Stress

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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

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Working Life: It’s a real privilege to work with people who place their trust in you

<p>Excitement and stress produce similar physio-logical responses. The difference is emotional<br class="HardReturn">context and perception. Experts argue that if we changed our perception of stress, we would deal with it better and maybe even use it to help us develop.</p>

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Good stress: Even when you're under a cloud, there is a silver lining

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Life Hack: Expert advice to get the best night's sleep possible

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Workplace Wellbeing: How to utilise healthy stress to excel at work

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More than a third of people in Ireland stressed in daily lives

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How might a digital detox affect your brain?

Taking time away from our phones can help reset our minds

Mon, 09 Sep, 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

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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

Colman Noctor: The long reach of trauma in our lives

Adult physical illness and fear of rejection as well as vulnerability to autoimmune diseases and addiction may all be linked to early abandonment

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

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Natural Health: What can I do when I get a raw, burning sore throat?

Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments, including sore throats. The inner bark forms a soothing gel-like paste when mixed with water, which coats the throat and can help alleviate that raw and burning feeling you are experiencing

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

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The Skin Nerd: These are the skin conditions linked to endometriosis

What you need to know about the condition that affects 10% of women globally

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

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The Skin Nerd: Five ways to soothe stressed-out skin

Stress can’t always be avoided, but there are lots of things that you can do to limit the effect it has on your skin...

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Just exhausted — or are you suffering parental burnout?

Burnout happens when the stresses are greater than the resources available to deal with them

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Researchers identify eight habits that could see people live 20 years longer

The study found that low physical activity, opioid use, and smoking had the biggest impact on lifespan, and were associated with around a 30-45% higher risk of death

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Bernard O'Shea: Discovering the unconventional benefits of a couch-corner head massage

Dive headfirst into the unexpected benefits of head massages, parental pandemonium, and why your couch might be your new favourite spa retreat

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Anja Murray: How to deal with climate anxiety during Cop 27 and beyond

Here are some ways to help manage distressing feelings arising from the climate situation

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

When does stress become burnout and what can you do about it?

We’ve all heard of burnout by now – but how can you tell when you’re nearing tipping point? Imy Brighty-Potts finds out

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Scientific study: dogs really can smell fear

Dogs live in a universe of odours — to them, smelling is a prime communication medium

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

UCC researchers find drug can suppress a protein linked to chronic stress

Scientists say findings will help researchers to better understand and treat stress and to reduce its long-term effects on mental health

Tue, 20 Sep, 2022

Colman Noctor: Teenage girls teased or excluded for not having the 'right dress'

Pressure on teen girls to wear clothes that make them feel self-conscious and vulnerable is real and seems primarily to be coming from other teenage girls

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

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Watchdog warns 'exhausted workforce' is one of biggest risks facing health services

Staff wellbeing should be supported Hiqa hopes to 'shine a light' on where this is not happening

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Warning: Stress about work or relationships can actually break your heart

Inactivity and an unhealthy diet have long been associated with poor cardiovascular health. But researchers say emotional stress can be just as harmful

Fri, 11 Mar, 2022

Jess Murphy of Kai Restaurant: Never let your ego get in the way of a good opportunity

'People go on about the weather but you don't move to Ireland for the sun'

Fri, 24 Dec, 2021

Living near green space may help with PMS, study finds

Research adds to growing evidence of the health benefits associated with natural environments

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Alison Curtis: Challenging myself to step back and build resilience in my child

Alison Curtis: I want my daughter to know how to manage stress in school

Throughout Joan’s school years, I have wanted her to excel and do well likely because I associated feeling good about it myself when this happened to me as a child.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2021

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Want thicker lashes? Five easy ways to make them look bigger

Cleansers, serums, heated curlers and Vaseline all have an impact on your eyelashes

Wed, 22 Sep, 2021

Psychiatrists report increased levels of burnout and stress

A majority expressed concern about a misunderstanding of their role, with many feeling the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are viewed as a 'catch-all'

Mon, 02 Aug, 2021

People quicker to jump to worst conclusion when stressed – study

A new study indicates that when under stress people reach undesirable conclusions based on weaker evidence

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Top tips for exam-season wellness

— plus butterbean and beetroot hummus — a great twist on a classic

Sun, 13 Jun, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Don’t ignore mental health pandemic

The language of a crisis is never reassuring.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2021

Sex File: He says he's attracted to me but he keeps losing his erection

Q. I have started going out with a guy I really like. We're in our early 30s.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020

UCC study of gut microbes could lead to new ways of managing stress

The trillions of microbes in the gut, called microbiome, are particularly sensitive to the effects of stress, according to new research from APC Microbiome Ireland at University College Cork.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2020

Covid-19: Emergency responders reported increased stress during pandemic

Ambulance and fire brigade staff said they feared contracting the virus and bringing it home to their families.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2020

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Joyce Fegan: Covid-19 did not cause the surge in domestic violence

We are all more stressed because of Covid-19, but that cannot be blamed for the increase in domestic and sexual violence

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020

Stress and genetics possible factors in coronavirus recovery, say scientists

Others also speculate that initial dosage of the infection that a person is exposed to may affect the severity of a patient’s condition, as would age.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Gift stressbuster: We sort out who gets what and why

Don’t let present stress ruin your run-up to Christmas. Pat Fitzpatrick has done all the hard work with this tongue-in-cheek gift guide for every budget, so you can tick everyone off your list and get down to enjoying yourself for the festive season.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2019

Time out - How to reclaim your weekend

A new book wants us to distinguish between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ experiences to help us spend our free time in ways that lead to more health and happiness, says Helen O’Callaghan

Fri, 07 Jun, 2019

Learning Points: State exams need not be testing times for teens

Anxiety impacts all of us. As mammals, we are hardwired to it. And it has been key to our survival.

Wed, 01 May, 2019

Time out: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on resetting your body and mind

Dr Rangan Chatterjee says it takes a few simple changes to our everyday habits to help us manage stress, and avoid what the WHO calls the ‘health epidemic of the 21st century’, writes

Thu, 14 Feb, 2019

Stress solution: How to beat burnout

Siobhán Murray seemed to have it all but it came at a price. Now a psychotherapist, she has written a definitive guide on how to beat burnout, writes Clodagh Finn

Fri, 01 Feb, 2019

Financial concerns affecting mental health, survey reveals

Over half of Irish people say our financial concerns are affecting our mental health.

Fri, 28 Dec, 2018

Oh deer! Men's guide to taking Christmas stress by the antlers

Stress, men, and Christmas are words you rarely hear in the one sentence. But spare a thought for the overstretched dad who is often out of his comfort zone during what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, says Pat Fitzpatrick.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2018

One in five postgrads consider quiting over financial or personal issues

More than two in five postgraduate research students have seriously considered dropping out of their degree, mainly because of financial or personal issues, a major national survey reveals.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2018