Magnet fishing: ‘An engagement ring, a gold coin – the crowd willed the fisherman to draw something valuable from the water’
Casting a line for something other than fish is a long-odds game but, fleetingly, all shared a sense of hope
Casting a line for something other than fish is a long-odds game but, fleetingly, all shared a sense of hope
Experts in exercise science and psychology share their best advice on how to cut through mental blocks
Tell Me About It: ‘The family dynamics have always been fractured and are now at an all-time low’
I am still amazed by the imbecility of people who know about my condition but nevertheless say: ‘Surely one little drink wouldn’t hurt you?’
Don’t let healthcare surroundings determine how you feel. Make the space your own with a few home comforts and items of self-care
Golfer Pádraig Harrington is proactive about raising awareness of oesophageal cancer, the incidence of which has grown about fourfold in the Western world in the last four decades
Ask the Expert: What can I do to help her settle at night without me?
Dr Muiris Houston: While there was some speculation online about the princess’s recent diagnosis, she may simply have wanted time to convalesce
Darragh Geraghty: Promising ‘free’ toys and treats, these brightly-coloured publications aimed at young children can make a simple trip to the shop very challenging
Research around wearables is telling us that the health benefits at both individual and population levels are significant for current and future generations
If you do not make provisions, your family will not have authority to make healthcare decisions on your behalf
Tell Me About It: ‘I’m female, 60-plus. I’ve stopped caring about everything’
Epilepsy: With every new referral, ‘we literally put on our detective hats and scrutinise the story’
Darragh Geraghty: I’m trying not to panic. They’re growing up. That’s normal and we’re lucky
Parenting in My Shoes: The paralympian says it doesn’t matter what the challenge is you’re facing. ‘We all face our own challenges and you’ve got to learn to get over them, embrace them’
I am Number 17 is a campaign to raise awareness and for early diagnosis for rare disease
To ensure a productive appointment, it is best to plan ahead. Here are some tips to bear in mind
Jen Hogan: Still, I take comfort in being able to see where he is by checking his phone’s location
There was no way I was going to set a trap – humane or barbaric
Debunking healthcare myths – researchers at University of Galway answer questions from the public about health claims
Tell Me About It: If your children can see that their father is self-aware and help-seeking, it might open the door for them to risk asking for help too
Alan Markey ended up in hospital after days of worsening back pain and weight loss
Labour Senator and Rotunda Hospital consultant stress high cost of formula needs to be dealt with urgently
A new prehabilitation initiative gives guidance to patients on how to improve their chances of having no complications and a faster recovery
Having an electric wheelchair will be a lot easier on my shoulders and will allow me to keep my independence
Mary Jennings: Just one run per week offers a multitude of positive benefits for your body, both physically and mentally. Stick with it as a success and feel no guilt
Ask the Expert: Even if someone does not identify their alcohol use as a problem, it can be a serious issue for their family
For all the popular clamour for the new medication it is not without side effects
A welcome spotlight on mental health issues can also lead to oversimplification, with self-diagnosis and misunderstandings rife
We need to appreciate the good things that are happening to us in our lives. We need to do it because otherwise the darkness wins
Whether you want to quit unhealthy habits, lose weight, do more exercise or a bit of all that, don’t put pressure on yourself to make huge changes instantly
Part 16: She’ll think I’m sick if I don’t have a glass of wine. In fact, I was sick when I was having glasses of wine
Nine out of 10 doctors in Ireland experience mental health difficulties linked to their work and most keep this private because of fear of stigma. Almost 60 per cent have no time to eat, drink or use the toilet while at work
From choking to burns, avoidable deaths are only avoidable if more people understand basic first aid skills
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices