Work addiction: ‘It becomes a defence mechanism that gets hard-wired over time and goes against us as it progresses’The concept of overworking is often instilled in us from our most formative of yearsThu Nov 23 2023 - 06:01
Can you be addicted to food?Characteristics of dependency include increased tolerance of certain substances and withdrawal symptomsThu Nov 09 2023 - 06:01
Addiction can have profound and far-reaching effects on a family unitAddiction is a complex issue that affects the emotional, psychological and social dynamics of the familyThu Nov 02 2023 - 06:01
Addiction is not checked at the door when an employee clocks inBeing prepared to manage addiction in the workplace is not solely for the benefit of a company, but is also vitally important for the mental and physical health of a quality workforceThu Oct 26 2023 - 06:01
Addictions share common characteristics, the routes to recovery vary greatlyRecovery is not linear and comes with obstacles, though these can be overcome with the right supportThu Oct 19 2023 - 05:31
When gaming can turn from fun, educational stress relief into an addictionResearchers are still attempting to understand the controlling and addictive nature of gaming, which can bring with it a host of negative behaviours and consequencesMon Oct 09 2023 - 06:01
Our understanding of addiction is limited and damagingThis is the first part of a new series about addictionThu Oct 05 2023 - 06:01
How a woman’s posture changes over time is dependent on several factorsPosture management is important to improve mobility, boost confidence and energy and reduced risk of injuryThu Sept 14 2023 - 06:01
How can a person know what kind of therapy they need?Assessment sessions can determine what the client wants and what their specific goals areThu Sept 07 2023 - 05:31
Can a working holiday ever be the escape a worker needs?When done right, a workcation has the potential to significantly improve a person’s work-life balanceMon Aug 28 2023 - 05:01
Children and smartphones: How to protect and guide them from bullying, phishing and groomingHow can parents best guide their children and keep them safe from many different types of harm when the threat is right in front of them in their own home?Fri Aug 25 2023 - 06:01
Nokia 3310, instant cameras, vinyl records . . . younger generations embrace the freedom and beauty of old techOld tech provides the balance between the digital and the physical that people are seeking in their lives, says expertMon Aug 21 2023 - 05:31
Have you heard about ‘democratic schools’?Democratic schools create immersive play opportunities that fit the child rather than force the child to fit conventional educational boundariesThu Aug 17 2023 - 05:31
Coping with ambiguous loss: ‘Maybe someone hasn’t died, but something has been lost’Relationship breakdowns, a friend emigrating, miscarriage or being made redundant can come with ‘an extra layer on top of the grief’Thu Aug 03 2023 - 06:01
Joy in the Park: A celebration of creativity and careers as no longer mutually exclusiveUpcoming Fitzgerald’s Park event in Cork highlights importance of minding mental health and wellbeing, particularly for those seeking a future working in creative sectorsMon Jul 17 2023 - 05:01
How to make new friends and meet new people - it’s easier than you thinkResearch has found that since the pandemic, many are struggling to maintain close connections – but it doesn’t have to be this wayWed Jul 05 2023 - 05:31
‘Embrace the feminine’: Empowering girls to manage their periodsMyGirlsGynae initiative provides guidance to families and says a positive approach is vitalFri Jun 30 2023 - 06:01
Na Cailleacha: Women’s art collective explores age and invisibilityThe shifting seasons of life are inspirations to the creative output of eight female artists all over 65Mon Jun 19 2023 - 05:00
The world is a loud place … can we ever truly escape noise and should we even try? Complete or substantial absence of noise can have an unsettling effect on some peopleFri Jun 16 2023 - 06:01
Would you tell friends and family they can’t hold your newborn? Should you? Baby’s immune system is too immature to fight disease but setting boundaries can be difficultThu Jun 15 2023 - 06:01
‘Women bought into so many sex, libido myths they’re disempowered about this part of themselves’Women often live with symptoms for years before seeking medical help due to fear, shame or taboo about sex, menstrual health and reproductive healthThu May 18 2023 - 06:01
More than skin deep: Meet the women tattoo artists creating more inclusive spaces for clientsCreative, nurturing women artists are changing the experience of getting a tattoo into something empoweringSat May 13 2023 - 05:00
The secrecy of . . . mental healthSocial and emotional demands on women impact their mental health throughout lifeThu May 11 2023 - 06:01
The secrecy of . . . infertilityLow self-esteem, devaluing, and inferiority can create a level of self-blame for women experiencing infertilityThu May 04 2023 - 06:01
The secrecy of . . . menopauseWomen of today are seen, heard, and empowered by positive conversations about menopauseThu Apr 27 2023 - 05:31
