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<p>Odhrán Mc Carthy: “Some people click and some don’t. Why spend time and effort trying to connect with someone if it’s clear it’s just not happening? Tell them that it was nice talking to them and start again with someone else.”</p>

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Workplace Wellbeing: How to master the art of small talk

Many of us dread it, but casual conversation is often the first step to meaningful connections, and with a few simple tools, it doesn’t have to be a chore

<p>What surprising effects can dehydration have on the body?</p>

health and wellbeing

Nine surprising ways dehydration can impact your body and general health

<p>A common cause of back pain is an injury, like a pulled muscle.</p>

health and wellbeing

Five things that may be causing you to have back pain

A Happy Blonde Senior Woman Watching Some Yoga Classes While Using An App On Her Tablet

health and wellbeing

What are statins and can they reduce your risk of dementia?

The HSE in partnership with people living with HIV

health and wellbeing

Working Life: Shame and stigma were stopping me from thriving and living my best life

Everything you need to know about cholesterol and how to keep it under control

health and wellbeing

Everything you need to know about cholesterol and how to keep it under control

Celebrating 25 years of health and wellbeing

'I spent years being ashamed of myself and not speaking about it': Opening up about men's health

'I spent years being ashamed of myself and not speaking about it': Opening up about men's health

Men have long been too shy or too macho to talk about their health, whether mental or physical, or even see a doctor, but that is starting to change.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

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I’m not the only one to have experienced a friendship breakup

Close pals are an important part of our lives and can even improve our health, but staying in touch requires work, writes Sharon Ní Chonchúir

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Worried businesswoman using mobile phone in office

Workplace Wellbeing: Why you shouldn't allow yourself to be a busy fool at work

Instead of reactively clearing our email inbox or replying to instant messages, we need to focus on our priorities

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Seeking support from Pieta House: ‘It was easier to open up to a stranger than to family’

Seeking support from Pieta House: ‘It was easier to open up to a stranger than to family’

At 18, Dean Hayes was grieving the loss of his grandmother and grappling with coming out as gay. He turned to Pieta House for help and has since become an active volunteer with the charity

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Workplace Wellbeing: I tested three wellbeing apps to stay motivated in work

Workplace Wellbeing: I tested three wellbeing apps to stay motivated in work

Studies have shown that healthy employees are more efficient, so employers are investing in wellbeing apps. Sharon Ní Chonchúir samples three high-profile ones

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Businesswoman Having Neck Ache Due To Work Over Load And Bad Posture

Natural Health: I developed fibromyalgia during a stressful time at work

My scalp is itchy and has started to flake. Is there a natural hair tonic I could use?

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Workplace Wellbeing: How to cope with a narcissistic boss

Workplace Wellbeing: How to cope with a narcissistic boss

Narcissistic personality disorder only affects a small percentage of the population, but it’s a lot more prevalent in senior management

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Workplace Wellbeing: Weighing the ups and downs of the side hustle shuffle

Workplace Wellbeing: Weighing the ups and downs of the side hustle shuffle

Earning extra money a strong motivation for taking on additional work but before rushing in, first consider the stress it can generate

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

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Breath of the wild: How time in nature can help our physical and mental health

In a new movie, Saoirse Ronan plays a young woman who returns to her remote island home, where she reconnects with its untamed beauty and slowly rebuilds her mental health. Spending time in nature is one of the oldest therapies known to humankind, and it’s essentially free. So why is it not promoted more by medical practitioners?

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Smiling young woman following online courses on her laptop at home

Workplace Wellbeing: Navigating work from your living room

Hybrid working has become commonplace, but it’s in the experimental stage. Employees and managers are still learning how to balance productivity with a healthy work-life balance

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Enjoying the summer breeze

Breathing and stress: Inhale the calm, exhale the anxiety

Nasal breathing can help in many ways, from easing anxiety to restoring sleep patterns

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Workplace Wellbeing: Managing blurred lines between work and home

Workplace Wellbeing: Managing blurred lines between work and home

Hybrid working can save on commuting time, but there's a risk it can weaken the boundaries between our work and personal lives

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Asian tired business woman feeling overwhelmed and desperate after a long day at work.

Workplace Wellbeing: Escape the slow grind of boredom

Unfulfilling or tedious work can be just as stressful as burnout. Here’s how to escape the phenomenon known as rust-out before it corrodes you

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

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Workplace Wellbeing: How to negotiate to help achieve your career goals

Brush up on your negotiating skills to help you achieve your career goals

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

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Stress, anxiety and menopause can take a hard toll on women's cardiac health

Women have historically been thought to have a lower risk of cardiovascular issues than men. Yet statistics disprove this, writes Sharon Ní Chonchúir

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

What your favourite colour might say about you

What your favourite colour might say about you

There is strong evidence that colour can set a mood but is there a link between colour preferences and personality type?

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Businesswoman working at a busy office

Free flow: unlocking creativity and your best performance

Experts say entrepreneurs, athletes, and writers all enter 'flow state' when they really concentrate on the task at hand — it's a reward in itself but also can increase productivity

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Man, thinking and married in bedroom at house with stress, anxiety and problem of secret from cheating on sleeping woman. Frustr

Guilt, stress, expense... the physical and mental impacts of male infertility

Suspected causes can range from microplastic pollution to injuries and infections as well as anabolic steroid use. And, according to a fertility expert, some significant factors in the problem are smoking and vaping

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

Lavender essential oil

Scents and sensibility — some facts about essential oils

Do essential oils work? Here’s what the science says...

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

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Workplace Wellbeing: Why a two-week holiday isn't enough for your physical or mental health

Experts say longer holidays of around a month can be a real opportunity to step away from the stress of the workplace and switch off entirely

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

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Rest assured: How the way we sleep affects our waking hours

The optimal sleep position is on your left side, with a pillow between your legs and your head slightly forward. But once you nod off, your body will nearly always find the most comfortable position

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Happy attractive millennial woman training online at home.

Workplace aches and pains — how movement and stretching can help

More and more of us are working in desk-based jobs, which can affect our health. Taking standing breaks, going for a gentle walk or doing yoga stretches can help relieve stress and minimise the impact of prolonged sitting

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

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The science behind why introverts thrive in many areas — and their hidden benefits

Extroverts are energised by socialising and work meetings, but introverts find it easier to spend long periods in solitary work, making it more likely for them to come up with a fresh idea or master a skill

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

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New research shows how menopause affects the brain, from memory to mood

You can’t remember where you left the car keys, there’s a name at the tip of your tongue, or you’ve lost your train of thought. The cognitive challenges that often come with midlife hormone changes can undermine women’s confidence. We examine the latest research

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

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Workplace Wellbeing: How digital nomads are charting their own career paths

Access to smart technology and good wifi make it possible to mix a love for travel and work. But before packing your bags, consider the realities, such as costs, tax, and isolation

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Working Life: I take a call from a very upset daughter concerned her mother is more confused than usual

Working Life: I take a call from a very upset daughter concerned her mother is more confused than usual

Cathy McHale, advanced nurse practitioner, Institute of Memory and Cognition, Tallaght University Hospital

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

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