It’s great to see the long evenings now; we are two months away from the longest day already and probably all talking about well-deserved summer holiday after over two years of abject misery, good luck to us all! Over the last two months, I have talked about heart problems and […]
Health & Lifestyle
Perhaps your weight has always fluctuated but now it seems impossible to lose. You have tried everything, even resorting to eating like a bird, but you feel like you are starving and the cravings are so strong it is difficult to stay motivated. Everything seems to be a trigger; when […]
If you are struggling with chronic depression, anxiety or other mood disorders, it is important to have your thyroid function assessed. This is because thyroid hormones play an important role in the functioning of the brain including neuron health, brain-based immune cells called microglia and the blood brain barrier. It […]
West Cork photographer Miki Barlok is on a mission to create Ireland’s own adventure clothing brand to produce high quality rain gear and clothing suitable for adventures across Ireland’s terrain and to deal with our unpredictable (and more-often-than-not rainy) weather. Miki’s huge passion for hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking […]
Pain isn’t just physical; there are biological, psychological and emotional factors involved, and physiotherapist and pilates instructor Lowry O’Mahony is keen to emphasis the importance of an all-encompassing approach in getting clients back to full health. Lowry has seen such a growth in demand for her services that she is opening a […]
Ninety-five per cent of all Irish homes have inadequate insulation in their roofs and walls and with energy prices increasing and SEAI now offering grants of up to €1,500 for insulating an attic, there has never been a better time to look into this cost-effective upgrade that can save energy […]