Can a vaccine for shingles help keep dementia at bay?
Sarah’s mum has dementia. Her granny had dementia. So did several grandaunts. Worried about her chances of developing…
Richard Hogan: Parents drink, children suffer — we must end this cycle
I have sat with children in the quietness of my clinic and listened to their lived experience with…
How to reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, yet it remains a disease that is rarely…
Dense breasts increase risk of missed cancers: ‘My breasts masked a slow-growing tumour’
Dense breasts are relatively normal and common. Around 43% of women who have mammograms in Ireland have dense…
How to reset your stress response: ‘The more you practice, the stronger your relax muscle gets’
I am almost always stressed these days. Work is hectic. My ageing parents’ health is cause for concern.…
Nine dental warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
Our mouths can often reveal more about our health than we might realise. Long before a problem becomes…
Checking your blood pressure helps tackle the ‘silent killer’
Arthur Little once felt bulletproof. Four years ago, at 53, he had pivoted to a career in renewable…
Working Life: Bariatric surgery improves quality of life immediately
“My upbringing revolved around a small farm and pub in Co Down, and the pub nurtured a love…
Natural Health: Can raw garlic help treat a cold sore?
My young adult son developed a cold sore for the first time last month. He used an OTC…
Vitamin D: Why the sunshine vitamin needs a winter spotlight
As winter approaches and the days get darker, our bodies may be suffering more than we realise. We…
Seven tips to fuel up for colder weather and shorter days
Autumn can make us sluggish. “There’s a real change that happens when the season turns,” says Dr Flora…
Deathbed dreams: What end-of-life visions can teach us about life
Dr Chris Kerr was 12 when he first witnessed someone having an end-of-life vision. It was his father.…