Why it can be harder to sleep during the summer Seasonal insomnia means summer sleeping for many of us is a time of tossing, turning and early waking Sleep • 25 Jun
Why it can be harder to sleep during the summer Seasonal insomnia means summer sleeping for many of us is a time of tossing, turning and early waking Sleep • 25 Jun
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? Drink • 20 Jun
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? Drink • 20 Jun
Why summertime is the right time to help children move better Kids with the ability to move well and with control have the motivation, confidence, physical skill and knowledge needed to stay active for life Children • 24 Jun
Why summertime is the right time to help children move better Kids with the ability to move well and with control have the motivation, confidence, physical skill and knowledge needed to stay active for life Children • 24 Jun
How to decide when it's time to leave your job If your job is driving you crazy or making you sick, leaving is better than staying even if the alternatives are not entirely clear Work and careers • 18 Jun
How to decide when it's time to leave your job If your job is driving you crazy or making you sick, leaving is better than staying even if the alternatives are not entirely clear Work and careers • 18 Jun
Is your beard a hygiene risk? Stylish or unsanitary? Here's what the evidence shows about beards and bacteria Beards • 11 Jun
Is your beard a hygiene risk? Stylish or unsanitary? Here's what the evidence shows about beards and bacteria Beards • 11 Jun
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 • 06 Jun
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 • 06 Jun
Could household cleaning products end up dirtying indoor air? When we clean, the goal is to remove dirt and germs, but in the process, we often introduce harmful chemicals into the air Air Quality • 03 Jun
Could household cleaning products end up dirtying indoor air? When we clean, the goal is to remove dirt and germs, but in the process, we often introduce harmful chemicals into the air Air Quality • 03 Jun
What is CTE and why does it matter for Irish athletes? Brain injuries in sport are a growing public health issue that affects players at all levels, from local community teams to seasoned professionals Sport • 03 Jun
What is CTE and why does it matter for Irish athletes? Brain injuries in sport are a growing public health issue that affects players at all levels, from local community teams to seasoned professionals Sport • 03 Jun
How do drugs get their names & why are they so hard to pronounce? Names like idarucizumab, levetiracetam and ustekinumab may look like words from Greek or Norse mythology, but they're chosen with purpose Health • 30 May
How do drugs get their names & why are they so hard to pronounce? Names like idarucizumab, levetiracetam and ustekinumab may look like words from Greek or Norse mythology, but they're chosen with purpose Health • 30 May
Why drying clothes indoors could put your health at risk Drying wet clothing indoors in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of mould growing in your home Health • 30 May
Why drying clothes indoors could put your health at risk Drying wet clothing indoors in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of mould growing in your home Health • 30 May
How carrying spuds & doing Wordle are signs of good health If you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth, carry a bag of spuds up the stairs and name 20 animals in 30 seconds, you're doing well Health • 28 May
How carrying spuds & doing Wordle are signs of good health If you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth, carry a bag of spuds up the stairs and name 20 animals in 30 seconds, you're doing well Health • 28 May
Can dogs help to predict epileptic seizures? New research combining a dog's natural instincts with technology might help people with epilepsy by predicting seizures Health • 28 May
Can dogs help to predict epileptic seizures? New research combining a dog's natural instincts with technology might help people with epilepsy by predicting seizures Health • 28 May
Why does air travel make us so cranky? A look at the science behind why flying brings out the worst in us and what we can do about it Aviation • 27 May
Why does air travel make us so cranky? A look at the science behind why flying brings out the worst in us and what we can do about it Aviation • 27 May
Can bad weather really cause headaches? There actually is a scientific basis for why some people are able to sense changes in the weather by the headaches they cause Headaches • 26 May
Can bad weather really cause headaches? There actually is a scientific basis for why some people are able to sense changes in the weather by the headaches they cause Headaches • 26 May
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 • 21 May
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 • 21 May
All you need to know about joint pain The recommended treatment for most joint conditions is appropriate exercise and education on how to manage pain during daily activities Health • 20 May
All you need to know about joint pain The recommended treatment for most joint conditions is appropriate exercise and education on how to manage pain during daily activities Health • 20 May
What is snoring and what causes it? We all snore at some stage in our life, but what is snoring and what can you do if you have obstructive sleep apnea? Snoring • 08 May
What is snoring and what causes it? We all snore at some stage in our life, but what is snoring and what can you do if you have obstructive sleep apnea? Snoring • 08 May
Why rest is not doing nothing If rest enables vital functions for our mind and body, why do we not place greater value on it? Health • 25 Apr
Why rest is not doing nothing If rest enables vital functions for our mind and body, why do we not place greater value on it? Health • 25 Apr
Do you have a "middle-ageing" brain? Recent research suggests middle age could mark a shift in brain ageing with our blood in our 40s more informative about our brain in our 60s Health • 25 Apr
Do you have a "middle-ageing" brain? Recent research suggests middle age could mark a shift in brain ageing with our blood in our 40s more informative about our brain in our 60s Health • 25 Apr
Are artificial sweeteners okay for our health? A growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive sweeteners may not always be a healthier and safer option Food • 23 Apr
Are artificial sweeteners okay for our health? A growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive sweeteners may not always be a healthier and safer option Food • 23 Apr
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: when pregnancy becomes a nightmare Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is the medical name for severe sickness and vomiting during pregnancy, making it seem like a months-long battle for survival Health • 16 Apr
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: when pregnancy becomes a nightmare Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is the medical name for severe sickness and vomiting during pregnancy, making it seem like a months-long battle for survival Health • 16 Apr
Why being married is linked to increased risk of dementia A new study has found that the effect of relationships on dementia and brain health is far more complex than previously thought Health • 14 Apr
Why being married is linked to increased risk of dementia A new study has found that the effect of relationships on dementia and brain health is far more complex than previously thought Health • 14 Apr
Why AI therapists are not an ideal fix for mental health support The rising popularity of AI chatbots and therapeutic apps for mental health support pose as many questions as answers Health • 09 Apr
Why AI therapists are not an ideal fix for mental health support The rising popularity of AI chatbots and therapeutic apps for mental health support pose as many questions as answers Health • 09 Apr
Is your employer investing in the wellbeing of staff? Poor mental health in the workplace can result in reduced performance, high turnover, absenteeism and declining morale Work and careers • 07 Apr
Is your employer investing in the wellbeing of staff? Poor mental health in the workplace can result in reduced performance, high turnover, absenteeism and declining morale Work and careers • 07 Apr
Why you should never kiss a newborn baby Kissing may be is a show of love, but it can make a newborn child seriously unwell Health • 05 Apr
Why you should never kiss a newborn baby Kissing may be is a show of love, but it can make a newborn child seriously unwell Health • 05 Apr