Resilience isn’t inspirational. It’s crawling out of a hell you never thought you’d be in
I’ve heard self-help gurus say you need to expose yourself to situations of rejection to build resilience, and I’m just not buying into that
Health & Wellness
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Why feeling lonely has serious implications for your brain health
Feeling lonely just means you are human – but staying lonely can make you ill, change your behaviour and change your brain
‘Just eat’ is the worst advice for someone with an eating disorder
The one time I ‘just ate’ during my recovery, I sent my body into shock
Eczema season guide: What is the skin condition and how to support your child
Autumn doesn’t have to mean a surge in sore skin. With a clear plan, eczema need not shape your child’s school life
Doctors and chefs on what they eat when sick: ‘It’s what my family has used for generations’
From hacking coughs and sore throats to flus and hangovers, these foods will help get you back to yourself
New thinking on asthma management may be a game-changer
Fundamental changes in asthma management are all geared to breaking the inhalers-antibiotics-inhalers-steroids cycle
Women starting strength training midlife: ‘I had always associated exercise with losing weight and being skinny’
Women in their 40s, 50s and 60s are realising importance of keeping their bodies fit and strong as they age
Should every midlife woman be on HRT?
Positivity abounds around hormone replacement therapy, but is it a panacea for all ageing women?
An 18-year-old girl was the first in Ireland to benefit from pain-free surgery
The celebration is both a tribute to the pioneers who revolutionised surgery and an opportunity to appreciate the silent guardians of the operating room
At least 1,000 new GPs required to maintain patient ratios, says representative group
Care of ageing population the greatest challenge facing the health service in next five years, says ICGP
Blood transfusion service appeals for donors as supplies run critically low
‘High hospital demand and increasing illness mean we need help’ – IBTS
‘I have given up going to the gym because of my clingy boyfriend’
Tell Me About It: ‘His insecurity is growing all the time and the fact that we are together over a year has not helped’
Women who take HRT after menopause less likely to develop dementia, study indicates
Having more children and higher blood estrogen levels is associated with reduced risk of dementia
Examining how stress leaves its molecular mark
Research Lives: Dr Claire Potter, academic clinical lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast
Monica Seles brings a welcome awareness to a rare disease
This little-understood neurological condition affects how our voluntary muscles work
Creativity could be prescribed to improve brain health, study suggests
Music, dance, visual arts, and even specific video games can slow brain ageing, Trinity College research finds
Exercise in minutes, not hours: Study finds brief bursts may boost health
Research suggests short bouts of vigorous activity may extend life, but genetic factors still loom large
What are the best exercises for back pain? Here’s what doctors recommend
Doctors warn that inactivity can aggravate symptoms and prolong recovery
Medical education is advancing – but the hallmarks of a good doctor remain the same
New TCD course aims to reflect the tech revolutions, demographic shifts and ethical quandaries that doctors will face
Two in five men in Ireland die before the age of 75, report finds
Men in Ireland dying too young from causes that are largely preventable, Movember charity research outlines
Managing chronic pain no longer a case of endurance
In Dublin’s Mount Carmel HSE surgical hub, ‘it’s so calm and you know you’re actually going to be seen’
Sea swimming: How safe is it to take plunge beyond the summer in Ireland?
The rise of open-water swimming offers benefits, but experts warn of hidden dangers in winter seas
Feed the ‘rainforest’ in your gut
Research Lives: Jens Walter, professor of ecology, food and the microbiome at UCC
Oura 4 review: new generation device smartens up
Ring now a better fit, ridiculously easy to charge and has greater functionality but it comes with a premium price tag
Why do overweight people have better survival rates from some cancers and heart problems?
Cuomo’s paradox emphasises the need for more tailored messaging that separates prevention from survival goals
‘Throughout my life I’ve struggled to read social and romantic cues, particularly in relationships’
Tell Me About It: ‘I’m feeling overwhelmed by the state of my personal life’
Sparking innovation in healthcare: From virtual reality for pain to digital diagnostic systems
HSE Spark awards celebrate innovative healthcare professionals who improve patient care across the public healthcare system
Graphic artist Matthew Kelly: ‘If I wasn’t ecstatic then I was depressed’
Kelly, who lost his father at a young age, has used different people’s perspectives on grief, and the love that fuels it, for his comic Porter Loves Cleo
Set your pulses racing: 15 ways to eat - and enjoy - these life-changing legumes
Peas, beans and lentils are nutritious and versatile while also being affordable and sustainable
Three unique new spa treatments to try in Ireland, with prices starting from €145
From Castlemartyr Resort to Ballyfin Demesne, these new treatments are worth knowing about
‘Do you realise I am Irish and we’d never put up with this?’
Recalling a wild child sister whose teenage years were rebellious as she straddled that time in Dublin, which was still a place called ‘town’
Japanese walking: How to try this viral fitness trend
Studies show high-intensity interval walking ‘significantly enhances fitness, muscle strength, and health markers’
Irish chief executives on how they cope with the loneliness of leadership
Tips for staying grounded, connected and healthy once you reach the corner office
Belfast start-up pioneers breakthrough treatment for chronic skin conditions like eczema
Granlab’s patent-pending formula could bring relief to those with psoriasis, eczema and sensitive skin
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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