Communities working against the odds to get children cycling to schoolEfforts under way to improve cycling infrastructure in towns and cities across IrelandSun Aug 30 2020 - 06:01
Ireland’s ‘wilderness doctors’: Treating injuries far away from the hospitalAn upsurge of interest in outdoor pursuits means injuries may have to be treated in the wildSat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00
Use this summer to discover architectural gems on your doorstepHeritage Week: With staycations the norm, it’s a perfect time to appreciate the best in our villages and townsSat Aug 15 2020 - 06:00
‘I’m hoping the pandemic will make it easier to slow down’Oxford professor Danny Dorling on why deceleration is good for the planet, the economy and our livesThu Jul 30 2020 - 06:01
School return to prove particularly challenging for children with autismAutism support charity As I Am has produced a useful booklet – Bridge Back to School – to help with the transitionWed Jul 29 2020 - 06:01
Could Covid-19 pandemic help reduce stigma around mental health issues?St Patrick’s Mental Health Services’ ‘No Stigma campaign’ wants people to speak outTue Jul 28 2020 - 06:01
Cancer patient delay: ‘If you’re quiet and meek, you’ll get left behind’Vanessa Job had months of anxiety ahead of Covid-stalled surgery to remove liver tumourFri Jul 17 2020 - 20:38
Family nature walks can be made more fun with observationKeep a checklist of clouds, bugs or birds to look out for, and listen out for birdsongFri Jul 17 2020 - 14:33
‘It’s not normal to go to the toilet 15 times a day’Sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease speak about the condition and how they manage itMon Jul 13 2020 - 06:01
Keeping older people out of hospital: the emergency crews who make house callsFrail older people have higher risk of hospital-acquired infection. Finding ways to assess and treat them at home is crucial.Thu Jul 09 2020 - 06:01
How do I use a public toilet and avoid Covid-19?Need to go while you’re on the go? Here’s how to find a public loo as lockdown easesMon Jun 29 2020 - 06:16
The Dublin Mountains Makeover: Ireland’s largest ever forest transformationOver the next few decades, nine commercial forests will be converted to purely recreational areasSat Jun 27 2020 - 06:00
Making Connections for older people - one garden concert at a timeHow one befriending group brought performances to those cocooning during lockdownMon Jun 22 2020 - 06:01
‘I set myself a challenge to walk one million steps’Sports groups want to capitalise on people’s increased fitness post-lockdownMon Jun 22 2020 - 06:01
Can I eat, drink, hug? How to visit a person’s house safelyUp to six people may visit homes of friends and family for a short periodSun Jun 07 2020 - 06:00
Concern at fall-off in childhood vaccinations during pandemicGPs say fear of attending surgeries reducing take-up of measles and whooping cough jabsThu Jun 04 2020 - 06:01
50 things to do in Ireland this summerA guide on how the explore the wonders close to you as the Covid-19 restrictions relaxSat May 30 2020 - 06:00
Wildlife on the waterways: a guide for city dwellersOtters, kingfishers and dragonflies just some of the creatures to be found along our riversSat May 16 2020 - 06:00
Inside a Covid-19 community assessment hub‘We will probably get more cases as restrictions lift’, clinical co-ordinator saysFri May 15 2020 - 06:01
What was the food culture in Ireland before the potato?The Food Cult project seeks to understand the social, economic and political relevance of food in 16th century IrelandThu May 14 2020 - 01:00
How hospitals are trying to protect staff’s mental health in social distancing eraPaul D’Alton brings in psychological first aid at St Vincent’s hospital as form of supportWed May 13 2020 - 05:00
Innovation is key in battle against Covid-19Businesses and scientists adapt and invent essential equipment and services for hospitals and communitiesTue May 12 2020 - 06:01
New website to check accuracy of Covid-19 informationNUIG researchers to help public access clear and precise facts on coronavirusWed May 06 2020 - 18:13
‘It’s fantastic that I got through Covid-19 so well’A 74-year-old psychotherapist with a lung condition recovers at home from the virusTue Apr 28 2020 - 06:01
So who is immune to Covid-19, and how can we tell?Experts say about 70% of us must have immunity before we can lead normal livesTue Apr 28 2020 - 06:01
