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Natural health: What can I do about my sore breasts?

Plus a natural treatment option for lumbago

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

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Nine surprising ways dehydration can impact your body and general health

<p>Squats are now among the exercises often recommended to improve strength in the muscles around the knees, including the quads, hamstrings, calves, and hips, and to enhance range of movement.</p>

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How to keep your knees in good shape for lasting joint relief

How your menstrual cycle can impact your mental and physical health

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How your menstrual cycle can impact your mental and physical health

Pancreatic cancer: The signs and symptoms to look out for

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Pancreatic cancer: The signs and symptoms to look out for

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'My headaches are sometimes like an icepick digging into my face'

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Natural Health: What can I take to ease my travel sickness?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with asthma-related build-up

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

How I'm giving myself the best possible chance to catch cancer early

How I'm giving myself the best possible chance to catch cancer early

Corkwoman Fiona Ryan decided to undergo testing for a faulty BRCA gene after her late sister — who was being treated for breast cancer — was found to be a carrier

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

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Natural Health: How can I speed up healing to soft tissue damage?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with that unpeaceful, queasy feeling

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

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Five things that may be causing you to have back pain

Back pain can stem from a variety of factors, ranging from simple muscle strains to more serious medical conditions.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

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The benefits of early detection when it comes to different cancers

Screening programmes are vital, but there is also much that each of us can do in terms of self-checking when it comes to spotting the early signs of disease

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

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Aoife Hearne: How do I get my children back on track after they lost their appetite in the hot weather?

We're back home a week and they are still off their food — I've to coax them to eat at mealtimes

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

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Natural Health: My nails keep breaking even though I have plenty of calcium in my diet

Marine collagen is the best choice for nail, hair, and skin health; whereas bovine collagen is typically recommended for joint, bone, and muscle repair.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

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

More than 64,000 people in Ireland currently suffer from dementia — and this figure is predicted to more than double over the next 20 years

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

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How FemTech is finally addressing long-overlooked needs for women

Tech companies say their products will address longstanding problems in women’s health and medical misogyny. Will they create other problems though?

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The HSE in partnership with people living with HIV

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

Enda McGrattan, is co-CEO of Poz Vibe Tribe

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

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Natural health: How can I heal a stubborn bruise on my face?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with foot callouses

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

I noticed a lump in my throat while swallowing — it was cancer

I noticed a lump in my throat while swallowing — it was cancer

Business manager Mike Freeney enjoyed ultra running in his free time, but difficulty eating and keeping up with other runners led him to visit his GP and the start of tests, which revealed throat cancer

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

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Hepatitis: how to know the different kinds, how they're caused, and how to deal with them

There are several different types of hepatitis. Some will pass without any serious problems, while others can be long-lasting

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

My kids forced me to get my hearing checked — how right they were

My kids forced me to get my hearing checked — how right they were

Vickie Maye noticed a decline in her hearing in her late 20s after undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma. She decided to act when she could no longer rely on lip reading at social events, and her children were fed up with having to repeat themselves over and over

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

‘My mom never knew she had dementia — it would have devastated her’

‘My mom never knew she had dementia — it would have devastated her’

Neuroscientist Sabina Brennan encourages caregivers to live in the moment and notice the happy experiences they share with their loved one

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Woman rubbing aching back

Natural Health: What can I do about my lower back pain?

Plus: natural ways of helping your loved one with repetitive behaviours

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

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What are cataracts and what are the warning signs and symptoms to know?

Although cataracts can emerge at any stage of life, people are much more likely to develop symptoms aged 60 and over

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

ADELE MINER

I wore vitamin supplement patches to boost my energy levels — here's what happened

More studies are needed to prove their efficacy, but for people who find it hard to take pills, wellness patches might be the solution

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Woman applying cold sore cream on lips in front of mirror

Natural Health: What can I do about my stress-related cold sores?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with travel sickness

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Natural Health: How can I boost my late-pregnancy energy levels?

Natural Health: How can I boost my late-pregnancy energy levels?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with warts by the fingernails

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Athletic woman eating a healthy bowl of muesli with fruit sitting on floor in the kitchen at home

How to find your biological age and the biohacking tips to lower it

Doctors share what you should be doing to reverse your biological age

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

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How to start lifting weights and build muscle in mid-life

Confusing advice abounds on how to stay strong as we age, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Our experts’ tips for building muscle make it simple

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

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What are the health risks of flying and how can we limit their impact?

