Three exercises a physical therapist wishes everyone over 60 would do to develop the strength to get off the floor unaided
Getting up from the floor becomes harder as we age, but there’s a simple way to make sure…
Understanding the impact of extreme space weather on the EU
image: ©imagedepotpro | iStock A new European Commission study has examined how an extreme space weather event could…
Health insurer VHI to hike premiums by 2.75% in fourth increase in 12 months
HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY VHI has announced a 2.75% increase in the price of its plans. The price hike…
Study suggests L. plantarum supplement attenuates exercise-induced muscle damage after just four weeks
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial used the GKK1 strain provided by Taiwan-based Grape King Bio Ltd. Forty eight…
Puregym to double new gym openings in second half of year
Thursday 27 August 2026 7:50 am | Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026 9:31 am Puregym is set to double…
Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now supply nearly 60% of the calories consumed by adults in the United States and…
Vhi to increase prices by average of 2.75% from October
Vhi is to increase the prices of its health insurance policies by an average of 2.75% from the…
Not cooking this Rosh Hashana? Where to dine out or order catered meals in South Florida
Some Jewish families love to cook for the holidays. But for others, cooking is a chore, with time…
Whoop launches Meridian, its jewelry-inspired band and its latest way to ensure you never have to take off your fitness tracker
Whoop launches Meridian, its jewelry-inspired fitness tracker It’s essentially a Whoop 5.0 with Milanese metal mesh and premium…
Beyond Amyloid, Part Two (of two): Delivery, Diagnostics and the Path to Combination Care
The first article in this series examined how Alzheimer’s drug development is moving beyond amyloid towards tau and…
Scientists are one step closer to an ‘exercise pill’ – here’s what it could actually do
If exercise isn’t exactly your favourite way to spend your free time, the idea of getting some of…
Mater Hospital ordered to pay compensation to man suspected of sexual abuse based on skin colour
A leading Dublin hospital has been ordered to pay €10,000 in compensation to a healthcare assistant who was…