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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
Why dancers are better workers Research shows recreational dance can improve cognitive abilities and boost productivity performance in the workplace Health • 31 Mar 25
Why dancers are better workers Research shows recreational dance can improve cognitive abilities and boost productivity performance in the workplace Health • 31 Mar 25
All you need to know about cortisol and stress Cortisol plays a role in essential functions in your body, but the hormone can cause health issues when we experience prolonged stress Health • 31 Mar 25
All you need to know about cortisol and stress Cortisol plays a role in essential functions in your body, but the hormone can cause health issues when we experience prolonged stress Health • 31 Mar 25
5 things you didn't know about your brain Although we know a lot about the brain and what it does, we still have much left to learn about the most complex organ in the body Health • 28 Mar 25
5 things you didn't know about your brain Although we know a lot about the brain and what it does, we still have much left to learn about the most complex organ in the body Health • 28 Mar 25
How to protect your eyes in this digital age of screens An expert in eye and vision science on how digital eye strain has emerged as a significant public health issue worldwide Health • 27 Mar 25
How to protect your eyes in this digital age of screens An expert in eye and vision science on how digital eye strain has emerged as a significant public health issue worldwide Health • 27 Mar 25
Why this is the best time of year to make healthy changes When it comes to making those changes to improve your mood, we need spring resolutions, not new year resolutions Health • 24 Mar 25
Why this is the best time of year to make healthy changes When it comes to making those changes to improve your mood, we need spring resolutions, not new year resolutions Health • 24 Mar 25
How does a long stay in space affect astronauts' minds & bodies? There's a lengthy list of physical risks and psychological hazards associated with space flight Space • 19 Mar 25
How does a long stay in space affect astronauts' minds & bodies? There's a lengthy list of physical risks and psychological hazards associated with space flight Space • 19 Mar 25
How your mood affects confidence, timing and learning Our fluctuating moods and mental health play a major role in shaping our confidence, how we perceive time and how effectively we learn Health • 11 Mar 25
How your mood affects confidence, timing and learning Our fluctuating moods and mental health play a major role in shaping our confidence, how we perceive time and how effectively we learn Health • 11 Mar 25
Why Irish women don't feel like decision-makers during childbirth A new report on maternity care in Ireland highlights concerns around informed decision-making, patient choice and consent Childbirth • 10 Mar 25
Why Irish women don't feel like decision-makers during childbirth A new report on maternity care in Ireland highlights concerns around informed decision-making, patient choice and consent Childbirth • 10 Mar 25
Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights). Lent • 05 Mar 25
Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights). Lent • 05 Mar 25
What it means to have good sexual health Sexual health is not just about preventing infection, but about ensuring all sexual interactions are safe, respectful and consensual Sexual health • 28 Feb 25
What it means to have good sexual health Sexual health is not just about preventing infection, but about ensuring all sexual interactions are safe, respectful and consensual Sexual health • 28 Feb 25
How social media has impacted on young people's mental health Social media has amplified what young people think about body image, self-esteem and mental health Podcast • 22 Jan
How social media has impacted on young people's mental health Social media has amplified what young people think about body image, self-esteem and mental health Podcast • 22 Jan
Is it possible to die of a broken heart? Romance isn't always rosy as conditions like erotomania, Stendhal syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy demonstrate Health • 12 Feb 25
Is it possible to die of a broken heart? Romance isn't always rosy as conditions like erotomania, Stendhal syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy demonstrate Health • 12 Feb 25
Fancy a nightcap? Why alcohol may lead to a bad night's sleep Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it can lead to a worse night's rest overall Sleep • 07 Feb 25
Fancy a nightcap? Why alcohol may lead to a bad night's sleep Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it can lead to a worse night's rest overall Sleep • 07 Feb 25
How do your habits affect air quality in your retrofitted home? Here's what Irish researchers learned about the impact of retrofitting on indoor air quality and how our behaviour plays a role Retrofitting • 04 Feb 25
How do your habits affect air quality in your retrofitted home? Here's what Irish researchers learned about the impact of retrofitting on indoor air quality and how our behaviour plays a role Retrofitting • 04 Feb 25
Saturday night fever: health risks to look out for at the weekend Many doctors have connected the hedonism of weekend activities with certain cases they've seen in their clinics Health • 31 Jan 25
Saturday night fever: health risks to look out for at the weekend Many doctors have connected the hedonism of weekend activities with certain cases they've seen in their clinics Health • 31 Jan 25
