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.…
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…
‘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…
Cortisol: Everything you need to know about the stress hormone
It is known as the stress hormone and often blamed for causing a long list of side effects.…
In the firing line of a narcissistic manager: ‘I had to resign for my mental health’
Simon* is a 50-something-year-old professional whose workplace struggles have inadvertently taught him how to spot narcissists. It all…
How to recognise symptoms of stress — and how to reduce them
Do you ever find yourself clenching your jaw so tightly it hurts? Or notice that your breathing has…
Empowering kids in the kitchen: Teaching healthy eating is best done hands-on
School summer holidays are long and, with everyone’s routines disrupted, it can be difficult to manage small people’s…
How parkruns bring a wealth of health benefits — both physical and mental
It’s 9.27am on a Saturday and I’m standing in a group of about 120 people at the start…
Looking under the bonnet of men’s mental health
An indoor karting arena in the middle of a Dublin industrial estate is probably not the first place…
Overlooked risks of weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic have transformed the treatment of obesity as a chronic disease. Most medications come…
Want to retire early? Here’s how to prepare and find purpose in your retirement
Statia O’Carroll always planned to retire at 60. But having recently reached that milestone, the former HR professional…
‘Running will always be part of my routine’
Entrepreneur Aimee Connolly has big dreams. In 10 years’ time, she wants her cosmetics firm, Sculpted by Aimee,…