Majority of parents choosing healthier optionsTHE MAJORITY of Irish parents are making positive changes to their children’s diet and physical activity levels, according to…Tue Mar 31 2009 - 01:00
Smoothies' healthy image is misleadingTHE HEALTHY image that the popular blended fruit drinks, smoothies, enjoy may not always be justified, according to a new study…Tue Mar 24 2009 - 00:00
HorizonsMore power to the eco-label Plans to widen the use of the EU flower eco-label (right) by simplifying the entry requirement and…Sat Mar 14 2009 - 00:00
Alternative approach to cystic fibrosisHOLISTIC HEALTH: THE GENETIC condition of cystic fibrosis (CF) is not an illness one usually associates with complementary therapies…Tue Mar 10 2009 - 00:00
HORIZONSGREEN PLANET AWARD : Raising awareness of how the food we eat affects the planet is the theme of the new Green Planet Awards…Sat Mar 07 2009 - 00:00
Changes in healthcare put patients at riskFAILURE OF communication between healthcare professionals is leading to more adverse drug events and near misses in health services…Tue Mar 03 2009 - 00:00
HORIZONSTrees that please : People all over Ireland are encouraged to focus on the pleasure that trees bring to our lives during National…Sat Feb 28 2009 - 00:00
Labour-saving midwivesMore women are opting for a mother-centred style of care than the consultant-led model, which is why the community midwifery …Tue Feb 24 2009 - 00:00
Fewer study complementary therapiesTHERE HAS been a significant reduction in the numbers of students taking courses in complementary therapies in the past yearTue Feb 24 2009 - 00:00
HORIZONSAffects of climate-change: THERE should be fewer deaths due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases as warmer winters become…Sat Feb 21 2009 - 00:00
HORIZONSAffects of climate-change: THERE should be fewer deaths due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases as warmer winters become…Sat Feb 21 2009 - 00:00
Massage is feeling the rubHOLISTIC HEALTH: HARD TIMES: Therapies which are seen as extras rather than essential are haemorrhaging clientsTue Feb 17 2009 - 00:00
Children are getting taller and heavierIRISH CHILDREN now weigh up to 24kg more than they did in 1948, according to a new study which compared the height and weight…Tue Feb 10 2009 - 00:00
HORIZONSLandfill lessons : Time is running out to meet the EU landfill diversion targets, according to Cré, the Composting Association…Sat Jan 31 2009 - 00:00
From goddess to saint and back againSt Brigid is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to her roots as a goddess in ancient Celtic traditionsSat Jan 31 2009 - 00:00
Tired of being tiredAlthough fatigue affects about 25 per cent of the population, it can often be left untreated due to normal test results and no…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
HORIZONSWhat are the hopes and fears for 2009 of leading environmentalists and conservationists?Sat Jan 03 2009 - 00:00
The great Christmas clean-up?CHINA, IT SEEMS, doesn't want our wastepaper and cardboard any more. Well, that's not quite soTue Dec 30 2008 - 00:00
Christmas the clean, green wayHorizons: Householders are being asked to separate and clean their packaging waste before recycling it this Christmas as part…Sat Dec 20 2008 - 00:00
Will your home pass the test?From next month, all houses on the market will have to have a Building Energy Rating certificateSat Dec 20 2008 - 00:00
In tune with children's spiritsDAVID NOONAN (15) happily plays the chime bars alongside children of all ages who sing and tap their bells to Christmas songs…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
HORIZONSCrop diversity on UN agenda: Food security is the theme of the UN- designated International Mountain Day, which falls on Thursday…Sat Dec 06 2008 - 00:00
Water works for joint painThe benefits of hydrotherapy to sore muscles and stiff joints is immeasurableTue Dec 02 2008 - 00:00
HORIZONSGoodall's goals for the globe Could giant solar farms in the Sahara provide Europe's electricity? Can we really expect to make…Sat Nov 29 2008 - 00:00
Sláinte - here's to good healthThe Sláinte Pobal programme offers health training courses in many areas of Dublin and WicklowTue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
HORIZONSSustainable recession: As Ireland moves into recession, local authorities need to rethink poor and wasteful decisions such as…Sat Nov 15 2008 - 00:00
HORIZONSBritain's climate-change law Friends of the Earth in Ireland (FEI) has welcomed the introduction of the world's first climate…Sat Nov 08 2008 - 00:00
Social networking sites pose a danger to recovering addictsSOCIAL NETWORKING sites and dating sites on the internet can become addictive for recovering addicts, according to leading experts…Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
HORIZONSStudying birds by the book Birdwatching has become a popular hobby for more and more people in Ireland, partly due to the increase…Sat Nov 01 2008 - 00:00
HORIZONSEcology meets theology How can we prepare people for the twin pressures of oil depletion (felt primarily in rich countries) …Sat Oct 25 2008 - 01:00
A journey from the ParkNEW LIFE: Having left a hectic job in President Mary McAleese's office, a personal crisis led Mari Kennedy into yoga and dance…Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Natural reflexesWith a trained therapist, reflexology can bring great relief to cancer patientsTue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
Making drama from a European dreamA multi-national theatre company is bringing a trilogy of shows about the perils of European conflict to the children - and adults…Thu Oct 09 2008 - 01:00
Exploring joint therapyMany people with arthritis are seeking alternative ways to help them cope better, writes Sylvia ThompsonTue Oct 07 2008 - 01:00
At pains to find relief for pelvisPelvic girdle pain is a condition that affects up to 20 per cent of pregnant women, writes Sylvia ThompsonTue Oct 07 2008 - 01:00
A time for teens to reflectThe Sanctuary gives teens the tools required to deal with problems, in and out of the classroom, writes Sylvia ThompsonTue Sept 30 2008 - 01:00
Lessons to move youGentle exercise can help us to re-learn how to move naturally to combat stress and tension, Sylvia ThompsonTue Sept 23 2008 - 01:00
HORIZONSNative woodlands under threat The key role of native woodlands - to protect biodiversity - is under threat due to the stalling…Sat Sept 20 2008 - 01:00
Exhibition highlights the benefits of art in healthcareAN EXHIBITION of 32 paintings by more than 20 people who are or have been patients at the Adelaide and Meath and National Children…Tue Sept 16 2008 - 01:00
HORIZONSIrish visit by Erin Brockovich The public talk by American campaigner, Erin Brockovich in the O'Reilly Hall, UCD, Belfield, …Sat Sept 13 2008 - 01:00
