Warning to anyone in Ireland taking meds for high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects approximately one in three Irish adultsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor, Daire Fitton Senior…
The five-minute trick that made me fitter and more focused at work
For many of us, a sedentary lifestyle is an unavoidable part of modern life. Commuting, relaxing, and (if…
Almost two thirds of Northern Ireland psychiatry workforce considering leaving their jobs amid burnout, survey finds – The Irish News
Almost two thirds of the psychiatric workforce in Northern Ireland are considering leaving their jobs amid burnout, a…
Tennis, padel or pickleball? How to find the best racquet sport for you – The Irish News
As Wimbledon draws closer, local tennis courts across the UK are ready to welcome the annual influx of…
Calls for rehab support as only one dedicated gym for stroke survivors in Munster
One user said his life has ‘changed dramatically’ since attending the gym at Cork Stroke Support 13:14, 11…
I fell for the intermittent fasting hype
First popularised by Dr Michael Mosley’s book The Fast Diet in 2012, the idea of the 5:2 diet took…
Katseye’s Manon Bannerman taking ‘temporary hiatus’ to focus on wellbeing
Katseye singer Manon Bannerman will be taking a “temporary hiatus” from the group to prioritise her “health and…
Boots Ireland offering simple prescription weight loss service
Helping people manage their weight with professional guidance Boots on St Patrick Street(Image: Google) Boots stores across Ireland…
Six easy food swaps to up your fibre intake
Hearing that 2026 is tipped to be ‘all about fibre’ could make one sceptical. But experts say this…
I have schizophrenia – drastic changes to my diet helped me get my life back
I started medical keto with a coach and in three weeks, I started to realise I wasn’t noticing…
I discovered Hyrox at 68
I didn’t know what it was and had only 12 weeks to train. Now I do strength, conditioning…
Inside the UK’s first NHS boxing gym
On opening day in November 2025, when Big Issue first visited, the room is in constant motion. Gloves…