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Why the fox has moved into our cities

animals • 21 May 20

"Positive infant mental health is synonymous with a child's ability to form secure relationships"

How to build a happy baby

Mental Health • 13 May 20

"If your children had one wish for you, it would be your acceptance that being a 'good enough' parent to them is just that... enough"

Why 'good enough' parenting is good enough

Parenting • 24 Aug 20

The new normal: "what's stopping us from switching off? Could it be guilt?"

The downsides of working from home

Work & careers • 08 May 20

"You should never call a psychopath a psychopath. It upsets them." Jodie Comer as Villanelle in Killing Eve

5 things you didn't know about psychopaths like Villanelle

Killing Eve • 21 Apr 20

"The art of making chocolate is now a science, one that chocolatiers experiment on all over the world".

The science that makes chocolate so addictive

Chocolate • 09 Apr 20

"In the midst of such uncertainty, this birthday celebration is a welcome spark of light."

How to celebrate a child's birthday during the coronavirus

Happy Birthday • 16 Apr 20

The battle for dominance in the oil market between Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States means lower prices on Irish forecourts

Why have petrol prices fallen at the pumps?

Oil Prices • 03 Apr 20

"The benefits of regular exercise will be of immense value for you during this challenging period"

Never mind the kids: 10 ways for adults to keep active indoors

Health and Fitness • 26 Mar 20

"Think of the small changes which you could bring with you into life post-coronavirus." Photo: Getty Images

5 tips to mind your mental health during the pandemic

Coronavirus • 30 Sep 20

Yeah, I'm a black cat, what about it?

Why Friday 13th superstitions are all in your head

Friday 13th • 13 Nov 20

Teenagers who have committed motoring offences taking a road safety course in April 1975 Photo: Watford/Mirrorpix via Getty Images

Why your kids (or grandkids) will not drive cars in the future

Motors • 27 Feb 20

"Fish is usually caught locally and the distance from the catching point to the retailer is usually not long"

Why don't Irish people eat more fish?

Food and Drink • 26 Feb 20

Shrove Tuesday in Ireland back in the day: good for pancakes, bad for unmarried people. Photo: Getty Images

The weird historic traditions around Pancake Tuesday in Ireland

Folklore • 25 Feb 20

"Avoid doing work in bed, or things that are not associated with enjoyment and relaxation"

5 simple ways to improve your sleep

Sleep • 24 Feb 20

"Running shoes are designed in a way that improves running efficiency" Photo: Getty Images

The science behind the running shoes which help you go faster

Running • 03 Feb 20

Many people believe open-plan offices were devised by Satan in the deepest caverns of hell

How to design a better office

Offices • 24 Jan 20

Beware of the dragon

The folklore, food and rituals of the Chinese New Year

Brainstorm • 22 Jan 20

"A tan is a reaction to damage in skin cells when it is exposed to too much UV radiation"

5 signs of skin cancer to look out for

Health • 17 Jan 20

"Language learning for some may have gendered connotations, yet there is no logical association between gender and language learning"

Is it easier for boys or girls to learn a new language?

Language • 15 Jan 20

"The health benefits of exercise won't last if you don't sustain your exercise regime"

9 things people say about exercise that aren't true

Health and Fitness • 13 Jan 20

"Every day, we make around 200 decisions about food". Photo: Getty Images

Why food journaling should matter to you

Health • 07 Jan 20

"If we don't move enough, we don't feel our best"

How to keep the kids active over the holidays

Health and Fitness • 19 Dec 19

Coming to your gaff next week

Why Ireland goes mad for turkey at Christmas

Farming • 17 Dec 19

Your new Tesla has arrived

Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2020

Electric Cars • 07 Oct 20

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