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Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Over 13million Brits urged to wipe their windowsills for 30 seconds every day this week
Plus a handy first aid kit for the summer months WIPE IT OUT Over 13million Brits urged to wipe their windowsills for 30 seconds every day this week A SIZZLING heatwave is on the horizon for Brits this month, which will please most sun lovers. And many people will love the chance to get out in their gardens and throw open their windows and patios doors. 2 Brits are being urged to spare a mere 30 seconds to wipe down their windowsills this week after keeping them open Credit: Getty 2 Over 13 million people suffer from hay fever in the UK But Brits are being urged to spare a mere 30 seconds to wipe down their windowsills this week after keeping them open. With an estimated 13 million hay fever sufferers in the UK plagued with itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing or fatigue, it's vital to be mindful of indoor allergens. It's a reaction to pollen, which triggers inflammation and increased mucus production – hence the watery eyes, coughing, nasal issues and scratchy throat, mouth and ears. It can also aggravate lung conditions such as asthma, which affects 7.2million people in the UK, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which affects 1.2million. While antihistamines and staying indoors are common remedies for combatting high pollen counts, individuals often overlook the impact of the pollen that settles inside their homes. Tiny articles of pollen can stick to everything including your hair and clothes and once it gets inside your home it can settle on sofas, carpets, and bedding. Home cleaning specialist and Daily Poppins founder Nigel Bearman said: "It's unrealistic to say 'don't open your windows' in the summer. "But not wiping the sills afterwards is basically inviting pollen to settle and linger in your home." Pollen can easily settle on smooth surfaces like window sills, frames, and blinds, particularly when windows remain open during peak pollen times. Once in your home, these particles can be stirred back into the air by everyday actions such as opening or closing blinds, or simply walking past. Change your car air filter and have your A/C checked if you suffer from hayfever Regularly wiping these areas before pollen has the opportunity to disperse can prevent it from getting on bedding, sofas, and carpets. Nigel advises: "Just use a damp microfibre cloth once a day. It takes 30 seconds, costs nothing, and can genuinely reduce your hay fever flare-ups indoors." Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert at And So To Bed, provided other tips on how to keep hay fever at bay this summer. Elsewhere, an allergy expert recently revealed the 8 things all hay fever sufferers need to do. Hay fever first aid kit Analyse your symptoms and find the best medication kit for you... Antihistamines Antihistamines (cetirizine or loratadine) work by blocking histamine in the body, which is released when the body detects something it thinks is harmful. Histamine causes blood vessels to expand and the skin to swell, but in people with hay fever, also causes an allergic reaction. That's the watering eyes, blocked nose, rashes and so on. Max Wiseberg, airborne allergens expert and creator of HayMax, says that many antihistamines are available on prescription, such as Telfast, which you can see your GP for or get through an online doctor, such as LloydsPharmacy. Telfast, and other prescription-only antihistamine tablets, work in the same way as over-the-counter antihistamines, but are stronger and intended to help with more severe symptoms. 'Get your prescription in advance of the season so you have your medication in time to start taking it at the right time,' he says. 'Some are best taken at least one month before the hay fever season starts." Nasal sprays A nasal spray can be effective in controlling congestion and stuffiness. Pharmacists can advise on nasal sprays (sodium cromoglicate, ipratropium bromide or decongestant), and eye drops, too. Nasal sprays can also help with other symptoms of hay fever 'because the medicine is targeted directly to the nose, which is where the vast majority of allergens enter the body', Max says. Independent pharmacist Rita Ghelani says: 'Try Xlear nasal spray, which contains xylitol, and has anti-bacterial properties and keeps the nasal lining moist. 'If symptoms are more severe, then try an anti-inflammatory nasal spray – sometimes referred to as a steroid nasal spray – which can take a few days to work. 'Start with one that contains beclomethasone, which is used twice a day, in the morning and at night.' Rita also advises cleaning the nose with a saline nasal spray before a steroid spray, saying: 'It will remove sticky mucus from the nasal passage, thus improving the effectiveness of the medication.' Eye drops If itchy eyes are your primary concern, Rita says: 'Try using sodium cromoglicate eye drops. "These make the eyes less sensitive to allergens such as pollen and reduce irritation. "They need to be used four times a day to keep the levels of the active ingredient high enough to be effective. "Keep using them even if symptoms improve. 'Using a good eye drop to lubricate the eyes may also help with dry eyes during the summer months.' And Hay fever sufferers have been warned not to buy super-strong injections online as demand has soared for a banned drug. Instead, here are four cheap tricks to beat hay fever season without breaking the bank. And finally, the 6p supplement that will help prevent the agonising symptoms of hay fever.
