Running on algorithms — The unhealthy realities of wellness trackers

Keeping tabs on daily calories, nutrients, and activity is a way of life for many who swear it is an invaluable crutch for helping them shape up. Statistics from Sport Ireland suggest that, even in 2021, more than half the population uses wearable technology to track their physical activities, although with the boom in tracking … Read more

How to eat to regulate immune responses

Eat this because it’s anti-inflammatory. Avoid that because it’s pro-inflammatory. Most of us have heard this advice but do we know what inflammation is? Luke O’Neill, from the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, says it’s a normal process that happens when you’re infected with bacteria or a virus or injured yourself, … Read more