#Health - Life

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Fiona White, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Skin cancer: When the doctor said 'unfortunately' I knew it was bad news
A mum of two never thought she would be a ‘candidate for skin cancer’, and now covers up whenever she is out in the sun

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Working Life: Good Vibrations choir helps patients find a new voice
Working Life: Good Vibrations choir helps patients find a new voice
Dr Trish Rooney, vocal lecturer at MTU Cork School of Music, vocal rehabilitation specialist and founder of the Good Vibrations Choir

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Workplace Wellbeing: how to dress to express your role at work and build a personal brand
Workplace Wellbeing: how to dress to express your role at work and build a personal brand
You don’t need Miranda Priestly’s budget to look good at work. It’s more about finding the right personal style than following the latest trends

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Young woman touching itchy scalp with dirty oily hair, concept of dandruff, seborrhea, irritation
Getting to the root of thinning hair: 'If our hair’s off, we don’t feel right'
A good hair day can set us up for whatever challenges lie ahead, but just as our hormones affect the quality of our skin, so too do they affect our hair. Sarah Finnan speaks to the experts about how to age-proof your tresses and keep them in tip-top shape

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Inside the new therapy garden at Cork ARC for cancer patients
Inside the new therapy garden at Cork ARC for cancer patients
A new therapy garden at Cork ARC opens tomorrow, offering a quiet oasis to soothe and uplift those recovering from cancer treatment

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Working Life: One hour of in-home support makes a massive difference to a family
S Working Life: One hour of in-home support makes a massive difference to a family
Michaella McMahon, fundraising manager, Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

How the power of self-belief can help when you start to doubt your abilities and skills
How the power of self-belief can help when you start to doubt your abilities and skills
Top behavioural researcher Shadé Zahrai says that by questioning our self-doubt, we can loosen its grip and instead harness the power of self-belief

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Bussines woman focused on her work
Workplace wellbeing: Tired of the job but can’t work out what to do?
When the mid-career milestones of pay rises and promotions are no longer satisfying, you may find yourself in a slump. Should you change career or try to love the one you have anew?

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Closeup of a mature couple lying in bed
Sex defies the years: Why you don't have to lose access to intimacy as you age
Movies and TV shows would have us believe that passion is for the young — or at least for the under-40s. But a satisfying, even exciting, sex life can be enjoyed from midlife onwards, once you make some adjustments,

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Working Life: Age doesn’t define ability. I have people in their 90s in my classes. They’d surprise you
S Working Life: Age doesn’t define ability. I have people in their 90s in my classes. They’d surprise you
Lorna O’Regan, nutritionist and wellness coach, Clonakilty, West Cork

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Time stands still
How to plan for your death, from writing a will to talking with loved ones
Preparing for your death may seem morbid to some, but getting your affairs in order and having open conversations with your loved ones can help them to, and you, to grieve properly.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Syphilis treatment
5,160 sexual transmitted infections recorded in first three months of 2026
More than 5,160 cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were recorded in Ireland in the first 13 weeks of the year, 293 more than the same period last year.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

My workplace burnout was my body's way of telling me to change
My workplace burnout was my body's way of telling me to change
Carol Gaffney is just one of the 70% of workers who become physically and emotionally drained from taking on too much in their job and even in life, says Sharon Ní Chonchúir

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Vhi Women's Mini Marathon Launch
Aimee Connolly: 'Running will always be part of my routine'
Sculpted By Aimee cosmetics firm founder Aimee Connolly says she’s a type-A personality who is always on the go. The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador tells Gemma Fullam that exercise helps her sustain her busy schedule

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Illustration of sperm cells
What men should know about their sperm — including how to strengthen it
The ability of sperm to swim effectively is consistent no matter the country and highest in summer no matter the climate

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

DR AMANDA BURKE
S Working Life: My work is a mix of hands-on clinical care and national service development
Dr Amanda Burke, national clinical lead, HSE Child and Youth Mental Health

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

cabbage grow in the field
Inexpensive, versatile and very nutritious — how to fall in love with cabbage
Vogue named 2026 as the year of the cabbage but this nutritional and delicious leafy green has always been popular in Ireland. Cherie Denham, author of The Irish Kitchen, talks to Caroline Hennessy about the uses of cabbage, from traditional to new Irish cooking

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Displeased couple having problems in a bedroom.
Sex File: My wife says she is bored with our lovemaking
There are all sorts of ways to make sex more exciting, but it all starts with emotional intimacy

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Back of man's bald head
'It can be a cause of deep discontent': Understanding the reality of hair loss among men
Early hair loss in men can be distressing, but rather than undergoing costly, lengthy treatment, some are opting to shave their heads and embrace baldness

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

5 positive impacts female friendships can have on your health and wellbeing - according to a psychologist
Five ways to nurture female friendships
Healthy, strong friendships give women an outlet to share their problems, thoughts, feelings, and triumphs

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Irish DJ warns of people collapsing in front of her booth after taking 'pink stuff'
Irish DJ warns of people collapsing in front of her booth after taking 'pink stuff'
Shauna Dee, a DJ and youth worker, described performing at a gig at Dublin’s 3Arena recently and noticing several young people become distressed on the dancefloor in front of her