Flying takes a toll on your body, but with a few practical strategies, you can start your holiday feeling your best

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

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

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

A high cholesterol level is dangerous, but with the right diet, an active lifestyle, and support from your doctor, you can get it under control

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

'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

5 early signs of breast cancer ??? as Jessie J opens up about diagnosis

The different stages of breast cancer and the five key early symptoms to look out for

People are advised to examine breasts about once a month and look for early signs of breast cancer.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

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A period of life we need to talk about — the stigma that still surrounds menstruation

Menstruation is still surrounded by stigma, with half of women feeling uneasy discussing it at work and the majority of students lacking an understanding of their cycle

Fri, 30 May, 2025

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Tips to keep in mind before lacing up your trainers for a run

Before you lace up your trainers and head out to exercise under the hot sun, keep these tips in mind

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Diarmuid O'Flynn on prostate cancer: I delayed going to the doctor and almost paid the price

Diarmuid O'Flynn on prostate cancer: I delayed going to the doctor and almost paid the price

Prostate cancer is in the news with the announcement that a former US president has the disease. Diarmuid O’Flynn reflects on his experience and urges other men not to do as he did — delay going to a doctor

Sun, 25 May, 2025

'It's a straightforward procedure': Getting a tattoo was a lot worse than ‘the snip’

'It's a straightforward procedure': Getting a tattoo was a lot worse than ‘the snip’

A new ‘no-scalpel’ method for vasectomy has made the procedure less invasive, with it taking less than an hour.

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Portrait of cheerful senior woman wearing sunhat on summer vacation, looking away

How to protect our skin from sun damage and cancer in the sunshine

The recent good weather makes it feel like summer has finally arrived, but it’s important to think about how to protect our skin

Fri, 23 May, 2025

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Natural health: How can I heal my bloodshot eye?

Plus, tackling athlete's foot

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Dermorexia: ‘My pursuit of clear skin has cost me time, money and pain, but how far is too far?’

Dermorexia: ‘My pursuit of clear skin has cost me time, money and pain, but how far is too far?’

Nicole Glennon estimates she has spent thousands of euros to keep acne at bay – but is it a disorder, or just another symptom of a society obsessed with aesthetics?

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Sleeping positions

We all have our go-to sleeping position but what’s the healthiest position to sleep in?

The ideal body posture can vary depending on individual needs and health conditions

Fri, 16 May, 2025

UK's first womb transplant

Born without a womb: 'It may take time to adjust, but you’re still you'

A teenage girl’s failure to menstruate may be a sign she does not have a uterus. A recent successful transplant offers new hope of carrying a child

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Deodorant needed

Sniffing out your health concerns — how scents can signal underlying medical conditions

Here are some signs that your body odour could point to a bigger health problem

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Bacterial vaginosis — the causes, the symptoms, and the treatments

A new clinical trial in Australia has found that bacterial vaginosis is a sexually transmitted infection, and simultaneously treating the male partner can significantly reduce the recurrence rate in women

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Perfect smile.

Are healthy teeth and 'perfect' teeth the same thing?

Perfect gnashers are increasingly seen as a must-have by men who want to look their best. But less is more, advise dentists who want patients to focus on healthy teeth and not a day-glow smile

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Young woman relaxing in the sauna

Some like it hot — the benefits of sauna and steam

Adding a sauna or steam room ritual to your weekly routine could reap lots of health rewards

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Some truths about weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro

Some truths about weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro

Lauren Taylor speaks to Dr Jack Mosley – son of the late Michael Mosley – about weight-loss medication.

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Why you should always trust your gut when it comes to coeliac disease

Why you should always trust your gut when it comes to coeliac disease

This autoimmune condition is much more than just an upset tummy, and its wide range of symptoms affects the lives of almost 2% of the Irish population

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Millennial medics share their prescriptions for good health and wellbeing

Millennial medics share their prescriptions for good health and wellbeing

Four health professionals born in 2000 each give their prescription for good health

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Pregnant wife having acid reflux because of her pregnancy

Natural Health: What can I do about my pregnancy heartburn?

Plus: how to deal with painful and infected "backne"

Sun, 29 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