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Sex File: Why do I cry after great sex?

The phenomenon is called "postcoital dysphoria", or "post-sex blues", and it is characterised by melancholy, sadness, crying or sobbing after sexual intercourse

A Christmas spent lighting up the lives of others — one good deed at a time

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A Christmas spent lighting up the lives of others — one good deed at a time

Our Christmas miracles: Healthcare staff reflect on standout experiences as December 25 approaches

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Our Christmas miracles: Healthcare staff reflect on standout experiences as December 25 approaches

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Workplace Wellbeing: On the brink of burnout before the holidays?

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Can you breathe easy knowing your mouth is taped?

Living with an incurable illness: I never know when my last Christmas will be

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Living with an incurable illness: I never know when my last Christmas will be

Working Life: Public health nursing cares for people at every stage of life

Working Life: Public health nursing cares for people at every stage of life

Clodagh Brackett, student public health nurse, HSE

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: Is there an effective remedy for upset tummies?

The festive season can be a very difficult time of the year when it comes to opportunities for children and adults alike to overindulge

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

I think I've got period flu — what are the ways to treat it?

I think I've got period flu — what are the ways to treat it?

Nausea, dizziness or feeling weighed down by headaches that resemble flu symptoms around the time of your period...

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

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Sex File: Christmas stress is ruining our sex life - what should I do?

"Between office parties, Nativity plays, Christmas shopping and cramming a fortnight's worth of work into five days so that you can take a stress-free week off over Christmas, this is just not the time of year for languid lovemaking"

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

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How to use the word 'no' and let go of festive stress

The best gift you can give yourself is the word ‘no’ if you’re being asked to host too many people or being invited to visit people you don’t like, or have to buy too many gifts or cook too much food

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

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What it's like to be middle-aged and have an eating disorder

Eating disorders are commonly associated with teenage girls. But the onset of perimenopause can be a trigger for some women

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Comedian Emma Doran: I try to look at food like it's fuel

Comedian Emma Doran: I try to look at food like it's fuel

"If I left my hair straightener on and it caused the fire, I would take that secret to the grave. I could not admit to my fella it was my fault, because he's constantly picking up after me, telling me I've left this, that or the other on"

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

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Workplace Wellbeing: Advice on returning to work after a bereavement

There are 100 deaths a day in Ireland, and their loved-ones carry their pain into the workplace, so employers need to be more compassionate

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

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The world is obsessed with happiness but life is more about a larger purpose

Something bigger than yourself, a purpose, a higher goal beyond getting from one day to the next, is critical to our wellbeing

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: My sciatica flares up in my lower back — is there a natural remedy?

Topically, a capsaicin/cayenne-based product—particularly when combined with menthol — can really help to treat the pain and restricted movement you are experiencing. Usually, this is in the form of a balm or a salve, but it can also be found in gel form.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

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Sex File: My husband’s grief has affected our intimacy — what can I do?

"Basically, when someone who was a huge part of your life suddenly disappears, they take a part of you with them, and it can take a long time to work out how to live with their absence."

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: What can my sporty daughter do about her irregular periods?

Plus: natural ways of staving off the baby blues

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

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Mind your brain health: How to protect your cognitive abilities

Dementia is on the rise in Ireland, but there is much we can do to protect your cognitive abilities by making key lifestyle changes. The earlier we start, the better

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

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Staying hydrated is more than a buzz-term — but how much water should you drink daily?

Wellness influencers encourage us to drink plenty of water to flush out toxins, boost energy levels and improve skin tone. But there’s little scientific evidence to support these claims

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

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Workplace Wellbeing: Blow off steam, but don’t let it boil over

Venting is good, but it has to be managed so it doesn’t blind us to a solution. And if you do have a work complaint, discuss it with an impartial colleague

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

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Surviving party season: Have fun, and keep the consequences in check

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but festive celebrations can take a toll on our wellbeing. Check out our tips (including a hangover preventative) to help you enjoy the fun while keeping the negative effects in check

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Gillian O'Gorman: People-pleasing can be valuable — but stressful

Gillian O'Gorman: People-pleasing can be valuable — but stressful

Our heightened empathy and ability to read others’ emotions are invaluable skills, especially in leadership roles, says Gillian O'Gorman

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Working Life: We provide care and support from initial diagnosis throughout the dementia journey

Working Life: We provide care and support from initial diagnosis throughout the dementia journey

Edel Carey, advanced nurse practitioner, Féileacán Bán Nursing Service, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Dublin

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

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Brain rot: What is it and how can you combat it?

Be mindful about the type of content you are consuming, and how long you are looking at it for.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

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Natural Health: What can I take to ease labour pain?

Plus: natural ways to deal with varicose veins

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

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Data or dreamland? The dangers of sleep-tracking software and wearables

Using trackers to monitor our shuteye can be counterproductive for those struggling to nod off by giving them something else to worry about. In extreme cases, it can lead to orthosomnia or sleep-related anxiety

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

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The daily grind: Striking the right balance between coffee's health perks and risks

A new study has found that drinking coffee in moderation can help prevent type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But is it possible to get too much of a good thing?