Cloud appreciation: The pleasure of watching the sky go by‘A moment each day with your head in the clouds helps keep your feet on the ground’Sat Apr 25 2020 - 06:00
Can’t think of anything nice to say? Try the One Kind Word generatorA new mental health campaign aims to counter the toxic atmosphere of social mediaTue Apr 21 2020 - 06:01
When the zoo shuts its gatesWe can’t visit Dublin Zoo but we can learn how zoos breed animals to be reintroduced into the wildSat Apr 18 2020 - 06:00
It’s all about the hand-washing, and not just for Covid-19Changes in our behaviour will affect the transmission of other infectious diseasesFri Apr 17 2020 - 06:01
Charities more in need of a helping hand than ever as coronavirus cuts deepAs the pandemic continues, fundraising efforts severely hampered by current restrictionsWed Apr 15 2020 - 06:01
Consultants on the front line in the fight against Covid-19Team effort across health service has driven fight, infectious disease consultants saySat Apr 11 2020 - 19:01
Coronavirus and Cystic Fibrosis: ‘It’s hard not to be nervous about it’CF patients are used to cocooning, with their vulnerability to infection they have had to beWed Apr 08 2020 - 06:01
Patients who regularly see doctors are not doing so for fear of Covid-19‘There will be difficult choices, difficult decisions and huge ethical issues for doctors and society’Sat Apr 04 2020 - 20:01
Backyard biodiversity: The garden guide to natureLearn how to identify flowers, butterflies and bees in #SpeciesADay campaignSat Apr 04 2020 - 06:00
From eating healthily to staying warm, how to treat Covid-19 in the homeMost people with coronavirus will have mild symptoms that can be treated at homeTue Mar 31 2020 - 06:01
Coronavirus: More of your questions answered by expertsDoctors, professors and consumer experts respond to your queries about Covid-19Thu Mar 26 2020 - 06:01
Social distancing: When someone comes too close, how do you get them to back off?It’s not a time to assert your rights. Just protect yourself, says psychologist Maureen GaffneyWed Mar 25 2020 - 14:21
Stick to a timetable, get outdoors and other tips for students at homeSchools and academic institutions have issued advice on how to manage new routinesMon Mar 23 2020 - 06:01
How to identify trees on a walk in IrelandIdentifying trees is a great way to enhance a walk during National Tree WeekSat Mar 21 2020 - 06:00
Coronavirus: 12 more of your questions answered by expertsInfection, travel, self-isolation, asthma, vaping, and the transmission of Covid-19Fri Mar 20 2020 - 07:59
How physical exercise is being used to help people with mental illnessMental health services aim to close the gap in physical health for people with long-term conditionsFri Mar 20 2020 - 06:01
Coronavirus: Are playdates right or wrong during Covid-19?Depends who you ask. If you have children to play, there are certain rules you should followThu Mar 19 2020 - 06:00
Scientific advisers strive to be ‘honest brokers’ in times of crisisExperts have tough job communicating evidence around policy issues such as Covid-19Thu Mar 19 2020 - 05:56
Coronavirus: 12 of your questions answered by expertsAm I high risk? Should we clean packages? Can pets carry the virus? Are playdates safe? Does holding your breath work?Tue Mar 17 2020 - 06:01
Coronavirus: Protect yourself inside and outside the homeWash your hands, disinfect surfaces and avoid physical contact – even with familyMon Mar 16 2020 - 06:05
Hormone replacement therapy patients facing medicine shortagesAuthority warns one brand of patches will be out of stock until May as demand increasesMon Mar 16 2020 - 06:01
What does it cost to use your local hospital car park?A comparison of Ireland’s hospital car parking ratesTue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00
The burden of hospital car parking fees on patients and their familiesMany hospitals have yet to comply with HSE’s parking fee guidelinesTue Mar 10 2020 - 05:01
Why are Irish hospital car parking fees so high?Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has highest parking charge at €4 for one hour in their short-term car parkTue Mar 10 2020 - 05:00
Irish hospital parking fees much dearer than in UKMany UK hospitals offer free or daily capped rates for patientsTue Mar 10 2020 - 04:50
