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'If we support assisted dying, do we promote an active approach or a passive approach?' Photo: Getty Images

Why we need to have a conversation about assisted dying

What approach should our society take to the end of life and should this involve aid in dying?

Society • 01 Feb

Of the many foods eaten as a part of daily diet, some of them may have a specific cardioprotective effects for your heart Photo: Getty Images

What are the best superfoods for heart health?

From almonds and cashew, to chia seeds and hemp seeds, here's what you should eat for your heart

Health • 27 Jan

'The syllabus requires students to know about an accounting standard called SSAP 2, whch was issued in 1971, but was superseded by a new standard in 2001, which was superseded again in 2015.'

Why is the Leaving Cert accounting syllabus so out of date?

The current syllabus falls well short of reflecting the knowledge and expertise required for modern accountants

Accountancy • 26 Jan

How to get the most out of your electric car battery

Why electric vehicle batteries lose power, the second-hand car market and tips to increase your car battery's life and range

Electric Cars • 17 Jan

'There is lots of evidence pointing to the myriad of ways in which reading for pleasure can make you happier'. Photo: Lucrezia Carnelos/Unsplash

5 reasons to read more this year

Reading will make you happier, kinder, better rested and more socially aware

Books • 17 Jan

'One of the main reasons for increased hospital capacity requirements is that Ireland's population is growing and ageing more quickly than those in many other European countries'. Photo: Getty Images

Can the annual hospital overcrowding crisis be fixed?

There are huge challenges involved in correcting the imbalance between supply of and demand for healthcare services in Ireland

Health • 12 Jan

Lynn Kirkham's sculpture of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his hounds, which was commissioned by Kildare County Council and is located at the Balymany roundabout in The Curragh, Co Kildare. Photo: Lorna Fitzsimons https://www.lornafitzsimons.com

5 things you didn't know about Fionn Mac Cumhaill

The man who ate the Salmon of Knowledge was a complex character and not always likeable, but he was certainly thought-provoking

Fionn Mac Cumhaill • 05 Jan

Researchers have found drinking about 4 cups of green tea over minimum 10 days can significantly improve your gut microbiome Photo: Getty Images

Can a cup of green tea boost your gut health?

Looking for a New Year's resolution? Here's why you need to start drinking green tea

Health • 04 Jan

Hunting the wran in Dingle on St Stephen's Day is done with great passion, enthusiasm and commitment

"I'll see you the Wran's Day in Dingle"

Opinion: while the St Stephen's Day tradition of hunting the wran has largely died out elsewhere, it continues with great gusto every Christmas in Dingle, …

St Stephens Day • 19 Dec 22

Is 2023 the year you go electric? Photo: Getty Images

Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2023

There are over 100 battery-electric car models on the market so here's what's available if you want to go electric in 2023

Electric Cars • 19 Dec 22