Rhyl Journal
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Green Triangle lands Gowran Classic as Joseph O'Brien dominates
Ridden by Ronan Whelan, who was having his first ride back after a month on the sidelines, Green Triangle (11-1) rallied over a thrilling mile and a furlong to beat And So To Bed by a head with with fellow O'Brien inmates Viking Invasion and Dignam following them home. O'Brien said: 'The horse got a good set-up. We were here to try and get some prize-money. I said to Ronan to get a positive start and give him a chance because we had been sending him to the front. 'He probably enjoyed that, first-time blinkers, and he got all the money. 'It was a good race. And So To Bed bounced right back to form. I thought if she came back to her Curragh run she was probably the one to beat in the race, and it looks like she did. 'This fella is a talented horse but a tricky customer. In Killarney he was going to win when he jumped out through the rail, he's always run pretty well. 'It was a great result. It's great prize-money and we obviously always try and target those races. 'The winner will probably turn up in a nice three-year-old handicap somewhere.' As for Whelan, O'Brien said: 'I'm particularly happy for Ronan because he got injured off my filly in the Curragh, he got a cut on the back of his head, and today is his first day back riding. 'I was feeling sorry for him, it was a freak accident, and it's great for him to get a winner and a big pot.' Dancing Teapot emerged as another winner for O'Brien in the Today's Gate Sponsored By The INPBA. Sent off the 11-8 favourite, the sister of Lockinge runner-up Dancing Gemini beat In My Teens by a length.
Leader Live
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Green Triangle lands Gowran Classic as Joseph O'Brien dominates
Ridden by Ronan Whelan, who was having his first ride back after a month on the sidelines, Green Triangle (11-1) rallied over a thrilling mile and a furlong to beat And So To Bed by a head with with fellow O'Brien inmates Viking Invasion and Dignam following them home. O'Brien said: 'The horse got a good set-up. We were here to try and get some prize-money. I said to Ronan to get a positive start and give him a chance because we had been sending him to the front. 'He probably enjoyed that, first-time blinkers, and he got all the money. 'It was a good race. And So To Bed bounced right back to form. I thought if she came back to her Curragh run she was probably the one to beat in the race, and it looks like she did. 'This fella is a talented horse but a tricky customer. In Killarney he was going to win when he jumped out through the rail, he's always run pretty well. 'It was a great result. It's great prize-money and we obviously always try and target those races. 'The winner will probably turn up in a nice three-year-old handicap somewhere.' As for Whelan, O'Brien said: 'I'm particularly happy for Ronan because he got injured off my filly in the Curragh, he got a cut on the back of his head, and today is his first day back riding. 'I was feeling sorry for him, it was a freak accident, and it's great for him to get a winner and a big pot.' Dancing Teapot emerged as another winner for O'Brien in the Today's Gate Sponsored By The INPBA. Sent off the 11-8 favourite, the sister of Lockinge runner-up Dancing Gemini beat In My Teens by a length.
