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Derval O'Rourke: The importance of small, simple changes — and my overnight oats recipe

Derval O'Rourke: The importance of small, simple changes — and my overnight oats recipe

"I made some small changes at the start of this year and whilst they were not significant, the cumulative effect of them has made a difference to how I’m feeling."

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Girl Reading in Library

Derval O'Rourke: Five great tips from our book club to help you read more books

Plus a recipe for crispy peanut butter squares

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Smiling couple walking with tennis racquets

Derval O'Rourke: Five tips if you're trying a new sport as an adult

Plus my recipe for pea and mint soup

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Counseling woman or psychologist listening to patient in therapy of mental health problem, mind healthcare or advisory support.

Derval O'Rourke: How I’ve learned to deal with expectations in different areas

Plus a tasty turkey stir fry recipe

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Various Scattered Pills

Derval O'Rourke: Everything you need to know about food supplements

Plus a quick and easy recipe for booster bars

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Derval O'Rourke: My slow-cooked beef and bean curry recipe is perfect for weekend cooking

Derval O'Rourke: My slow-cooked beef and bean curry recipe is perfect for weekend cooking

Plus: is there such a thing as the ‘ideal week’?

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Derval O'Rourke: How to make my baked hake and smashed spuds

Derval O'Rourke: How to make my baked hake and smashed spuds

Plus: the importance of a good night's sleep - and how to get one

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Jars in Pantry

Derval O'Rourke: My kitchen food staples to easily prepare meals and snacks

One of the best ways to nourish yourself is to take some time and stock your kitchen in a way that works with your lifestyle.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2024

Derval O'Rourke: How I will structure my New Year goals plus my recipe for shakshuka

Derval O'Rourke: How I will structure my New Year goals plus my recipe for shakshuka

There are plenty of ways to make meaningful change in 2024.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Chocolate and peanut butter energy bar

Derval O'Rourke: How to make my frozen protein bars

Plus: Wellbeing trends for 2024, and tips for the new year

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024