Sylvia Thompson
@sthompsonIT
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Writer on health, environment and science for The Irish Times; author of books on craft & health. Medical Journalist of the Year 2005. TCD psychology graduate.
Joined January 2012
RT @katiedon5: Looking forward to reading my poems at the United Arts Club on Friday - where Yeats was a member - a hive of creative energy…
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RT @MindingCreative: Part of Ireland's creative sector? 📢 It's centred on collaboration & dynamic situations. When things get heated in th…
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Must Read: Fascinating article which teases out how the processed food industry is fighting back against claims of long term health risks of ultra-processed foods #UltraProcessedFoods #NationalDietaryGuidelines #FoodAdditives
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Psychedelics are back in vogue with researchers studying the potential of #psilocybin as a treatment for #depression
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“We need to have these conversations about who looks after older people,” says documentary maker, Simon Chambers speaking about his film about looking after his aged uncle @ScreenIreland @MuchAdoDying
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Sleep and rest are not the same and failure to address both can increase risk of burnout
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Important piece by @EggandChick on how introducing free school meals is good in principle but can have poor quality ingredients delivered in non-reusable containers
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RT @srpoverty: I have become convinced that the traditional approach to #poverty is no longer fit for purpose. In the name of #GDP we are…
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Very interesting model of care where even very sick patients are seen at home rather than in hospital @DanLasserson @warwickmed @UKHaHSoc @martingcurley1
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RT @publichealthie: It’s back! Today IPH is delighted to launch its second #HowWeAge all-island photography competition to capture the live…
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Horticultural students embrace plant diversity during their training at Mount Congreve’s stunning gardens in County Waterford #MountCongreveGardens #Waterford #WWETB
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Seeking answers to why a small minority of people damage our natural and built heritage @NPWSIreland @sdublincoco @HeritageHubIRE @APlayfulCity
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RT @RCSI_PopHealth: Adverse drug reactions are the primary reason why 1 in 10 older patients are admitted to hospital, acc to research pres…
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Parents of boy (4) killed by drunk driver call for road safety to be taught in schools
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RT @IrishTimes: Sadhbh O’Neill: Drivers are frequently distracted by mobile phones and other in-car technology. Many drivers – and it only…
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Metropolitan Walkers and Inner London Ramblers - interesting examples of urban walking groups in London. @innerlondonramb @MetWalkers
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RT @DublinRCC: CW: Sexual assault units: ‘This will be one of the most traumatic events in their lives’ ✍️ @sthompsonIT on the vital work…
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The Hare’s Corner - an old farming term for small bits of land left idle - has been given new life in a @BurrenbeoTrust project supporting landowners to help wildlife thrive on pockets of land
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RT @SheilaGilheany: At some point gov must show leadership in relation to curbing the pricing, marketing and availability of health harming…
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Important Read: lots of food for thought and calls to action here from @EnnisGrant @SheilaGilheany @Janis_Morrissey @TCDBusiness
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