Tired despite going to bed early? Fatigue is a sign that your body isn’t getting what it needs, but that doesn’t mean you are not sleeping enough. And the short, cold days of February are a prime time for fatigue. Winter viruses play their role in tiredness and a heavy cold or flu might be … Read more
Inked skin has become commonplace and proudly sported by celebrities and professionals alike. A new study from Dublin City University (DCU) focuses on a subset of people for whom tattoos are more than just skin deep. It looks at the trend for cancer survivors to get therapeutic tattoos. PhD researcher Adam Daly from the School … Read more
If you’re told that you have a chronic disease, it’s often the first question that you ask your consultant. When that diagnosis is inflammatory bowel disease – IBD – a condition that affects more than 40,000 in Ireland, it’s an even more urgent query. Diet can play an important part in managing symptoms of IBD, … Read more
Nicholas Delia lives in a different time zone to the rest of us. This isn’t because the 33-year-old from Malta has moved to a faraway country. It’s because he works nights at the Cork International Hotel. “As the night manager, I work from 11pm to 7.15am five nights a week,” he says. “I’m awake when … Read more
Recently, I locked my phone in a drawer and didn’t take it out for five days. It was one of the best things I ever did. My partner and I, both of whom work in jobs that require us to be terminally online, had been feeling a mix of extremely burned out and immensely wired. … Read more
With seasonal festivities well and truly under way, some are already fantasising about a dry January full of early nights. But Dr Alex George, public health advocate and former Love Island contestant, revealed last week in a video on his YouTube channel that a sober night’s sleep isn’t necessarily all it is cut out to … Read more
Most of us have words of wisdom that we live our lives by — whether it’s the pep talk your best friends gave you in a bathroom on a night out, the calming words from your mother on the other end of the phone when things were going pear-shaped or a simple inspiring message from … Read more
Miracle Moments: Healthcare Workers Share Their Heartwarming Christmas Stories Christmas Day is a time for family, festivities, and reflecting on the year. For healthcare workers, it’s often a time spent providing critical care and support to those who need it most. Numerous healthcare professionals across Ireland dedicate their time and expertise to helping patients overcome … Read more
Christmas is a special time — families getting together, friends re-uniting, children glowing with excitement and an excuse to indulge for a few days. But for those with an incurable illness, the festive season takes on a more profound significance — they are all the more likely to appreciate every moment spent with their loved … Read more