The Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, is advising older people to stay hydrated and avoid direct sun light to keep good health during the hot weather,…

February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. The trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The gusto with which we attacked our new year resolutions…

Image courtesy of Unsplash An Garda Síochána has today launched a three-year strategy that will see the introduction of additional health and wellbeing supports for personnel, as well as the…

Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. People are using it to lose weight, improve their health and simplify their lifestyles. Many…

Fighting those cravings is life changing—literally. Sugar is a cruel, cruel mistress—it’s delicious and addictive, but it’s not doing you any favors. Aside from causing weight gain, increased consumption of refined…

Using green and blue spaces will benefit both your physical and mental health Using green and blue spaces benefits people’s physical and mental health Green and blue spaces should be…

Working from home can be challenging, particularly in a stressful situation like the one our workforce is currently experiencing. Here are some tips to protect your health and wellbeing during…

Findings could lead to drug discoveries for seizures which cannot be controlled with current treatments An Irish-led international study has uncovered three molecules that have the potential to be developed…

As the days get longer and the temperatures get (hopefully) warmer, cooking with bright and seasonal produce helps bring the season to life. Oranges, though not indigenous to Ireland, are…

In our day to day lives we are expected to remember a lot of things. Our schedules can become hectic and sometimes it’s easy to let certain things slip. Here…

Researches in North Carolina have found a DASH diet is the key to lowering blood pressure. The DASH diet is an eating plan that specifically targets improved heart health. Eating…

Nearly 80% of Irish corporate employees experience severe levels of anxiety, depression and stress according to the recent Health Insights Report from Vhi. The study also found that 67% of…

New optical sensors designed by scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) will allow both doctors and patients to view a person’s health in real time. The sensors, which are…

With the fantastic weather set to continue through this weekend and beyond, as is traditional here in Ireland for the State Exam season, staying hydrated is something to keep at…

Most of us make a pact with ourselves to get more active and to eat healthier ahead of summer. Exercise and healthy eating is the key ingredient to shedding those…

Below are some keys for happier living. It is all about our priorities. When we feel down, depressed or frustrated the best medicine is to take some time to reflect and…

Ireland is currently suffering from a measles outbreak, which began in Limerick, January of this year, with forty confirmed cases. Measles is highly infectious, so much so that 90% of those…

Anxiety, some people are more prone to it than others. Anxiety can be created by many factors. You may become anxious in new social situations, a new job or public…