Healthy
Margaret Hawkins on 28 Jul 2021
Health: preventing sport and exercise injuries
Resumption of field sports and exercise following lockdown has led to an increase in tendon, soft tissue and joint injuries. Margaret Hawkins talks to Dr Dualtach Mac Colgáin, about these injuries and how to treat/prevent them.
Contributor on 12 May 2021
Reader Writes: Matt Ryan on his COVID holiday
Farm discussion group grandee, Matt Ryan and his wife Pat, found themselves in two separate but wholly satisfactory COVID ‘hotels’of late. He tells us how it came about.
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘I planted my own potatoes for the first time’
Loughfouder National School in Knocknagoshel, Tralee, Co Kerry, partook in the fourth Incredible Edibles educational task: preparing and cooking food.
Margaret Hawkins on 21 Apr 2021
Looking after your eyes and ears
Have you had an eyesight or ear test recently? If so, you are very wise. Having these check-ups can prevent a lot of health problems down the line. Margaret Hawkins writes
Contributor on 14 Apr 2021
‘My teenager’s sleep patterns have me at my wits end’
Psychotherapist Enda Murphy responds to a worried parent whose 17-year-old is not working well in his homeschooling as he doesn’t sleep at night
Contributor on 31 Mar 2021
Watch: finding purpose at each stage of our lives is essential part of journey
When you are lonely, life can be like constantly feeling on the outside, looking at the world through an imaginary barrier through which we can never break through. Psychotherapist Enda Murphy writes.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘Getting a break from technology is so important’
For the March Incredible Edibles diary, we hear from the second-class students at St Patrick’s Primary School in Galway city
Maria Moynihan on 03 Feb 2021
Raise your game with nutritious food
We enjoy Irish cookbooks that embrace Irish produce Eat Up, Raise Your Game by Daniel Davey – who you may recognise from Agri Aware’s recent Instagram cookalong – does just that
Contributor on 18 Nov 2020
Health with all the flavour
If there is one thing Trisha Lewis has proven on her Instagram platform, it’s that you can enjoy a healthy diet without compromising on flavour
Ask Miriam on 09 Sep 2020
Moving on from a very difficult and upsetting time
I am writing for some advice about how to move on from a very difficult and upsetting time in my life
Amii McKeever on 20 Aug 2020
Research highlights how COVID-19 increases risk of childhood obesity
Safefood, the HSE and Healthy Ireland are encouraging parents to get bedtime back on track as school restarts to promote a healthier life for their children. Amii McKeever writes.
Margaret Hawkins on 12 Aug 2020
Check in and check up
General check-ups can prevent problems down the line, so is it time to plan that health ‘NCT’ health check? Margaret Hawkins looks at the benefits of check-ups, the options and the costs.
Contributor on 22 Jul 2020
Catherine Callaghan: ‘steadiness is a super power’
In these days of uncertainty, yoga and mindfulness teacher Catherine Callaghan shares her tips on what you can do when you’re feeling overwhelmed
Anne O'Donoghue on 17 Jun 2020
Cover star: Transforming Trisha
Documenting her weight loss online, Trisha Lewis is an inspiration, but her new book doesn’t shy away from the tough road that got her to where she is today, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Mairead Lavery on 03 May 2020
Over 70s play their part
The findings of a new study underscore the vibrant and important contribution that the over 70s make to society in Ireland. Mairead Lavery writes
Mairead Lavery on 29 Apr 2020
Over 70s play their part
The findings of a new study underscore the vibrant and important contribution that the over 70s make to society in Ireland. Mairead Lavery writes
Marcella Connolly on 25 Mar 2020
Living Life: she is the dancing queen
Lottie Ryan speaks to Marcella Connolly about what it is like to win Dancing with the Stars and talks about the shock finale
Margaret Hawkins on 18 Mar 2020
Healthbytes: dental expenses, asbestos and pelvic floor exercises
From asbestos warnings, to claiming your dental expenses and new safety clothing for kids, Margaret Hawkins has your round-up of Irish health news in our healthbytes
Andy Doyle on 18 Mar 2020
Groundcare: caring for the soil beneath your feet
Without it, there is no flower or food. So what does keeping – or having – your soil in good conditions mean? Andy Doyle on soil science 101
Contributor on 05 Feb 2020
Home Nurse: flu recovery recipes
With very many people, having had the flu this winter, our Home Nurse Nessa has home recipes that will help you get back in tip-top shape