Esther McCarthy: I went for a simple bra fitting and came out with a size I didn’t even know existed
Esther McCarthy: I went for a simple bra fitting and came out with a size I didn’t even know existed
“You know, a wise woman once said, the eyes are the nipples of the face,” I say. We both look surprised. I don’t know where that came from.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Hands holding a grate full of raw vegetables
What are UPFs and how to easily eat more unprocessed food — plus a triple-protein dahl recipe
In her new book, ‘The Unprocessed Plate’, nutritionist and podcast host Rhiannon Lambert shows us how to swap UPFs for healthier eating habits

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Slim and well-built young woman stands on road in autumn park. She holds hands on knee. Model feels pain there. She suffer.
I'm a GP — here's how to know when you're running too much and how to prevent injuries
With the sport’s growing popularity comes more injuries. Dr Aisling Farrell explores ways to prevent them

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Expert tips to motivate yourself to make changes that actually last
Expert tips to motivate yourself to make changes that actually last
It takes more than the start of a new season and wishful thinking to kickstart a healthy lifestyle. We talk to experts about practical, science-based strategies for lasting change

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Derval O'Rourke: Why 10 minutes a day is all you need for my September fitness challenge
Derval O'Rourke: Why 10 minutes a day is all you need for my September fitness challenge
Derval O’Rourke downed tools over the summer to spend time with her family.  Now she’s back with a bang — rested, recharged, and ready for a busy September. She talks to Deirdre McArdle about her upcoming four-week Feelgood fitness challenge for all levels, and why 10 minutes a day is all you need 

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Emma Barry Murphy: Week four of my 10-minute workout series has 'glorious stretches'
Emma Barry Murphy: Week four of my 10-minute workout series has 'glorious stretches'
The final week of Emma Barry Murphy’s exercise challenge is all about increasing your flexibility. These ‘glorious’ stretches are designed to lengthen and strengthen your muscles

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Gerry Hussey: How to start your day the healthy way
Gerry Hussey: How to start your day the healthy way
Your morning ritual should combine structure with self-care and gratitude, setting you up for what’s ahead

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Emma Barry Murphy: Week three of my 10-minute workout builds on the basics
Emma Barry Murphy: Week three of my 10-minute workout builds on the basics
Week three of our  September challenge builds on what we've already learned while minimising the risk of injuries 

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Gerry Hussey: Don’t take a back seat in your life — be the driver
Gerry Hussey: Don’t take a back seat in your life — be the driver
To regain control of our lives we need to get back in the driving seat and redirect the Sat Nav to a destination aligned with our goals and values 

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Expert tips on how to how to find and maintain your motivation at work
Expert tips on how to how to find and maintain your motivation at work
Autumn is one of the busiest seasons. To manage the pressure, follow our experts’ advice on how to boost your motivation and get ahead

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The Goggins Challenge: Could you run four miles every four hours for two days?
The Goggins Challenge: Could you run four miles every four hours for two days?
How much punishment can you take in 48 hours? Could you run four miles every four hours for two days? Our reporter loaded up on carbs and set off to find out if she could complete the Goggins challenge

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Emma Barry Murphy: Mindset is critical to reach fitness goals on week two of my 10-minute workout
Emma Barry Murphy: Mindset is critical to reach fitness goals on week two of my 10-minute workout
Week two of our workout is all about pushing through - physically and mentally, says barre instructor Emma Barry Murphy  

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

The competition is now closed. Congratulations Mark O'Sullivan.
The competition is now closed. Congratulations Mark O'Sullivan.
The Irish Examiner Lifestyle team have teamed up with Ecoset to give a lucky reader the chance to win an Ecoset giftbox and one for a friend. September is a time for new starts, returning to routines or even taking up something new.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Gerry Hussey: Not pursuing your dreams is the biggest failure
Gerry Hussey: Not pursuing your dreams is the biggest failure
Instead of focusing on what could go wrong, focus on what could go right

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Skills Development Loading Bar Concept
Workplace Wellbeing: Going back to school to future-proof your career  
Professional development doesn’t end when you graduate and get a job. Further training is essential to keep your skills and knowledge up to date

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Raising the barre: Join Emma Barry Murphy's 10-minute fitness class
Raising the barre: Join Emma Barry Murphy's 10-minute fitness class
Starting this week, follow our four-week challenge with barre instructor Emma Barry-Murphy

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Beauty woman sleeping comfortably on rope hammock in a forest in fall season
How — and why — to prioritise good sleep as we head into autumn
Adjusting to the drop in temperature and darker mornings can be hard, so the sleep experts are here to help...

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

hand and different gadgets in desk drawer at home
How might a digital detox affect your brain?
Taking time away from our phones can help reset our minds

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Jacqui Hurley on why we all need to prioritise our fitness
Jacqui Hurley on why we all need to prioritise our fitness
The broadcaster's life — at work and home — centres around sport. With the relaxed summer days over, she encourages others to find an activity they enjoy, whether it’s sea swimming, weightlifting, or a park run

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Trisha Lewis: Learning to love exercise and its many benefits
Trisha Lewis: Learning to love exercise and its many benefits
The social media star is clear-eyed about her health and fitness goals. Weight loss may be a byproduct, but it's not her central focus.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Jennifer Zamparelli: Getting back into the swing of things for September
Jennifer Zamparelli: Getting back into the swing of things for September
Jennifer Zamparelli likes to set new goals in September, and this year she is targeting her health and fitness ahead of a return to our TV screens

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Young woman in a supermarket
Top 8: Power up your diet with protein-rich supermarket foods 
This week’s Top 8 addresses the taste of prepared foods ‘high in protein’

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Gerry Hussey: Change from the inside out  
Gerry Hussey: Change from the inside out  
The power of setting life goals lies not in achieving the desired results but in the kind of person it enables you to become along the way, writes the performance psychologist

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Mona McSharry celebrates with her bronze medal 29/7/2024
Strength in numbers: Support your local sports clubs as they nurture our Olympians
Many athletes who represented Ireland at the Olympics started in local clubs, supported by coaches and members. If you feel inspired by their success, why not join a team active in your area

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Training Day: The best ways to wear athleisure this autumn
Training Day: The best ways to wear athleisure this autumn
From 90s joggers to terry cloth shorts in autumnal hues, you don’t have to break a sweat to look good

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

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