Booking on 01-6703361 Tickets €12.
UCC's final public science lecture
"Genes, microbes and food: New insights and human health implications" is the theme of the final talk in the current University College Cork Faculty of Science public lecture series.
Dr Paul O'Toole, a genetics lecturer from the Department of Microbiology, will examine how genes control how we metabolise food and the role of intestinal bacteria in health and disease.
The lecture takes place in the Boole Lecture Theatre at 8pm tomorrow. Admission free. See also http://understandingscience.ucc.ie
Getting to grips with qigong
Qigong is a series of gentle flowing movements, the practise of which is believed to enhance physical and psychological health.
Eileen Murray has been teaching qigong for eight years and she will lead a workshop in it on Saturday and Sunday next at the Bru Colombanas Centre, in Wilton, Cork city. Cost €245. Booking on tel: 086-1732473.
Celebrating three decades of yoga
The Irish Yoga Association celebrates 30 years of yoga training and teaching this year. Their annual residential yoga weekend takes place at Mount St Anne's, Portlaoise, Co Laois from April 11th to 13th. Cost is €295, which includes accommodation, meals and yoga seminars. For more details, visit www.iya.ie or phone 087-2054489 or 086-1608270.