Blue Monday: no, today isn't the most depressing day of the year Some people find January hard but Blue Monday is an unhelpful piece of pseudoscientific nonsense Blue Monday • 19 Jan
Blue Monday: no, today isn't the most depressing day of the year Some people find January hard but Blue Monday is an unhelpful piece of pseudoscientific nonsense Blue Monday • 19 Jan
Why swearing is good for your health Research shows that a well-placed expletive can dull pain, regulate the heart and help the body recover from stress Swearing • 16 Jan
Why swearing is good for your health Research shows that a well-placed expletive can dull pain, regulate the heart and help the body recover from stress Swearing • 16 Jan
5 steps to building lifelong healthy eating habits for your kids Just as our children often mirror our own interests, voice and mannerisms, they also notice and absorb our attitudes and behaviours towards food Children • 15 Jan
5 steps to building lifelong healthy eating habits for your kids Just as our children often mirror our own interests, voice and mannerisms, they also notice and absorb our attitudes and behaviours towards food Children • 15 Jan
Why quick fix diets are the shiny shortcut that rarely work Aggressive, short-term diets might be seductive and deliver quick wins, but they are unsustainable and rarely deliver lasting success Health • 12 Jan
Why quick fix diets are the shiny shortcut that rarely work Aggressive, short-term diets might be seductive and deliver quick wins, but they are unsustainable and rarely deliver lasting success Health • 12 Jan
Why do many of us feel so 'blah' in the first week of January? Here's how to beat the post-Christmas blues and prevent low moods and languishing Mental Health • 08 Jan
Why do many of us feel so 'blah' in the first week of January? Here's how to beat the post-Christmas blues and prevent low moods and languishing Mental Health • 08 Jan
Should all children receive equal playing time in sport? It's not a simple yes-or-no question as coaches must consider overall goals, player ages and the specific demands of the sport Sport • 06 Jan
Should all children receive equal playing time in sport? It's not a simple yes-or-no question as coaches must consider overall goals, player ages and the specific demands of the sport Sport • 06 Jan
Do you suffer from death anxiety? The relationship between death anxiety in patients with chronic illness and fear of the illness recurring or progressing is important to understand Health • 05 Jan
Do you suffer from death anxiety? The relationship between death anxiety in patients with chronic illness and fear of the illness recurring or progressing is important to understand Health • 05 Jan
Can you wear same pair of socks more than once without washing? If you knew what really lived in your socks after even one day of wearing, you might just think twice about popping them on again Health • 05 Jan
Can you wear same pair of socks more than once without washing? If you knew what really lived in your socks after even one day of wearing, you might just think twice about popping them on again Health • 05 Jan
5 ways to make your daily walk more beneficial in 2026 Making a few small changes to the way you walk can make it even more better for your health Health • 02 Jan
5 ways to make your daily walk more beneficial in 2026 Making a few small changes to the way you walk can make it even more better for your health Health • 02 Jan
6 ways to look after your eyes in 2026 Reducing the risk of eye diseases involves a combination of lifestyle changes, protective measures and regular eye care Health • 02 Jan
6 ways to look after your eyes in 2026 Reducing the risk of eye diseases involves a combination of lifestyle changes, protective measures and regular eye care Health • 02 Jan
Why a week off from the gym can actually be good for you Taking time away from the gym every six to eight weeks – known as a "deload week" – is actually the key to improving fitness gains Fitness • 02 Jan
Why a week off from the gym can actually be good for you Taking time away from the gym every six to eight weeks – known as a "deload week" – is actually the key to improving fitness gains Fitness • 02 Jan
Here's how regular exercise could reduce severity of a hangover A new study highlights the ways exercise equips the body to better handle the aftermath of a night of drinking Health • 02 Jan
Here's how regular exercise could reduce severity of a hangover A new study highlights the ways exercise equips the body to better handle the aftermath of a night of drinking Health • 02 Jan
