Should I still go on holiday if I have Covid? 'This is clearly an ethical question, and what's an obvious answer to one person might not be so obvious to others' Health • 12 Jul 22
Should I still go on holiday if I have Covid? 'This is clearly an ethical question, and what's an obvious answer to one person might not be so obvious to others' Health • 12 Jul 22
Why you should travel solo this summer Research indicates that solo travel can be as enjoyable, pleasurable and fulfilling as going with a partner or friends Brainstorm • 14 Jun 22
Why you should travel solo this summer Research indicates that solo travel can be as enjoyable, pleasurable and fulfilling as going with a partner or friends Brainstorm • 14 Jun 22
5 things older LGBTQ+ people need you to know As the number of older LGBTQ+ people in care settings increases, organisations need to ensure they feel welcome and safe Health • 13 Jun 22
5 things older LGBTQ+ people need you to know As the number of older LGBTQ+ people in care settings increases, organisations need to ensure they feel welcome and safe Health • 13 Jun 22
The science of earthquakes in Ireland Earthquakes happen in Ireland all the time, but we just don't feel them. Earthquake • 08 May 23
The science of earthquakes in Ireland Earthquakes happen in Ireland all the time, but we just don't feel them. Earthquake • 08 May 23
What the Communion season tells us about Irish society The annual debate about commercialism, clothing and gifts at Communion time relates in many ways to changes in power and control. religion • 13 May 22
What the Communion season tells us about Irish society The annual debate about commercialism, clothing and gifts at Communion time relates in many ways to changes in power and control. religion • 13 May 22
Can stretching increase your tolerance for pain? It has long been accepted that stretching provides pain relief, but this is rarely found to be directly associated with pain reduction Health • 06 May 22
Can stretching increase your tolerance for pain? It has long been accepted that stretching provides pain relief, but this is rarely found to be directly associated with pain reduction Health • 06 May 22
Why do people behave so badly on dating apps? From ghosting to 'backburner' relationships, do dating apps breed bad or antisocial behaviour? Dating • 28 Apr 22
Why do people behave so badly on dating apps? From ghosting to 'backburner' relationships, do dating apps breed bad or antisocial behaviour? Dating • 28 Apr 22
Do your pets suffer from weight issues? Here are 4 tips to help your pets stay lean and healthy to live as long as possible Pets • 20 Apr 22
Do your pets suffer from weight issues? Here are 4 tips to help your pets stay lean and healthy to live as long as possible Pets • 20 Apr 22
Here's why 'sleeping on it' is good for your health Sleep can influence our response to emotional situations and help us to manage our mental health Health • 25 Mar 22
Here's why 'sleeping on it' is good for your health Sleep can influence our response to emotional situations and help us to manage our mental health Health • 25 Mar 22
'Online dating after the pandemic is like Squid Game for singles' Dating has always been a social and personal quagmire, but online dating after Covid is a different beast entirely Dating • 09 Mar 22
'Online dating after the pandemic is like Squid Game for singles' Dating has always been a social and personal quagmire, but online dating after Covid is a different beast entirely Dating • 09 Mar 22
How to talk to your children about Ukraine Some tips on how to talk about the devastation that's unfolding in Ukraine and how your children may be feeling about it Children • 15 Mar 22
How to talk to your children about Ukraine Some tips on how to talk about the devastation that's unfolding in Ukraine and how your children may be feeling about it Children • 15 Mar 22
How genetic mutations make us who we are Key genetic mutations found in people with Irish ancestry contribute to our pale skin and ability to digest milk Genetics • 10 Mar 22
How genetic mutations make us who we are Key genetic mutations found in people with Irish ancestry contribute to our pale skin and ability to digest milk Genetics • 10 Mar 22
'Hangxiety': why some people experience anxiety during a hangover For around 12% of people, hangovers mean headaches, fatigue, thirst, nausea - and anxiety Health • 16 Feb 22
'Hangxiety': why some people experience anxiety during a hangover For around 12% of people, hangovers mean headaches, fatigue, thirst, nausea - and anxiety Health • 16 Feb 22
