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Avoid new year diet and find balance beyond food rules 
Instead of looking for new ways to lose weight, consider taking an intuitive eating approach, which teaches us to tune into our body’s signals so that we eat what we need and when we’re hungry

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

A pensive businessman sits at his desk with closed eyes, taking a moment for himself in a modern office.
Mindfulness ‘can make all the difference to our working day’
Tuning in and finding stillness can help us cope with a working day filled with non-stop deadlines, meetings, and instant messages

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

ADELE MINER
Can tiny tweaks beat total makeovers?
Could microdosing long to-do lists and making small, bite-sized changes be the key to fitting more into your day without overhauling your whole routine?

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Health Food for Fitness
20 ways to pack more fibre into your diet
Certain plant foods help feed the bacteria in our gut microbiome, so it’s vital to get our daily fill. Their benefits go beyond simply keeping us regular

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

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Make 2026 the year you take up strength training
Does the idea of strength training feel daunting? No need — just follow these simple tips for consistent progress

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Healty eating
Food resolutions that just might stick
Ditch self-denial and embrace more sustainable goals in 2026 to add big flavour and vital nutrition to your diet

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

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Watch: Learn to run, week four — Expert tips to continue your running journey
Coach Emmett Dunleavy shares his advice for novice runners on the final week of his four-week training plan

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

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Four key chemicals that govern your life — and expert tips on how to optimise them
From exercise to social connections and healthy food, understanding the role dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins play in our bodies can help you boost their positive effects

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

I do weekly sauna sessions and always finish on cold — I haven't had a cold in a year
I do weekly sauna sessions and always finish on cold — I haven't had a cold in a year
Nurse Helen Tuffy was accustomed to picking up illnesses due to the nature of her work, but all that changed when she started visiting the local sauna, followed by an icy dip in the river

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

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How increasing your steps and walking more can help you to live longer
Intense fitness routines can be daunting, but simply going for a walk can significantly improve your health. Upping your daily steps will quickly make a difference and put you on the path to a longer life

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

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Watch: Learn to run, week three — Expert tips to continue your running journey
Coach Emmett Dunleavy shares his advice for novice runners on week three of his four-week training plan, including why you should consider joining a running group

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Running towards a long and happy life
Watch: Learn to run, week two — Expert tips to continue your running journey
 Coach Emmett Dunleavy shares his advice for novice runners on week two of his four-week training plan, including how to stay mentally strong

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Colm Hayes: I'm trying to up my game with the 40-Day Health Challenge
Colm Hayes: I'm trying to up my game with the 40-Day Health Challenge
Supported by health experts from Operation Transformation, the challenge is designed to motivate participants to focus on improving their physical health, mental wellbeing, and nutrition over 40 days.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

DAVID GILLICK & EMMET DUNLEAVY
Watch: Expert tips for learning how to run at any age — and sticking with it
It may be tempting to turn up the heat and stay snug at home during January, but this pared-back month is ideal for exercising outdoors. Athletics coach Emmett Dunleavy and Olympian David Gillick share their top tips for learning how to run at any age — and stick with it

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Healthy Morning Jogger runner Exercising on White
10-minute exercise routines: Quick ways to bust out of the January blues
If you are already losing motivation for your health and fitness resolutions, there is hope in the form of 10-minute wellbeing hacks that promise to keep you on track

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Raw Foods On Forks (Wet)
Inflammation: How to eat to regulate immune responses
Though designed to help the body fight infection and repair damage, inflammation can trigger serious illness when it becomes chronic. Our diet plays a key role in regulating this immune response

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Running woman in the forest. Close-up of sneakers.
Watch: Top coach on learning how to run in just four weeks 
Start your new year off with these simple running tips for beginners

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

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The power of language: How one word could be key to your best year yet 
Instead of a long list of resolutions, choose a concept — like ‘courage’ or ‘focus’ — to guide you through 2025 and influence your daily decisions

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Bottles of multicolored smoothies
Top 8: Energy and taste by the shot with these fruit and veggie drinks
"Added spices such as ginger, turmeric and chilli challenge the taste buds and lift us out of culinary complacency. They also have health properties, such as curcumin in turmeric, which may be anti-inflammatory."

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

I worked out every morning before work for three weeks - here's what happened
I worked out every morning before work for three weeks - here's what happened
Early joggers and gym goers have become a bit of a trend but is waking up and exercising at the crack of dawn really all it’s cracked up to be?

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

January in wooden letters on clothesline
On the dry for January: The health benefits of giving up alcohol for a month
Those considering giving up alcohol for a month can look forward to many benefits, including weight loss, brighter skin and sharper memory. Also, you will likely feel more positive and energetic without its depressant effects

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Happy man running in the park listening to music on headphones on a summer sunny day
Eight ways to boost your motivation for work, exercise and everything in between
New goals and resistance go hand in hand, so try these science-backed strategies to help you stay on track, writes Peta Bee

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Notes with light bulbs inside human brain on chalkboard
The science behind manifesting: How to visualise an outcome to create your best year ever
Far from being a flash in the pan or a trendy buzzword, manifesting is backed by scientific fact, and harnessed by leading sportspeople and celebrities

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

White Ladder Leaning Onto 2025 And Bull's Eye Target On Blue Background
New year, new start: Tried-and-tested strategies to help you achieve your 2025 goals
The best ways to ensure we reach our targets include aligning our goals with our values, learning from past mistakes, dropping self-limiting beliefs, and taking things one step at a time

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Organic Oatmeal topped with Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries and Pomegranate Seeds and Mint Leaves
How to turbocharge your day with nutritious oats
Oatmeal helps lower blood pressure, improves digestive health, and is a versatile option for a warming winter breakfast. What’s more, it’s grown right here in Ireland,

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

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