The secrecy of . . . miscarriageGrief in pregnancy loss is a personal and individual experience, often silent, secret, held closely and privatelyThu Apr 20 2023 - 06:01
The secrecy of . . . contraceptionBetter education for young people on reproductive health will help support the dismantling of sexual stigmaThu Apr 13 2023 - 06:01
The secrecy of . . . postnatal depressionVulnerability of new motherhood lends itself to difficulties in opening up when mothers are expected to be happyThu Apr 06 2023 - 05:31
The secrecy of . . . periodsDiscussion around menstruation is often negative, leaving girls to begin their cycle under a shroud of secrecyThu Mar 30 2023 - 06:01
Women pay the price for gender stereotyping in medicine in more ways than oneBiases that still exist in society have potential to prevent women from pursuing or advancing their career in medicineFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:31
Gender bias plays out in advertising - and that follows through to healthcareWomen are at times portrayed as young, white, attractive, able-bodied, and in decorative roles. Are we doing enough to ensure they are not negatively affected?Thu Mar 09 2023 - 05:31
Why are women’s bodies under attack from autoimmune diseases?Four-fifths of people hit by autoimmune disorders are women. The condition is hard to diagnose and gender bias leaves women at risk of being ignoredFri Mar 03 2023 - 06:01
For some, a nosebleed is not a huge concern . . . for others, it can be life-threateningDespite affecting approximately 4,900 people in Ireland, only one third of people living with bleeding condition von Willebrand Disorder (VWD) have been diagnosedFri Feb 24 2023 - 06:01
Are chickenpox parties still a thing? Highly infectious chickenpox has an incubation period of 10 to 21 days and it is important that contagious people stay away from babies, pregnant women and the immunocompromisedThu Feb 23 2023 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . physiotherapyPeople often confuse massage with the array of techniques a physiotherapist employs to aid mobility and cut painFri Feb 17 2023 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . happinessWellbeing is the result of an interplay of feelings. We would be wise to understand it as a flux that incorporates the highs and lows of human lifeWed Feb 08 2023 - 16:00
How the next generation are already in the podcast mixYoung Irish podcasters successfully finding their voice interviewing guests, reporting child-friendly news and teaching fun factsWed Feb 01 2023 - 05:31
It took me two children and three years of damaged mental wellbeing before I reconciled with motheringAn extract from Geraldine Walsh’s book on motherhood, postnatal depression and a hefty side order of postnatal anxietySat Jan 28 2023 - 05:00
Challenging myths about . . . OCDA lack of understanding about obsessive-compulsive disorder leads to stigmatisation. Dr Padraic Gibson busts five OCD mythsFri Jan 27 2023 - 05:31
Challenging myths about . . . the pelvic floorWe don’t talk about bladder issues, but we should, says chartered physiotherapist Sylvia FarrellFri Jan 20 2023 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . chronic painPersistent pain can and does ease, and has the potential to stop, says pain-management physiotherapist Dr Maria GalveFri Jan 13 2023 - 06:01
‘Many women are taught they should put up with it’: What to do about painful sexThree-quarters of women may experience sexual pain at some point, but pain during intercourse is not normalFri Jan 13 2023 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . eating disordersExpert shares insight into the complex misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding such disordersThu Jan 05 2023 - 05:31
How to avoid getting stuck in our own negative thoughtsDeveloping mental habits such as patience, kindness, self-compassion and presence can help us find our way out of mind trapsTue Jan 03 2023 - 05:31
Challenging myths about . . . the thyroid glandThere are many misconceptions about the thyroid gland, how it works, what it does, and why it may not be working properlyThu Dec 29 2022 - 05:31
Challenging myths about . . . frozen shoulderChartered physiotherapist Eoin Ó Conaire sets the record straight on some common misconceptionsThu Dec 22 2022 - 05:31
Challenging myths about . . . pregnancyRegistered midwife Lesley Gilchrist helps bust the most prominent misconceptions of pregnancyFri Dec 16 2022 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . endometriosisAs with any condition that is misunderstood and complex, many people avoid seeking helpFri Dec 09 2022 - 06:01
Red and green flags: The signs that it may be time to let a relationship goMichaela Thomas highlights some of the factors which contribute to, and threaten, a lasting connection for yourself and your partner.Tue Nov 29 2022 - 05:31
Challenging myths about . . . food safetyDr Mary Lenahan, of the Food Safety Authority, explains how to properly store and prepare foodSun Nov 27 2022 - 07:00
