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

Helen Tuffy’s inflammatory joint issues and immunity have significantly improved since she started a weekly wellness habit at The Hot Box Sauna near the river Boyne in Co Meath. Pictures: Barry Cronin

While some people spend the beginning of the year reflecting upon the time that has passed, others put their energy towards focusing on the future. Regardless of a person’s predisposition, January inspires change.

Despite the immense effort put into well-intended and meticulously thought-out plans, research suggests that less than 10% of new year’s resolutions are kept by the end of the year. Moreover, up to 80% of resolutions are already broken before the end of February.