‘It made me go, God, these are stories people don’t hear’ – The Irish Times
Coping with mental health issues from early teenage years fuelled Marysia Pachowicz’s long-held dream of becoming a clinical…
the scale of the challenge quickly becomes clear on day one – The Irish Times
I once gave up food for 16 days, surviving exclusively on lemon water sweetened with maple syrup while…
Test delays affecting babies born with spinal muscular atrophy – The Irish Times
Bróna and Brian Noonan’s four-year-old son Donnacha was hospitalised six times last year, twice being admitted to intensive…
‘It was awful watching my mum get really upset, then having to tell my husband’ – The Irish Times
Most people have experienced symptoms of coronavirus over the past few years, so when Ilana Hastings had feelings…
I’m not saying it’s wrong to wear a weighted vest while running, but… – The Irish Times
At first I thought I’d seen someone running through the park in a bulletproof vest. I’ve spent years…
‘I use ChatGPT like a lifecoach … It has helped me avoid a lot of arguments’ – The Irish Times
When Claudia Zedda decided she wanted to run a half marathon, she turned to artificial intelligence. She asked…
How the rise of Ozempic is reversing the progress on body positivity – The Irish Times
The potential ripple effect of the health revolution that is Ozempic is difficult to overstate. For starters, it…
Can I survive a four-week digital detox? – The Irish Times
In theory, I use social media solely to promote my work. In practice, I check it addictively. Even…
from analogue kits to freedom phones – The Irish Times
Somewhat ironically, 2026 has been declared by online influencers as the year people will move their lives offline.…
Exercising five minutes more and sitting 30 minutes less every day could help people live longer – The Irish Times
Just five extra minutes of exercise and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions…
Donald Trump shouldn’t be taking aspirin for the primary prevention of heart disease – The Irish Times
“They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through…
‘Even though I was fit and energetic the weekends were gone’ – The Irish Times
After a festive season of excess and indulgence, the concept of dry January can hold a certain appeal…