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
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
The science of earthquakes in Ireland Earthquakes happen in Ireland all the time, but we just don't feel them. Earthquake • 23 May
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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 • 02 Mar
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
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
'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
How to fall in love with strangers We can often experience the same psychological and physiological benefits of love with strangers Psychology • 11 Feb
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 Feb
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
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
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
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
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
How much praise is too much praise for children? 'There's a great danger that excessive praise becomes a normal thing' Parenting • 10 Jan
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
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 • 05 Jan
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, do you know all of these Irish Christmas traditions? History • 21 Dec 21
Why It's A Wonderful Life is still a winner today Frank Capra's masterpiece remains a Christmas classic because the film still speaks to many to us at this time of year Film • 16 Dec 21