South Wales Guardian
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Green Triangle lands Gowran Classic as Joseph O'Brien dominates
Ridden by Ronan Whelan, who was having his first ride back after a month on the sidelines, Green Triangle (11-1) rallied over a thrilling mile and a furlong to beat And So To Bed by a head with with fellow O'Brien inmates Viking Invasion and Dignam following them home. O'Brien said: 'The horse got a good set-up. We were here to try and get some prize-money. I said to Ronan to get a positive start and give him a chance because we had been sending him to the front. 'He probably enjoyed that, first-time blinkers, and he got all the money. 'It was a good race. And So To Bed bounced right back to form. I thought if she came back to her Curragh run she was probably the one to beat in the race, and it looks like she did. 'This fella is a talented horse but a tricky customer. In Killarney he was going to win when he jumped out through the rail, he's always run pretty well. 'It was a great result. It's great prize-money and we obviously always try and target those races. 'The winner will probably turn up in a nice three-year-old handicap somewhere.' As for Whelan, O'Brien said: 'I'm particularly happy for Ronan because he got injured off my filly in the Curragh, he got a cut on the back of his head, and today is his first day back riding. 'I was feeling sorry for him, it was a freak accident, and it's great for him to get a winner and a big pot.' Dancing Teapot emerged as another winner for O'Brien in the Today's Gate Sponsored By The INPBA. Sent off the 11-8 favourite, the sister of Lockinge runner-up Dancing Gemini beat In My Teens by a length.
Irish Examiner
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Joesph O'Brien dominates in the Gowran Classic
Joseph O'Brien dominated the second running of the €200,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Gowran Classic in Gowran Park, saddling the first four home, the quartet spear-headed by 11/1 shot Green Triangle. Blinkered for the first time and ridden by Ronan Whelan, the Gleneagles gelding, in the familiar colours of Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, swooped late down the outside and, after a battle, denied stable-companion And So To Bed (Dylan Browne McMonagle) by a head, with a three-lengths gap back to top-weight Viking Invasion and Dignam rounding off the clean sweep for Carriganog in fourth. 'It's great prize money and a great result for us,' stated the delighted trainer. 'And I'm particularly happy for Ronan – he got injured off a filly of mine at the Curragh (Mveve on May 5) and this is his first day back riding. 'This is a talented horse, but a tricky customer. We've been riding him forward and we decided to try him in blinkers today. I told Ronan to take his time and give him a chance. And it all worked out well. 'I'd say we'll look at some of the nice three-year-old handicaps with him now. 'Before the race, I thought that, if And So To Bed came back to her Curragh form, she'd be the one to beat – and she did.' Green Triangle was bringing up a double for Carriganos following the success of 11/8 favourite Dancign Teapot, under stable-jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle, in the opening Today's Gate Sponsored By The INPBA Fillies Maiden. Soon handy from a high draw, the Camelot edged ahead early in the straight and stayed on to beat promising debutante by a length. 'She has a very good pedigree and has always been a good worker,' explained O'Brien. 'She's still rated low, but I think she might progress through the ranks and, hopefully, we might be thinking about black type later in the season.' Winner of her maiden on this track, the Fozzy Stack-trained Gotomylovely made a successful handicap debut in the valuable Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap, dictating the pace and battling bravely for Joey Sheridan (his 13th win of the season) to beat top-weight Kayhana by a head, having been headed by the runner-up. 'She blew her chance at the start the last day and was better-behaved in the stalls today,' said Stack. 'I think she's better going right-handed and enjoys it here. She's won off 90 here, so she's entering the realms of listed class, so we'll have to look for some black type.' Shortest-priced favourite of the day, the Ger Lyons-trained Game Point was readily turned over by John Murphy's newcomer Maestro Mark, a morning gamble from big prices, in the Ladies Day July 26th Maiden, the performance prompting his rider Gary Carroll to comment 'John and George told me he was a nice horse. He was green when he hit the front. But he gave me a lovely feel and felt very smart – I think there's a lot more to come from him.' And trainer Gerry Keane has Galway in mind for Beauparc following her victory, under Jack Kearney, in the QuinnBet Handicap.