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Athletics and resilience: Sport is rewarding, but brutally unforgiving, in equal measure

Athletics and resilience: Sport is rewarding, but brutally unforgiving, in equal measure

Athlete Frank McGrath overcame the odds after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour to win a place on the team representing Ireland at the upcoming under-20 men’s European Cross Country Championships in Turkey. His mum, Peta Bee, describes what it’s like to watch her son push on

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

I never considered the possibility I’d get pancreatic cancer

I never considered the possibility I’d get pancreatic cancer

Katherine Aherne’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis came as a shock, especially since she was healthy and fit at the time. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she had major surgery and is still doing well two years later

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

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Out of the hot seat: Short movement breaks beat the risks of sedentary work

Moving your body little and often can do wonders for your health

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Golfer Leona Maguire: The learning process never ends

Golfer Leona Maguire: The learning process never ends

Cavan woman spent last week in Florida competing in the LPGA CME Group Tour Championships

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

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Natural Health: What can my teen do about the painful boils on his neck?

Plus: dealing with gum inflammation after a filling

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Secondary infertility: What can be done when it's time for one more to love?

Secondary infertility: What can be done when it's time for one more to love?

The government plans to extend funding for IVF to couples experiencing secondary infertility. Sharon Ní Chonchúir talks to two women who long to have more than one child and consults experts on what can be done

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Sex Sláinte: What we can learn from the relationship high-jinks on Rivals

Sex Sláinte: What we can learn from the relationship high-jinks on Rivals

The uninhibited romp-com prompts a sex educator to reflect on the importance of openness and consent in mutually satisfying relationships

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

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Catherine Conlon: Ability to stand on one leg is a longevity indicator

The longer you can maintain your balance, the less likely you are to fall and the lower your risk of developing certain diseases

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Heart health: My symptoms came out of the blue — I needed surgery

Heart health: My symptoms came out of the blue — I needed surgery

Karen Berry put her breathlessness down to being in her mid-40s and needing to improve her fitness. However, after she fainted, tests revealed she needed to undergo urgent heart surgery

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Aslan and Lee Tomkins: How Dublin rockers got fit to enter a new chapter

Aslan and Lee Tomkins: How Dublin rockers got fit to enter a new chapter

Singer and musician Lee Tomkins, from Dublin, has joined Billy McGuinness, Joe Jewell and Alan Downey as the frontman of the legendary band, keeping their music alive.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Workplace Wellbeing: Silence the fear to amplify your voice and speak publicly

Workplace Wellbeing: Silence the fear to amplify your voice and speak publicly

Public speaking ranks among our greatest worries but, with practice and persistence, it’s possible to gain confidence

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Working Life: It’s a privilege to support people through life-defining moments

Working Life: It’s a privilege to support people through life-defining moments

Dr Máire Finn, GP, Ennis Centric Health

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Working Life: I run a gym class for patients of COPD

Working Life: I run a gym class for patients of COPD

Majella O’Reilly, clinical specialist in pulmonary rehabilitation, Dublin North Central

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

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Natural Health: What can my husband do about his teeth grinding at night?

Plus: natural ways of minding your voice box

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

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Keepy-uppies: We need to talk about maintaining male friendships

A man’s social circle often dwindles between his mid-20s to early 30s when he meets a life partner. But maintaining connections with old mates and making new ones can improve mental health, whether it’s having a drink at the local pub, watching a game together, or playing five-a-side soccer

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

For those about to sweat: How Paul Mescal got fighting fit for Gladiator II

For those about to sweat: How Paul Mescal got fighting fit for Gladiator II

Paul Mescal has helped to popularise a functionally and aesthetically impressive body type. We can achieve healthier muscles and a stronger physique too

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Home nursing supports: No place like home to heal

Home nursing supports: No place like home to heal

A special care nursing service provided by his insurance company allowed Ciarán McCormack to recover at home instead of in hospital

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Elaine Crowley: My life is pretty much an open book

Elaine Crowley: My life is pretty much an open book

"I never shut up. When I was growing up, I was convinced that I’d be the youngest-ever winner of Eurovision. I never even entered."

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

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Workplace Wellbeing: Striving to end stigma surrounding mental health

Attitudes to disclosing mental health issues in the workplace are gradually changing and employers can help by focusing on employees’ strengths rather than their weaknesses

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

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Zac Ward: I tend to overthink things, especially with rugby

Irish rugby union player says his biggest fear is letting his family down, or spiders

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

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Workplace Wellbeing: When drive for success drives us down

We live in a culture that praises people who work long hours, but there comes a point where it can tip over into a compulsion and undermine our health

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

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Older but wiser: protecting our brain health as we age — and keeping a positive outlook

Our senior years are typically associated with cognitive decline. However, research shows that many older people are better decision-makers and have a more positive outlook than the younger generation. We talk to experts about protecting brain health in our later years

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

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Banish your back pain with these six handy hacks

From getting up from your seat every hour and moving for five minutes to doing regular strengthening exercises and setting up a strict bedtime routine, there's plenty you can do to ease your aches

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Working Life: Home visits are one of the great privileges of being a social worker

Working Life: Home visits are one of the great privileges of being a social worker

Órla Kennedy, social worker with Linn Team, Galway City West & North, HSE

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024