‘What you eat affects the structure and function of your brain and ultimately your mood’
Better food can make for better mood. Embrace a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats
The keto diet sounds appetising, but there are risks - here is what you need to know
What the Science Says: The keto diet centres on burning fats by eating high-fat foods that people enjoy, all while losing weight
Blind Spots by Marty Makary: Diagnosing the danger to our health of dogma over data
A frightening and infuriating read that takes us through examples of some of the darkest moments in recent medical history - and urges us to be open-minded
Is the cold making my joints ache? What does the science say?
Weather is blamed with regularity, but additional factors are always at play
Is your morning coffee good or bad for your heart? Here’s what the science says
What the Science Says: Part 4 – Research suggests that moderate caffeine intake may offer some health benefits
Is it possible to change your personality?
What the Science Says, part 3: The evidence indicates that people can change their personalities, alter their characteristics and become different versions of themselves
Will exercising my brain keep it in shape?
While there are likely to be positive effects when engaging in stimulating your brain, biology and genetics will play their own significant part in how we age
Will water stop a hangover and, if not, what will?
What the Science Says: Part 1. The reality – and myths – of hangover cures
Mental health in Ireland: ‘Should we not be helping people before they get down to the breakdown stage?’
Generational health: Support services ‘are well hidden and the services are already under pressure’
How schools can be crucial in nurturing children’s mental health
Generational health: Teachers are at the front end of supporting children in their education, wellbeing and safety. They’re witnessing a rise in anxiety and mental health concerns
Young adult mental health: ‘Stigma and embarrassment still play a significant role in reluctance to seek help’
Generational health: Community and youth organisations taking up the cause and being proactive
Youth mental health: ‘What we need to try and do is break the stigma attached to talking about it’
Limited funding, staffing pressures and increasing demand make provision of mental health services to the public a major task
Emotional eating: ‘My main binge cycle is sugar-rich foods. I think it will make me feel better, but it never does’
Emotional eating becomes a problem when it happens frequently and interferes with daily life, self-esteem and physical health
‘My body parts are beginning to creak. I’m compensating for this by religiously going to the gym five days a week’
Physical strength-building is key as we get older and can prevent falls and bone-breaking. It also furnishes benefits such as wellbeing and social interaction
The value of age: ‘As a 62-year-old woman in business, you’re ignored… you really have to fight your corner’
While the law bans discrimination, including ageism in the workplace, it remains a significant concern in Ireland due to the generational divide