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Let’s talk about sexually transmitted infections

Dr Paula Stanley January, 2026

Unfortunately, Ireland like other European countries, is experiencing an increase in STIs over the last five years. The most commonly notified STIs in Ireland in 2024 were chlamydia (n=11,534) and gonorrhoea (n=5,961). HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre data to the end of 2023 showed that notification rates for all STIs […]

Get creative this year

Tina Pisco January, 2026

It is over a week into 2026, and we are still finishing off the excess food from the holidays. I ate the last of the mallow cakes this morning. I also ate a bit of fruitcake and nibbled on a chocolate praline that I don’t like much. Only the ones […]

Calm and steady care

Sherna Malone January, 2026

January is often seen as a time for fresh starts, but when it comes to skin, it’s best to step away from drastic changes and unrealistic expectations. Healthy skin isn’t about a complete overhaul; it’s built through small, consistent habits over time. Doing too much is one of the most […]

Reset and renew in 2026

Lorraine Dufficey January, 2026

I’d like to start by wishing you all a healthy and happy 2026. As you reflect on the start of this year, what small change could make the biggest difference to your wellbeing? I hope that wherever you are in your life stage, you can tap into your reserves of […]

Travel TALES

Fionnuala Harkin January, 2026

It’s no surprise that January is the busiest month for booking holidays. One look out the window at that wet, grey day has me dreaming of sunny blue skies, coffee on warm terraces, and glasses of wine after a swim in water, which doesn’t temporarily stop my heart. After recommendations […]

Detox with NAC

Hannah Dare January, 2026

As I’m writing this it’s a sparkling day outside, the sunshine is streaming in the window and it really feels like 2026 is off to a good start. Down here in Glengarriff we had a gorgeously dry, crispy Christmas – the photos I have from the Christmas Day Swim at […]

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