From fat furniture to circus decor – the hottest home trends for 2026
Colourful cabinetry is still out front but so is the humble wooden kitchen, replacing the ubiquitous fitted kitchen…
Stay Well: What is indigestion and how can I manage it or avoid it?
After overdoing it at Christmas, many of us
struggle to get our stomachs back on track . Find out…
Festive food fear: How to take a more mindful, forgiving approach to your annual Christmas over-indulgence
Why do we throw all our good work out the window to eat and drink everything in sight…
Everyone’s talking about: The Great Lock-in 2025 – what exactly is it and should I get onboard?
This craze can be a great motivator for better eating or exercise habits – but what does it…
Stay Well: Are there any supplements that will protect my liver while I indulge in food and alcohol this festive season?
’Tis the season of over-indulgence and a hard time for the liver. Is there any evidence for the…
Dear Vicki: ‘My boss is planning a team-building exercise. Do days of artificial fun really work?’
No team-building exercise can compensate for poor leadership or a disconnected culture. Photo: Getty Q I’m a manager…
Ask Allison: My husband drinks heavily, like his father did and now my son is following suit. I can’t bear it anymore
Psychologist Allison Keating answers your queries about life and relationships Alcohol abuse can destroy families if left untreated…
Dear Vicki: ‘What has gone wrong for small shops such as mine in Limerick, and can we recover?’
It can be difficult to keep a business open in this environment. Photo: Getty Q I run a…
Living with COPD: It often looks to others like nothing’s wrong, but when our breathing is bad, we tend to stay at home
When Joe Claffey was told he had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease he was terrified. But he learned to…
Everyone’s talking about: Zone zero training – is this low-intensity approach the key to better fitness?
Are you sick of huffing, puffing and sweating while exercising? Well, the latest fitness fad means lifting shopping…
I asked ChatGPT how to treat a recent injury. Here’s what the experts thought of the advice
When Mary McCarthy injured her toe in a household accident, she decided to save the GP fee and…
Ask Allison: I’m divorced and seeing someone but I disapprove of how she parents her teen daughter. How do I broach this?
Psychologist Allison Keating answers your queries about life and relationships Teens often seem rude or distant but could…