What is causing girls to get their period at an earlier age?
What the Science Says, part 10: The average age of menarche and breast development is becoming progressively lower – and genetics and the environment are only part of the story
Can thinking hurt? What should you do if it does?
What the Science Says: Thinking can be unpleasant, but the benefits outweigh the discomfort
Is there a connection between a mobile phone and cancer?
In part 8 of our What the Science Says series, we ask if there is a connection between phone use and health outcomes
‘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