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

40-50 years old sporty couple cycling on electric mountain bikes in rural environment
E-bike 'library' to let Cork residents see which suits their needs
A new e-bike library is to be brought to Cork in April, allowing people to test out different types of e-bikes at their homes for up to four months.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Government agrees bill to ban sale of nicotine pouches to U-18s
Government agrees bill to ban sale of nicotine pouches to U-18s
A bill to ban the sale of nicotine pouches to under-18s has been agreed by government.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Mum with disability refused parking permit: 'Everyone I know with EB has been refused it'
Mum with disability refused parking permit: 'Everyone I know with EB has been refused it'
A mother who shares the same rare ‘butterfly skin’ condition as her son is campaigning for the right to a blue badge permit and for more awareness

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Employees with disabilities bring a lot to the table: ‘With the right support, there are so many jobs’
Employees with disabilities bring a lot to the table: ‘With the right support, there are so many jobs’
Employees with disabilities often bring a broad skillset to the workplace, including valuable life experience and strong problem-solving abilities

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Working Life: I was born a nurse and, even in retirement, I’m delighted to still work as one
S Working Life: I was born a nurse and, even in retirement, I’m delighted to still work as one
Mary Llewellyn, respiratory nurse, asthma advice line, Asthma Society of Ireland

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

A man uses a smartphone
Voice notes get right to the point
Do audio messages deepen our connection, or are they another way of avoiding real conversation between people?

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

'Bowel cancer is the third most lethal cancer, but a simple home test is improving survival rates'
'Bowel cancer is the third most lethal cancer, but a simple home test is improving survival rates'
The most notable gains in treatment success rates are seen in the age group participating in the bowel screening programme. So why are uptake rates so low?

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Working Life: Client-centered approach to caring for the elderly 
S Working Life: Client-centered approach to caring for the elderly 
Natali Kocijan, professional carer, The Great Care Co-Op (TGCC) “I came across The Great Care Co-Op when I saw an advert looking for carers in a supermarket in Dalkey during covid.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Going the extra mile to help beat childhood cancer
Going the extra mile to help beat childhood cancer
When Aoife Lucey was 10, high-risk leukaemia turned her world upside down. Now, she’s running 10 half-marathons to help children facing cancer today

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Mature man in cafe using laptop
Dad Bod Diaries Week 6: Five things I’ve learned about coffee, fitness, and moderation
There was a period of my life when coffee wasn't a drink — it was a strategy

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'
Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'
CUH consultant Dearbhaile Collins discusses the themes of loss, heartbreak, and joy as experienced by patients

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Workplace burnout: 'I was so stressed in 2016 I ended the year with a collapsed lung'
Workplace burnout: 'I was so stressed in 2016 I ended the year with a collapsed lung'
Social-media photos of ‘successful’ lives often mask the painful struggle of managing career and family, with some teetering on the brink of burnout

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

‘I couldn't eat without choking and I had persistent heartburn — it was oesophageal cancer'
‘I couldn't eat without choking and I had persistent heartburn — it was oesophageal cancer'
Ireland has one of the highest rates of oesophageal cancer in Europe, with around 520 cases diagnosed each year

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Bored in bed
These are the top 20 questions sex experts are asked by both women and men
We chat to sex educators and therapists about the questions they’re most often asked by men and women

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Maybe he's been lying all this time
Sex File: What happens if the passion wanes between us?
Rather than undermine the fun you are having by analysing past failures or worrying about potential problems in the future, you are better off just trying to enjoy what you have while it lasts

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Juggling breastfeeding and a full-time job: 'I worried about finding time to pump'
Juggling breastfeeding and a full-time job: 'I worried about finding time to pump'
In spite of our low breastfeeding rate, Ireland is taking the right steps to support mothers returning to work

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

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Find your happy spot with simple daily habits
January can be a tough month with its short, cold and grey days. But what if you made space for a bite-sized project — one that allows you to make micro changes that could form the foundation of contentment?

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Working Life: 'Women aged 50 and over have the lowest uptake of cervical screening nationally'
S Working Life: 'Women aged 50 and over have the lowest uptake of cervical screening nationally'
Rachael Comer, education and training manager, screening training unit, HSE CervicalCheck

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Relaxed pair watching movie at evening home. Family spending enjoying together
How to keep the spark alive when you've both been in tracksuits since 2020
How can you keep the spark alive when you’re both in comfy clothes and working from home on a regular basis since covid struck? Experts say that love needs closeness, but desire needs distance

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

'See every misstep as a lesson': Well-known faces share career advice they'd give to their younger selves
'See every misstep as a lesson': Well-known faces share career advice they'd give to their younger selves
Take every opportunity going, push yourself outside your comfort zone, and don’t try to figure out every step, say high-profile people and professionals

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Working Life: It’s fantastic that children will be protected against chickenpox as it isn't just a mild illness
Working Life: It’s fantastic that children will be protected against chickenpox as it isn't just a mild illness
Dr Chantal Migone, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO)

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Are you in a co-dependent relationship?
Are you in a co-dependent relationship?
In Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir, she recounts how her co-dependency drove her to such despair that she planned to murder her seriously ill partner. Although the act never took place, the scenario highlights the devastation that can result when you compulsively prioritise another person's needs over your own

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'
'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'
Gráinne Culliton was devastated when she was told she had to undergo a hysterectomy for cervical cancer at 38. However, she went on to become a mum of two through surrogacy

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

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