Influencers and nutrition misinformation: ‘There’s no accountability here, and it’s a massive problem’
Dublin dietary seminar hears about the psychology of misinformation, exploring why false information sticks and is hard to counter with facts
Health & Wellness
Profiling inspiring innovations from the Health & Wellness sector of our Innovators to Watch series
Medmark to form €20m occupational health group with acquisition of Blackwell Associates
The acquisition will give Medmark access to the Northern Irish market
Study of ‘forever chemical’ in European foods finds highest level in Irish cereals
TFA linked to adverse effects on thyroid, liver and immune functions, but industry group says exposure levels are not of concern
‘When I’m young and going out a lot, I don’t want to worry about putting on weight’
Restricting food in favour of alcohol is a slippery slope to dependence, poor dieting and worsening social anxiety
It’s been a busy few weeks, or months, or decades... that’s how I like it
The idea that we would deliquesce into slothfulness without the whips of capitalism is untested but probably untrue
Why has Irish Life Health increased its prices four times in a year?
There could be two reasons: poor management forecasting, or a desire to avoid one hefty, double-digit price rise in the hope that customers won’t notice
Why community ‘fulfils our basic need to belong’ and how to find yours
Loneliness is not a one-dimensional experience, nor is it always bleak or even permanent, despite results of recent data
Thalidomide survivors secure further political support on anniversary of drug withdrawal
‘My mother passed away without an apology. She fought all her life for me to get recognition,’ campaigner says
Strong, consistent evidence HPV vaccines prevent cervical cancer, reviews find
Uptake in Ireland has dropped slightly despite recent success
Mental health experts on burnout, therapy and the ‘medicalisation of mild anxiety’ in Ireland
The Professionals is a series of articles in which people from one field share their views of Ireland today
What is the portfolio diet and can it help lower your cholesterol?
The more heart-healthy, plant-based foods you can eat, the less room you’ll have in your ‘portfolio’ for foods that increase your LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol
Advocacy group says inquiry into scoliosis must address ‘toxic culture’ at CHI
Parent-led body aims to prevent same work culture from persisting in new children’s hospital
Lung cancer: ‘I was 47 at the time, and the only person in my family who has never smoked’
Samatha Vaughan from Co Laois was aged 47 and the only person in her family who had never smoked when she got the shock diagnosis
Cork scientists turn gut instinct into innovation for women’s health
FemmeBiome founders Siobhain O’Mahony and Eimear Gleeson are betting on microbes to support women through menopause
‘There were so many little failings’: The patients improving Ireland’s health system
Health service users’ experiences of issues such as systems and medical teams not talking to each other, never mind patients, motivates them to drive change
Friendship is something we ‘do’ – it does not just magically happen or keep itself alive
Adult years can make frequent contact difficult: our responsibilities increase, but energy dissipates, and spontaneity tends to wane
Is one long walk better for your health than several short walks?
Higher step counts are tied to lower risk of health issues, but how best to get those steps is less clear
I started strength training in my 60s - here are the seven things I learned in one year
On the wrong side of 60, I reckoned that, in addition to walking the dog twice a day, more all-round, intense activity was needed
Psychosis patients more likely victims of violence than perpetrators, says research co-ordinator
Conor Gavin is the first co-ordinator of a pioneering psychosis research centre at the St John of God Research Foundation in Dublin
Resilience isn’t inspirational. It’s crawling out of a hell you never thought you’d be in
I’ve heard self-help gurus say you need to expose yourself to situations of rejection to build resilience, and I’m just not buying into that
Why feeling lonely has serious implications for your brain health
Feeling lonely just means you are human – but staying lonely can make you ill, change your behaviour and change your brain
‘Just eat’ is the worst advice for someone with an eating disorder
The one time I ‘just ate’ during my recovery, I sent my body into shock
Eczema season guide: What is the skin condition and how to support your child
Autumn doesn’t have to mean a surge in sore skin. With a clear plan, eczema need not shape your child’s school life
Doctors and chefs on what they eat when sick: ‘It’s what my family has used for generations’
From hacking coughs and sore throats to flus and hangovers, these foods will help get you back to yourself
New thinking on asthma management may be a game-changer
Fundamental changes in asthma management are all geared to breaking the inhalers-antibiotics-inhalers-steroids cycle
Women starting strength training midlife: ‘I had always associated exercise with losing weight and being skinny’
Women in their 40s, 50s and 60s are realising importance of keeping their bodies fit and strong as they age
Should every midlife woman be on HRT?
