Plus, how can I help my dry hair in menopause?

A recent study has linked the widely used artificial sweetener erythritol to an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. Do we need to look for alternatives? 

From generating wave energy to harvesting seaweed for agriculture and skincare products, three businesses have found ways to harness the ocean sustainably while creating rewarding careers for employees   

As trusted adults who can be relied on for extra support, love and guidance, godmothers often play a critical role in the lives of their godchildren. It’s a relationship that can remain strong long after the child grows into adulthood

"You were plucked from the obscurity of darkness into this incredible light, this gift, this life. And what do we do with the gift, this almost zero chance of life? We often allow others to tarnish it."

Audio erotica apps are booming — Nicole Glennon looks at why they're proving to be a new frontier for women and queer people in embracing sexual pleasure

Professor Sally Ann Lynch, consultant geneticist, Temple Street and Crumlin children’s hospitals and UCD School of Medicine

"Histamine is a critical chemical in the body and supports gut, brain, immune, and nervous system health - however, when we produce excess histamine, or the body has trouble eliminating it efficiently, we develop histamine intolerance."

Companies are introducing supports to help female employees going through menopause. The investment makes sound financial sense 

Rather than shying away from cheese if you have high cholesterol, a recent Irish study has found it can actually improve your cardiovascular health

Ping, ding, ring — these are just some of the many interruptions in our working day. We may regard all this switching back and forth between tasks as multitasking, but experts say it contributes to stress and reduces productivity

GP Laura Lenihan’s recent heartfelt Instagram post on the struggle to juggle her demanding job with the needs of three young children struck a chord with her followers, writes Helen O’Callaghan

'Joanne McNally is the GOAT. I’d have her at my dinner party. I’d love to say I’d invite a load of stand-ups, but I am worried it would just be a table full of egos...'

Plus: natural methods for dealing with tension headaches

Ahead of World HPV day, we talk to Laura Brennan's brother and experts about the free vaccine catch-up programme named in her honour 

Psychologist Caroline Martin is here to answer your questions on whatever issues you are dealing with in life, from work pressure and stress to loneliness and grief

The lymphatic system drains excess fluid from the body’s tissues and plays a vital role in supporting our immune system. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is an established massage therapy that can help the system to function more efficiently 

The trades are no longer the all-male bastion they once were. Three women talk about their experience

We ask three overseas female doctors and a medical student about studying and working in Ireland and to highlight the difference between our medical system and that of their home country  

'If I could, I'd have a cup of Barry's tea probably every half an hour right up until bed'

Becky Hanney, senior paediatric occupational therapist, HSE

'Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants' from Michael Pollan is the mantra by which the Cobh chef and writer cooks and eats

There is a sea change afoot when it comes to mental health. From initiatives like Men's Sheds and national and local club sports, barriers are coming down and men are no longer dismissing their emotional wellbeing, says Noel Baker 

And natural ways of dealing with frozen shoulder

Recognising your body's response to stress, anxiety or fear is the first step to creating a toolbox that will enable us to slow down in an overstimulated world, says Pat Divilly

Could emotionally sophisticated chatbots offering a 24-hour service replace in-person therapy? 

Opera singer Kim Sheehan has long used voice meditation to calm her nervous system following the adrenaline high of performance. She is now offering others the opportunity to discover the healing power of sound through her workshops

Exercising to the point where your body is under mild to moderate pressure can, among many benefits, help to stimulate DNA repair and add years to your life 

It’s estimated we receive a new alert every three minutes, which can distract us from our planned work. We need to find ways to handle the barrage for the sake of our productivity and mental health

Pat Doyle, outgoing CEO, Peter McVerry Trust

Dr Claire Conlon, senior clinical psychologist, The Caterpillar Clinic and Heart Children Ireland

And a reader with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) asks for a probiotic recommendation

The 34-year-old has just shared the news that she is expecting her first baby this summer

Bruce Willis' previous diagnosis of aphasia has developed into frontotemporal dementia

Vaping can help adults to quit smoking but health experts say it's best to follow clinically tested approaches if you want to stub out the habit safely. There is also concern about the sharp rise in vaping among young people, which can be a gateway to traditional cigarettes.

A New York psychotherapist wants us to change how women look at perfectionism. Rather than seeing it as a negative trait, she says they need to harness it for their benefit

One in three Irish people now buys coffee at least once a day - but can you get too much of a good thing? 

Becoming a mother often changes your priorities but experts say it does not mean you have to shelve your career plans 

Recent research has highlighted why seizure first-aid needs to be general knowledge amongst the wider public

'It’s about getting into that routine of cooking, and it takes me so long to cook, it wrecks my head, but you just have to do it'

Digestive health is one of the main factors when it comes to sensitive teeth

Mairéad Cheevers, chief operations officer, Rose Clinic, Limerick

The three-year-old first developed a fever, but her condition quickly took a turn

The actress lost her 86-year-old mother, Sheila, to a stroke last October, 17 years after a stroke also claimed the life of her father, Padraig, who was 69.

Professor Martin O’Sullivan, consultant surgeon, Breastcheck/CUH/Bon Secours/UCC, brings us into a day in his Working Life

The Cork All-Ireland winning footballer says her 89-year-old granny Sheila never fails to make her smile