Working Life: I didn’t set out to become a psychotherapist
“I grew up in an ordinary working-class family in Finglas, the eldest of eight children. As the oldest,…
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…
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.…
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…
Thrive, don’t just survive — Dr Ragan Chatterjee shares the key ingredients to happiness
By anyone’s standards, Dr Rangan Chatterjee is wildly successful. The empathetic GP’s Feel Better, Live More podcast recently…
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…
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.…
‘It’s a dynamite food’: Why iron-rich black pudding should be part of your diet
High in protein and a rich source of easily absorbed iron, blood is a nutritious food, and it…
I’m a consultant dermatologist — here’s what parents need to know about common skin conditions
I’m from Killester, in Dublin, and went to school in Holy Faith Clontarf. My mom was a teacher,…
Will you live to 100? The numbers don’t add up
Saul Newman’s new book, Morbid: Debunking Modern Longevity Science, has ruffled quite a few feathers. It critiques everything…
‘Walking has been life-changing. Where I am now compared to three years ago is chalk and cheese’
Ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden, humans have been condemned to walk the earth. And…