Positivity abounds around hormone replacement therapy, but is it a panacea for all ageing women?
An 18-year-old girl was the first in Ireland to benefit from pain-free surgery
The celebration is both a tribute to the pioneers who revolutionised surgery and an opportunity to appreciate the silent guardians of the operating room
At least 1,000 new GPs required to maintain patient ratios, says representative group
Care of ageing population the greatest challenge facing the health service in next five years, says ICGP
Blood transfusion service appeals for donors as supplies run critically low
‘High hospital demand and increasing illness mean we need help’ – IBTS
‘I have given up going to the gym because of my clingy boyfriend’
Tell Me About It: ‘His insecurity is growing all the time and the fact that we are together over a year has not helped’
Women who take HRT after menopause less likely to develop dementia, study indicates
Having more children and higher blood estrogen levels is associated with reduced risk of dementia
Examining how stress leaves its molecular mark
Research Lives: Dr Claire Potter, academic clinical lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast
Monica Seles brings a welcome awareness to a rare disease
This little-understood neurological condition affects how our voluntary muscles work
Creativity could be prescribed to improve brain health, study suggests
Music, dance, visual arts, and even specific video games can slow brain ageing, Trinity College research finds
Exercise in minutes, not hours: Study finds brief bursts may boost health
Research suggests short bouts of vigorous activity may extend life, but genetic factors still loom large
What are the best exercises for back pain? Here’s what doctors recommend
Doctors warn that inactivity can aggravate symptoms and prolong recovery
Medical education is advancing – but the hallmarks of a good doctor remain the same
New TCD course aims to reflect the tech revolutions, demographic shifts and ethical quandaries that doctors will face
Two in five men in Ireland die before the age of 75, report finds
Men in Ireland dying too young from causes that are largely preventable, Movember charity research outlines
Managing chronic pain no longer a case of endurance
In Dublin’s Mount Carmel HSE surgical hub, ‘it’s so calm and you know you’re actually going to be seen’
Sea swimming: How safe is it to take plunge beyond the summer in Ireland?
The rise of open-water swimming offers benefits, but experts warn of hidden dangers in winter seas
Feed the ‘rainforest’ in your gut
Research Lives: Jens Walter, professor of ecology, food and the microbiome at UCC
Oura 4 review: new generation device smartens up
Ring now a better fit, ridiculously easy to charge and has greater functionality but it comes with a premium price tag
Why do overweight people have better survival rates from some cancers and heart problems?
Cuomo’s paradox emphasises the need for more tailored messaging that separates prevention from survival goals
‘Throughout my life I’ve struggled to read social and romantic cues, particularly in relationships’
Tell Me About It: ‘I’m feeling overwhelmed by the state of my personal life’
Sparking innovation in healthcare: From virtual reality for pain to digital diagnostic systems
HSE Spark awards celebrate innovative healthcare professionals who improve patient care across the public healthcare system
Graphic artist Matthew Kelly: ‘If I wasn’t ecstatic then I was depressed’
Kelly, who lost his father at a young age, has used different people’s perspectives on grief, and the love that fuels it, for his comic Porter Loves Cleo
Set your pulses racing: 15 ways to eat - and enjoy - these life-changing legumes
Peas, beans and lentils are nutritious and versatile while also being affordable and sustainable
Three unique new spa treatments to try in Ireland, with prices starting from €145
From Castlemartyr Resort to Ballyfin Demesne, these new treatments are worth knowing about
‘Do you realise I am Irish and we’d never put up with this?’
Recalling a wild child sister whose teenage years were rebellious as she straddled that time in Dublin, which was still a place called ‘town’
Japanese walking: How to try this viral fitness trend
Studies show high-intensity interval walking ‘significantly enhances fitness, muscle strength, and health markers’
Irish chief executives on how they cope with the loneliness of leadership
Tips for staying grounded, connected and healthy once you reach the corner office
Belfast start-up pioneers breakthrough treatment for chronic skin conditions like eczema
Granlab’s patent-pending formula could bring relief to those with psoriasis, eczema and sensitive skin
Dementia and AI: ‘I’ve never seen something quite like this’
Experts say AI companions can help keep the brain active and alleviate loneliness in dementia patients
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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