How much water should I drink daily? There really is no one-size-fits-all solution to hydration, but your pee will tell you if you need to drink more. Health • 09 Nov 23
How much water should I drink daily? There really is no one-size-fits-all solution to hydration, but your pee will tell you if you need to drink more. Health • 09 Nov 23
Do face masks on Bumble or Tinder make people more attractive? New research shows that the pandemic has changed our psychology in how we perceive those who wear masks Psychology • 25 Jan 22
Do face masks on Bumble or Tinder make people more attractive? New research shows that the pandemic has changed our psychology in how we perceive those who wear masks Psychology • 25 Jan 22
How your brain keeps you safe while sleeping Our brains monitor sounds around us even as consciousness fades and we fall deeper into sleep Sleep • 03 Oct 22
How your brain keeps you safe while sleeping Our brains monitor sounds around us even as consciousness fades and we fall deeper into sleep Sleep • 03 Oct 22
Why charity shops are a winning retail experience The ultimate in guilt-free shopping, charity shops also come with important social, economic and environmental attributes Charity Shops • 14 Jan 22
Why charity shops are a winning retail experience The ultimate in guilt-free shopping, charity shops also come with important social, economic and environmental attributes Charity Shops • 14 Jan 22
Is it OK to eat a sandwich with mouldy bread? 'There's a difference between microorganisms which cause food to go off and pathogenic microorganisms, which cause you to be ill' Food • 13 Jan 22
Is it OK to eat a sandwich with mouldy bread? 'There's a difference between microorganisms which cause food to go off and pathogenic microorganisms, which cause you to be ill' Food • 13 Jan 22
Has the pandemic impacted more on introverts or extroverts? Research has found that introverts experienced increased anxiety at the onset of the pandemic, but extroverts quickly caught up Psychology • 12 Jan 22
Has the pandemic impacted more on introverts or extroverts? Research has found that introverts experienced increased anxiety at the onset of the pandemic, but extroverts quickly caught up Psychology • 12 Jan 22
How much praise is too much praise for children? 'There's a great danger that excessive praise becomes a normal thing' Parenting • 10 Jan 22
How much praise is too much praise for children? 'There's a great danger that excessive praise becomes a normal thing' Parenting • 10 Jan 22
Why some runners get injured - and how to stop it happening Changes in running distance, speed, surface, footwear, environment and stress levels can all cause a running injury Running • 10 Jan 22
Why some runners get injured - and how to stop it happening Changes in running distance, speed, surface, footwear, environment and stress levels can all cause a running injury Running • 10 Jan 22
Why childminders are so hard to find in Ireland While many childminders provide great childcare and family support, the official system simply does not allow them to register Childcare • 05 Sep 22
Why childminders are so hard to find in Ireland While many childminders provide great childcare and family support, the official system simply does not allow them to register Childcare • 05 Sep 22
Are you allergic to your Christmas tree? Christmas tree syndrome is a seasonal allergy triggered by trees, wreaths and garlands Health • 14 Dec 22
Are you allergic to your Christmas tree? Christmas tree syndrome is a seasonal allergy triggered by trees, wreaths and garlands Health • 14 Dec 22
The 'winter blues': what exactly is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Millions of us can expect feelings of depression, fatigue, irritability and poor sleep at this time of year Health • 16 Nov 21
The 'winter blues': what exactly is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Millions of us can expect feelings of depression, fatigue, irritability and poor sleep at this time of year Health • 16 Nov 21
Is it time to reinvent the Irish birth cert? The document's data and design needs to undergo significant transformation to reflect changes in Irish family structure Birth Certificates • 15 Nov 21
Is it time to reinvent the Irish birth cert? The document's data and design needs to undergo significant transformation to reflect changes in Irish family structure Birth Certificates • 15 Nov 21
