#Health - Mind

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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

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

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Workplace Wellbeing: Are you saving enough for your retirement? 
A distinct gender gap in Ireland exists when it comes to pensions, and it’s vital that women take a proactive approach to investing in their future security

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

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Nine surprising ways dehydration can impact your body and general health
Not drinking enough water can have profound effects on your body and mind that go beyond just feeling thirsty

Fri, 05 Sep, 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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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

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

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

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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 NĂ­ ChonchĂșir

Sun, 25 May, 2025

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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 NĂ­ ChonchĂșir samples three high-profile ones

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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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

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'You can’t push through grief': Coming to terms with the death of a parent
The death of a parent is one of the greatest sorrows an adult can face. The grieving process cannot be rushed — it has its own arc. In most cases, the support of close family members and friends is enough, but for some, professional help may be needed, writes Suzanne Harrington

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

NIALL O CARROLL
Workplace Wellbeing: How to stay focused at work in an age of distraction
In an age when attention is a premium commodity, it's never been easier to be distracted from the task. Instead of lecturing yourself, it's more productive to find a focus technique that works for you, whether it's using a timer, taking regular mini breaks or rewarding your efforts 

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

ADELE MINER
Meet the Irish 'Colourtokers' who use colouring books to get through a stressful day
Adele Miner is enjoying the TikTok trend for colouring books.  Concentrating on what colours to use and staying within the lines is her playful way to unwind. 

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Micro retirements: How temporary mental health leave can help long-term wellbeing
Micro retirements: How temporary mental health leave can help long-term wellbeing
Awareness of mental health is shaping how a new generation is engaging with the workplace, and in some cases, is leading to micro retirements

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

'I tried to stay upbeat for everybody, I kind of lost myself': How counselling helps with healing
'I tried to stay upbeat for everybody, I kind of lost myself': How counselling helps with healing
Cancer treatment and rounds of appointments can keep patients busy and reassured, but when they end, many feel alone. This is where psycho-oncology begins

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

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Natural health: How can I help my exam-stressed teen? 
Shallow or tight breathing is a sign of being in so-called “fight or flight” mode. This can work against your daughter’s goals since it can lead to problems with concentration, headaches, and mental blocks

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

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How to reach your goals one step at a time by sticking to daily habits
Why is it so difficult to ditch a bad habit or maintain a good one? The answer is in the brain, writes Dr Catherine Conlon

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

ADHD in women: 'If I was told I could take away my ADHD, I’m not sure I would'
ADHD in women: 'If I was told I could take away my ADHD, I’m not sure I would'
A condition associated with boisterous boys is often diagnosed later in women because they internalise the symptoms and mask the behaviours

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

EMER DEANE
Workplace Wellbeing: How to utilise healthy stress to excel at work
Letting stress run rampant can be detrimental to your health, but harnessing its natural response and striking a healthy balance can help keep the mind steady and open avenues to success

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Workplace Wellbeing: Women supporting women to get ahead at work 
Workplace Wellbeing: Women supporting women to get ahead at work 
To mark International Women’s Day, we look at female-led organisations and networks helping females to progress their careers despite the odds

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Overworking
Fight the flagging: Eight simple science-backed ways to combat tiredness
Lack of sleep is not necessarily the cause. You might also be deficient in vitamins and nutrients, not getting enough natural light, be dehydrated or too sedentary

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

'Loneliness can be a killer': Why lonely people are at risk of serious health conditions
'Loneliness can be a killer': Why lonely people are at risk of serious health conditions
A new study links proteins found in the blood of people experiencing loneliness to serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

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Workplace Wellbeing: How honest talk among colleagues sparks growth
Psychological safety in the workplace, where people feel free to voice their opinions, can help create a culture where innovation thrives.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

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Workplace Wellbeing: Keeping it professional with work spouses 
A close relationship with a colleague can help us succeed in our careers and develop to the point where it becomes similar to a workplace marriage. So, how do we keep the boundaries in check?

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Dr Catherine Conlon: How brain science explains sexual chemistry
Dr Catherine Conlon: How brain science explains sexual chemistry
Magnetic resonance imaging shows parts of the brain are more active when we are in love

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Rise and Shine: Morning Stretch
Rise and shine: ways to get your morning off to the right start
Whether you’re naturally an early bird or a night owl, try these energising morning rituals

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

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Four key chemicals that govern your life — and expert tips on how to optimise them
From exercise to social connections and healthy food, understanding the role dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins play in our bodies can help you boost their positive effects

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

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Five reasons that reading is one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy
As we get older, our cognitive abilities can decline. However, reading has surprising benefits for our brain health

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

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Workplace Wellbeing: Surviving and thriving as an introvert at work
Research shows that extroverts tend to enjoy more success in the workplace, but it means that businesses miss out on the skills and insights of introverts. Here are some ways to get noticed at work if you're an introvert...

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

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Why sitting on the couch (without your phone) is good for you
A whole body of evidence supports the overwhelming benefits of holidays, meditation, time spent outdoors, and how napping and unwinding while awake can sharpen the mind

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Colm Hayes: I'm trying to up my game with the 40-Day Health Challenge
Colm Hayes: I'm trying to up my game with the 40-Day Health Challenge
Supported by health experts from Operation Transformation, the challenge is designed to motivate participants to focus on improving their physical health, mental wellbeing, and nutrition over 40 days.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

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Workplace Wellbeing: Take care when working from dusk to dawn
Night workers are essential to ensure services are run on a 24-hour basis, but it can come at a cost to their health and wellbeing 

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

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Dr Catherine Conlon: Shift your perspective to embrace the positive 
It’s possible to train your brain to be more optimistic, which is linked to a longer, happier and healthier life, writes Dr Catherine Conlon

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

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The power of language: How one word could be key to your best year yet 
Instead of a long list of resolutions, choose a concept — like ‘courage’ or ‘focus’ — to guide you through 2025 and influence your daily decisions

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

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The science behind manifesting: How to visualise an outcome to create your best year ever
Far from being a flash in the pan or a trendy buzzword, manifesting is backed by scientific fact, and harnessed by leading sportspeople and celebrities

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

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New year, new start: Tried-and-tested strategies to help you achieve your 2025 goals
The best ways to ensure we reach our targets include aligning our goals with our values, learning from past mistakes, dropping self-limiting beliefs, and taking things one step at a time

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Work life balance
Workplace Wellbeing: Finding happiness in the workplace is an ongoing balancing act
Contentment has little to do with keeping up with the Murphys, getting a job promotion or winning awards. However, it’s all about identifying your values and finding your sense of purpose

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

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Workplace Wellbeing: On the brink of burnout before the holidays?
Rather than rushing around in a blind panic trying to clear mountains of work before signing off for Christmas week, take time to consider which jobs are the most important

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

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Can you breathe easy knowing your mouth is taped?
It’s claimed to help with snoring and sleep apnoea, and there is anecdotal evidence that inhaling through the nose is better

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

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How to use the word 'no' and let go of festive stress
The best gift you can give yourself is the word ‘no’ if you’re being asked to host too many people or being invited to visit people you don’t like, or have to buy too many gifts or cook too much food

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

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