How to make a success of Dry January Behavioural science has some helpful tips to get first-timers and seasoned participants to the end of Dry January Health • 02 Jan
How to make a success of Dry January Behavioural science has some helpful tips to get first-timers and seasoned participants to the end of Dry January Health • 02 Jan
Why standing on one leg matters Being able to stand on one leg is linked to increased levels of physical activity and decreased risk of falls Health • 27 Dec 25
Why standing on one leg matters Being able to stand on one leg is linked to increased levels of physical activity and decreased risk of falls Health • 27 Dec 25
Step it up: is 10,000 really the magic number for steps in a day? There has been a lot of research done around daily step counts and smart ways to achieve health and fitness goals Walking • 27 Dec 25
Step it up: is 10,000 really the magic number for steps in a day? There has been a lot of research done around daily step counts and smart ways to achieve health and fitness goals Walking • 27 Dec 25
Why you can blame your genes for that bad hangover Certain genes and personality traits may explain why some people can hardly function the day after a night of drinking Health • 27 Dec 25
Why you can blame your genes for that bad hangover Certain genes and personality traits may explain why some people can hardly function the day after a night of drinking Health • 27 Dec 25
Why a New Year's resolution alone is not enough Here's what behavioural science suggests will increase your likelihood of keeping and sustaining that New Year change New Year • 27 Dec 25
Why a New Year's resolution alone is not enough Here's what behavioural science suggests will increase your likelihood of keeping and sustaining that New Year change New Year • 27 Dec 25
Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist has to say about the standoff between morning shower enthusiasts and night shower loyalists Health • 27 Dec 25
Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist has to say about the standoff between morning shower enthusiasts and night shower loyalists Health • 27 Dec 25
Here's how the body reacts to a massive one-off meal A new study has looked at how one-off over-eating affects the body's metabolism in the hours after a meal Health • 24 Dec 25
Here's how the body reacts to a massive one-off meal A new study has looked at how one-off over-eating affects the body's metabolism in the hours after a meal Health • 24 Dec 25
The science of a hangover Understanding the chemistry of our food and drink and how they affect our body can help combat the next day hangover Food and Drink • 21 Dec 25
The science of a hangover Understanding the chemistry of our food and drink and how they affect our body can help combat the next day hangover Food and Drink • 21 Dec 25
Why celebrating Christmas is good for your mental health After a tough year, embracing the spirit of Christmas and the New Year may be good for our mental health Christmas • 20 Dec 25
Why celebrating Christmas is good for your mental health After a tough year, embracing the spirit of Christmas and the New Year may be good for our mental health Christmas • 20 Dec 25
How do we provide care for people with both cancer and dementia? No Irish research has been done yet to understand the complexities of living with both cancer and dementia Health • 14 Jan
How do we provide care for people with both cancer and dementia? No Irish research has been done yet to understand the complexities of living with both cancer and dementia Health • 14 Jan
Claus for concern: should we be worried about Santa's health? While Santa's appearance may be synonymous with the season of goodwill, it doesn't suggest that he's in the best of health Santa Claus • 15 Dec 25
Claus for concern: should we be worried about Santa's health? While Santa's appearance may be synonymous with the season of goodwill, it doesn't suggest that he's in the best of health Santa Claus • 15 Dec 25
How healthy are non-alcoholic drinks? The effect of a drink on your health depends on how much and how often you have it, as well as what else you're eating or drinking Health • 15 Dec 25
How healthy are non-alcoholic drinks? The effect of a drink on your health depends on how much and how often you have it, as well as what else you're eating or drinking Health • 15 Dec 25
Is it a cold or flu? How to tell winter symptoms apart While there is some overlap, there are a few key symptoms to help you distinguish between a cold and a flu. Health • 16 Dec 25
Is it a cold or flu? How to tell winter symptoms apart While there is some overlap, there are a few key symptoms to help you distinguish between a cold and a flu. Health • 16 Dec 25
