To the devoted disciples of the church of supplements, it was a pronouncement near tantamount to blasphemy. It was claimed that the expensive practice of swallowing vitamins and minerals to better one's health was little more than a tax on the gullible. Well, it's enough to have you reaching ... Read more →
As somebody who hasn't quite got to grips with budgeting, I'm always trying to glean pointers from people who are better at balancing the books. Until recently, the money lessons I learned from more frugal types were fairly obvious. They write a budget at the beginning of the month. They pay ... Read more →
When you open the doors to your wardrobe, how do you feel? For most people, the response is usually a highly emotional one. Excitement at spotting something fun you just bought; amusement over a sparkly dress you wore to a party a decade ago; sadness at the jeans that always make you feel lumpy; a... Read more →
What does real self-care look like? Sometimes it's doing the hardest things - like getting into a good morning routine and doing a workout even though it's the last thing you feel like. Prioritising your sleep and sorting your finances may not sound like self-care, but the experts say it'll be a w... Read more →
Diabetes mellitus (DM) - commonly referred to as diabetes - is now considered an epidemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). From the very young to the very old, it can affect people from all walks of life. The warning signs can be so mild that you don't notice them and that's especially true... Read more →
Men are notorious for neglecting their health so every November, the Movember campaign aims to raise awareness for male specific conditions and encourage men to be more open about their health and seek help when needed. The campaign has been running in Ireland for ten years, but Les Reilly wa... Read more →
How did you get on with last week's worksheets? Did you put some time aside to plan out your goals for our five-week plan? Did you think a little about what you are going to do over these five weeks? I hope the recipe turned out well - cooking from scratch is so important! Today I want to pro... Read more →
Michelle Obama says she felt “lost and alone” after suffering a miscarriage 20 years ago and she and Barack Obama underwent IVF to conceive their two daughters. “We were trying to get pregnant and it wasn’t going well,” Mrs Obama, 54, writes in her upcoming memoi... Read more →
Just one caffeinated energy drink could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in 90 minutes, a new study has found. Energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster have been linked to stomach, nerve and heart problems in the past, but this study by the University of Texas is one of the first t... Read more →
The dark, short days of winter can have a profound effect on the mental health of Seasonal Affective Disorder sufferers. A week ago, the clocks went back and while many people celebrated with a well-earned extra hour in bed, for others 60 minutes wasn't nearly enough. For the 7pc who s... Read more →
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