Healthy Ireland

Medics note trend among ageing vintage presenting with ‘symptoms of depression, anxiety and at times with suicidal thoughts’

Social Enterprises: A series reviewing endeavours attempting to enhance the lives of people with diverse needs

Some experts suggest a more personalised approach to managing this chronic health condition is urgently needed

One in five teenagers get alcohol regularly from parents, according to research on west of Ireland youth

Do those brain training games really do anything? Do we need to cut out alcohol completely? What should we be eating to boost our brain health?

Diet of nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables is recommended

Experts in nutrition answer some of the most burning questions about gut health

This is the testimony of someone who has had countless battles with food – and lost every one

Weight of evidence suggests it’s the food that matters, not timing

Áine Martin was 37 when she noticed a lump in her breast. Her decision to go straight to her doctor proved vital to her treatment

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men in Ireland and early detection is vital to a good prognosis

US study finds men who consumed ultra-processed food had a 29 per cent higher risk of developing colorectal cancer

Use by under-35s increases risk of developing melanoma by 75%

Flushing action produces aerosolised plume which can reach 5ft into the air

Those who always put salt on food can expect to reduce their lives by around two years by age of 50

New dementia prevention method may be behavioral, not prescribed says study

Park runs aren’t just for Christmas – they’re for throughout the year and for all ages