Stay Well: My husband’s constant cough is down to post-nasal drip. What is it and how does he get rid of it?

That annoying drip that keeps you spluttering at night is often linked to infection, allergies or dry indoor air. Here’s what causes it — and what experts say really helps A post-nasal drip can really disrupt your sleep and your health. Photo: Getty If you’ve ever felt the irritating sensation of a persistent tickly throat … Read more

I’m a career coach and recruiter who specialises in hiring people with ADHD – and I know the jobs that suit best

After being diagnosed as an adult, Cian Walsh realised the traits that once held him back could be strengths. Now he helps others with ADHD find careers Cian Walsh is a recruiter who finds jobs that suit people with ADHD. Photo: Gerry Mooney There’s a lot of talk about ADHD these days and how it … Read more

Everyone’s talking about: Barbie Botox – but will it give me a doll-like neck?

This unusual version of Botox treatment has become an online hit. But does it work and what are the downsides? Barbie Botox has gained popularity on TikTok but experts are urging caution. Photo: Getty We’re all familiar with Botox, but recently a new trend called ‘Barbie Botox’ has arisen. Named after the 2023 Barbie movie, … Read more

Everyone’s talking about: The ‘Chinese baddie’ diet – what is it and does it improve digestion and banish bloating?

The latest TikTok trend borrows elements from traditional Chinese medicine, but is there any merit to the claims made by its proponents? Drinking water first thing in the morning is good for your health. Photo: Getty The ‘Chinese baddie’ diet is one of the latest trends to emerge from wellness TikTok. Starting in late 2025, … Read more

Throat cancer: ‘The open mask made my radiotherapy bearable – some people stop treatment because they can’t bear the closed mask’

Hospital chaplain Manus Ferry availed of a clinical trial using a new open radiotherapy mask that enables patients to see out during treatment and was delighted to learn that his treatment worked. He is telling his story to help others Manus Ferry from Blackrock hopes the story of his cancer journey will be of help … Read more

Living with migraine: ‘I’d be sitting having a conversation and within a split second, I would lose power on my left side’

Catherine Hearns had her first migraine headache after the birth of her second child. As her symptoms worsened to include face droop and loss of power on her left side, she was eventually diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine. Now she has developed a non medical toolkit to help other sufferers Catherine Hearns at home in Portlaoise. … Read more

My parents moved into my one-bed apartment to help me through breast cancer treatment – and we actually had a great time

When Dubliner Caroline Kay got her diagnosis, her parents said they’d move in with her in London and take care of her during chemo. Her thanks, via an Instagram post, went viral… Caroline Kay’s parents moved into her apartment with her for four months to help her as she was treated for breast cancer When … Read more