Irish chief executives on how they cope with the loneliness of leadership
Tips for staying grounded, connected and healthy once you reach the corner office
Health & Wellness
Profiling inspiring innovations from the Health & Wellness sector of our Innovators to Watch series
Belfast start-up pioneers breakthrough treatment for chronic skin conditions like eczema
Granlab’s patent-pending formula could bring relief to those with psoriasis, eczema and sensitive skin
Dementia and AI: ‘I’ve never seen something quite like this’
Experts say AI companions can help keep the brain active and alleviate loneliness in dementia patients
Aidan Greene: ‘I never wanted to be a stammering advocate but by being a stand-up comedian I’ve inadvertently become one’
Cavan comic Aidan Greene’s advice to fellow stammerers is that you need to learn nobody cares about your stammer as much as you do
Could syncing your day with your body clock lead to better health?
Many top athletes listen to their body clocks – here’s why you should too
How safe is your sunscreen and how long does it last after opening?
Some sunscreens test better than others, but dermatologists are more concerned about expiry dates and exposure awareness
We Don’t Use Words Like ‘Crazy’: Irish readers will find many points of comparison to this insider’s view of the crumbling NHS
Elliot Sweeney knows the system is broken and how many have fled; he’s still there
Are there actually more biting insects in Ireland these days?
It’s possible, but what’s certain is that warm sunny days draw more of us outdoors, increasing the chance of being bitten or stung
‘Just be in the present moment’: the tyranny of western McMindfulness
Worryingly, the present-moment obsession locates the source of distress firmly within the individual, overlooking the systemic conditions
A hero among hormones: Why cortisol is something to celebrate rather than stress about
The good news is that you can happily ignore the most outlandish advice about keeping cortisol in check with cocktails or cold plunges
The life of microplastic: how fragments move through plants, insects, animals – and you
The story might start with your washing machine and end in your food
Body positivity fell from favour as soon as Ozempic brought thinness back
For as long as GLP-1 weight loss drugs stay expensive, wealth and thinness will be linked
Liver cancer: ‘The saddest part is that most of the cases are preventable’
On current trends, number of new annual diagnoses will almost double by 2050
Exercise and socialising can help people at risk of dementia, large-scale study finds
The research found a combination of healthy activities could improve cognitive performance within at-risk groups
14 tips to prevent and treat insect bites and stings
Cover up, stay still when wasps are around, and consider avoiding alcohol
Nine beach hotels across Ireland perfect for relaxing coastal walks
Whether you’re after a short walk on the sands or a leisurely ramble, these options from Donegal to Kerry should entice
Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis
Singer says living with the tick-borne condition can be ‘relentlessly debilitating’
‘I was diagnosed with Ireland’s most common genetic disorder, my treatment is medieval’
‘I felt so much relief, after four years of thinking I was lazy ... I finally had an answer – and more importantly, a treatable one’
Germs: The dirtiest items are ones we might least expect but there are ways to protect yourself
Dr Muiris Houston: Hotel remote controls - rarely sanitised - can be dirtier than toilet seats
Drugs like Ozempic aren’t changing negative narratives around diet and weight
Getting thin to succeed in a fat-phobic society is still an understandable individual solution to a structural problem
Parents facilitating a 16-year-old’s ‘prinks’ is a sign of our weird relationship with alcohol
With alcohol labelling, we were on the verge of doing something as revolutionary as the smoking ban. Then we chickened out
Game-changing dyslexia screening tool tested in Irish schools
Alpaca uses AI to detect early risk signs without adding to teachers’ workload
What causes pelvic floor dysfunction in men and what can be done about it?
Chronic pain, sexual dysfunction and incontinence can all stem from problems with your pelvic floor
‘Our four-year IVF journey cost €40,000’: What are the options for couples with infertility issues?
There is tax relief for treatment costs and medication in line with State schemes, and travel expenses for treatments unavailable in Ireland
Are leggings over? Fitness fashion loosens up for summer
Layering and mixing silhouettes offers breathability, flexibility and versatility
Hugh Linehan: My right eye is now failing too. The world is slipping away, just a little, just enough to notice
Hugh Linehan shares his experience of macular degeneration – and the losses, large and small, that come with it
‘How are you holding up?’: I don’t know if I have the words to describe how I am
Why answering the question most often asked by people since my wife’s death is so hard
‘You just felt it all through your body’: Derry carers find their rhythm with Japanese taiko drums
A group of women carers come together for fun, a new focus and even improved mental wellbeing through this centuries-old Japanese art form
Endometriosis in Ireland: What is it, and how is it treated?
The disease affects roughly 10 per cent of women and girls of reproductive age globally, according to the World Health Organisation
New Irish tech aims to cut last-minute chemo cancellations by 25%
A Trinity spinout is using AI to make cancer care smoother for patients and staff
We need to stop thinking recovery for mental health works just like physical health
Mental health recovery doesn’t have a set formula; it looks different for everyone
‘My son can just lie for hours unable to sleep and then he is really tired in the morning’
Ask the Expert: Lots of different things can assist with creating a better sleep routine and it is usually a case of trial and error to find what works
What happens when your therapist or GP asks: ‘Have you ever wondered if you might be neurodivergent?’
A diagnosis may offer a new perspective that helps life make more sense
Demand for GP consultations could rise by up to 30% over next 15 years as population ages and grows
ESRI says there will be a need for thousands of extra doctors and general practice nurses by 2040
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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