Where surgery is child's playWhen Robin advises Batman to take his medicine, you can be sure little James will follow suitMon Nov 06 2000 - 00:00
HorizonsCheck your postboxes over the coming weeks for a certificate showing the location of your very own oak treeSat Nov 04 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesBrain tumour: "There is a lump in my head/How I wish I was dead" - the first lines in an anonymous poem from A Sense of Tumour…Mon Oct 30 2000 - 00:00
HorizonsConservation Volunteers Ireland is aiming to beat the Guinness World Record in tree planting over three days in NovemberSat Oct 28 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesChild abuse: The Children At Risk in Ireland (CARI) Foundation has introduced a new national helpline numberMon Oct 23 2000 - 01:00
V.S. Naipaul: Letters Between a Father and Son (Abacus. £9.99 in UK)Immersing oneself in a book of letters between a writer and members of his/her family is an exercise pursued only by the serious…Sat Oct 21 2000 - 01:00
HorizonsYoung readers should be getting their projects registered for next year's Young Environmentalist's AwardSat Oct 21 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesBreast cancer: New research has found that the hormone-heavy contraceptive pills used 25 years ago may have significantly increased…Mon Oct 16 2000 - 01:00
Brilliant BaboroMarionettes, mime artists and masked characters from award-winning French, German and American theatre companies will captivate…Sat Oct 14 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesAsthma: New research from Sweden points to a possible link between respiratory infection in infants and the subsequent development…Mon Oct 09 2000 - 01:00
Children'sA countrywide touring production of children's theatre is still a new phenomenon, so when Barnstorm Theatre Company takes its…Sat Sept 30 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesAsthma affects over 270,000 people in Ireland. Half of these are adult sufferersMon Sept 25 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesEight out of 10 pregnant women are frightened of giving birth, according to a new survey, perhaps because of increased levels…Mon Sept 18 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesThe Trinity Centre for Health Sciences is looking for volunteers to take part in a study on depression, which aims to identify…Mon Sept 11 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesShellfish: The Food Safety Authority warns against collecting bi-valve shellfish (mussels, oysters, scallops and clams) for your…Mon Sept 04 2000 - 01:00
Colonic Hydrotherapy and Health MaintenanceWhat is it? Colonic hydrotherapy is a form of internal detoxificationMon Aug 28 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesBlueberries can help prevent cancer, according to new research from the USMon Aug 28 2000 - 01:00
A cubist experience in Temple BarIf sitting on the side of a stainless steel moving cube while exploring juxtaposed images of Ireland is your idea of fun, you…Sat Aug 26 2000 - 01:00
Bio-energy Healing and Back PainWhat is it? Bio-energy healing is based on the premise that each individual is surrounded by an electro-magnetic field of energy…Mon Aug 21 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesPrisoners in Irish jails are healthier than the population at large, according to a new surveyMon Aug 21 2000 - 01:00
MetamorphosisWhat is it? Metamorphosis is a hands-on therapy, applying gentle touch to the spinal reflex points of the feet, hands, head and…Mon Aug 14 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesResearchers in the US have found that the difference between the male and female reaction to stress is due to the levels of the…Mon Aug 14 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesNew research from Bristol and Brunel Universities in Britain confirms that the age of the male partner is an important factor…Mon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
Hypnotherapy and quitting smokingWhat is it? Hypnosis is a technique used mainly in psychotherapy to gain access to the roots of many physical and psychological…Mon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
ChanteuseIt's not often that one encounters performers whose introductory remarks are as entertaining as their songsSat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
Bowen technique and frozen shoulderWhat is it? A hands-on non manipulative therapy, the Bowen technique involves the practitioner rolling the muscle and connective…Mon Jul 17 2000 - 01:00
Contents sale at Abbey will attract Loreto girlsA strong contingent of past pupils is expected to be among the bidders at the contents sale of Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham, Dublin…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Woman by Natalie Angier (Virago, UK £8.99)If you are fascinated by every tiny detail of how the female body is formed and functions, then American writer, Natalie Angier…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Spiritual healing and depressionWhat is it? Spiritual healing involves such techniques as releasing blocked energy through the laying on of hands, connecting…Mon Jul 10 2000 - 01:00
Reiki and DiscontentmentWhat is it? Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a hands-on therapy which is believed to promote the flow of energy through the body…Mon Jun 19 2000 - 01:00
Western Herbal Medicine and Irritable Bowel SyndromeWhat is it?: Western herbal medicine uses European and Native American plant remedies in the treatment of diseaseMon Jun 12 2000 - 01:00
Alternative AgendaWhat is it? The Alexander technique is not a therapy as suchMon Jun 05 2000 - 01:00
Out and About in Dublin by Mary Finn (£7.99, Wolfhound)Building on her reputation from The Adventure Guide to Dublin, Mary Finn offers young people a comprehensive look at Dublin and…Sat May 27 2000 - 01:00
Alternative AgendaWhat is it? Physical therapy is a form of treatment which combines deep tissue massage with joint movementMon May 15 2000 - 01:00
Arts FestivalNow in its fifth year, Bealtaine, the month-long arts festival for older people includes over 150 events until May 31st throughout…Sat May 06 2000 - 01:00
Homeopathy and Childhood EczemaWhat is it? Homeopathy is based on the principle that like cures like, similar to the medical theory underlying vaccinationMon Mar 20 2000 - 00:00
Nowhere safe to walkGetting all fired up about the proliferation of dog dirt on our pavements, beaches and in parks is deemed by some to be just "…Sat Mar 18 2000 - 00:00
2. Aromatherapy massageWhat is it? Aromatherapy is based on the principle that a specific mix of highly concentrated distilled plant oils (known as …Mon Mar 13 2000 - 00:00
