Health

Shot of a young woman suffering from IBS stomach cramps

EDITORIAL

Does summer living make IBS worse?

Summer is a particularly problematic time for people suffering with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) so we asked Dr Doireann O'Leary…

By IMAGE

urinary incontinence

EDITORIAL

Pee when you sneeze? Urinary incontinence is more common than you think

One in three women will experience urinary incontinence at some point in her life. With that in mind,…

By Grace McGettigan

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EDITORIAL

During her recovery from an eating disorder, Vicky hired a personal trainer to rebuild

After struggling with an eating disorder,  Vicky Cornick hired a personal trainer to help her rebuild her fitness and…

By Rosie McMeel

endometriosis

EDITORIAL

Ten things you need to know about endometriosis

The average delay in diagnosis in Ireland is nine years. You've probably seen that Alexa Chung has joined…

By Holly O'Neill

EDITORIAL

Obsessed with getting a good night’s sleep? Wait until this ‘sleep hygiene’ craze takes over…

A study has uncovered a new sleep disorder called orthosomnia - an unhealthy focus on getting a good…

By Amanda Cassidy

CervicalCheck

EDITORIAL

‘Technical glitch’ sees 800 women without CervicalCheck results

The HSE has confirmed that approximately 800 women have not received their CervicalCheck results after a "technical glitch."…

By Jennifer McShane

aperol spritz

EDITORIAL

Fact or fiction: Is an Aperol Spritz one of the healthier drinks you can order this summer?

It's slightly lower in calories than other drinks – but is Aperol Spritz a 'healthier' drink choice? We…

By Freya Drohan

mole scanning service - mole mapping at Boots Ireland

EDITORIAL

Mole scanning service now available in 17 Boots’ pharmacies across Ireland

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Ireland, with 11,000 cases being diagnosed every year.…

By Grace McGettigan

stairway to heaven

EDITORIAL

‘Stairway to Heaven’: The hike you need to do at the weekend

The Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, aka Ireland’s very own ‘Stairway to Heaven’, has become a social media star in…

By Ciara O'Loughlin

Tampons

EDITORIAL

A form of protest: a book containing tampons is selling by the thousands

A new 'Tampon Book' - a protest against Germany’s 19% tax on tampons as “luxury goods” is flying…

By Jennifer McShane

Healthcare strike

EDITORIAL

‘Significant impact’ expected as 10,000 health support staff strike

After a series of talks broke down earlier this week, a planned strike by 10,000 healthcare support staff is…

By Jennifer McShane

Sinead Mooney aka Moons

EDITORIAL

International Yoga Day: So what can yoga can really do for us?

On International Yoga Day, we asked teacher, trainer and all-round yoga inspiration Sinead Mooney, aka Moons, why we…

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