Topic: health

People Who Own Dogs Have Healthier Hearts

Dog owners are more likely to have better heart health, scientists have found in a study.

A Blood Test May Detect Ovarian Cancer Years Earlier, Research Says

A recent study researched in Belfast has delivered good news regarding one of the most common and deadly cancers in women worldwide.

All The Hype Around CBD, Explained By The Experts

Clearing up some of the confusion around cannabinoids

If You Add This Ingredient To Your Porridge Every Morning, You Need To Stop Now.

Superfood? More like super bad.

That Advice About Drinking 2L Of Water Everyday Is A Lie*

*Sort Of

Toxic Or Necessary? Weight Watchers Has Created A Weight Loss App For Kids

Almost 350 children were treated for obesity in HSE hospitals in 2017 and 2018.

Could The Chlamydia Vaccine Mean No More 'Silent' STIs?

A pioneering clinical trial – the first of its kind – has raised hopes for a cure for the ‘hidden’ sexually transmitted infection, Chlamydia trachomatis.

Health Hacks To Keep Both The Kids (And You!) Healthy This School Year

Before and after school, this will boost your kids' brainpower

Simon Harris Wants To Remove VAT On Condoms And Menstrual Cups

The minister called for a review of Ireland’s tax approach on these products ahead of last year’s Budget, but no changes were made. 

Farewell, Hot Water Bottle - These 7 Natural Remedies Will Cure Period Pain Fast

Stop suffering.

The Implications Surrounding The New Extreme Weight Loss Injection

According to the World Health Organisation, the prevalence of obesity has more than tripled since 1975, and in 2016, 39% of adults aged 18 years and over (39% of men and 40% of women) were overweight globally.

Will 10,000 Steps A Day Really Make You Fit?

Key to a healthy lifestyle or a mere marketing strategy?

Should You Get Vitamin B12 Injections?

If you’ve been feeling extra tired or out of sorts recently, it might be more than just post-holiday exhaustion.

An IVF Specialist-Led Procedure Could Delay Menopause For 20 Years

Although the futuristic land of cryonics is still not within our grasp, scientists say a new cryopreservation procedure could be used to delay the menopause.

Free Condoms Will Be Available For Students From September

A far cry from the sex education days of yore.

Dark Chocolate Lowers The Risk Of Depression, Apparently

Bottom's up.

The Truth About The Controversial Abortion Method Featured In OITNB

Abortions aren't as straightforward when financial or legal barriers are in the way.

A New Law Allowing Students To Take Mental Health Days Has Passed

The World Health Organisation has predicted some 250,000 deaths per year between 2030 and 2050 due to climate change.

How Women Finally Started Talking About Miscarriages

Traditionally private topics – periods, miscarriages and infertility – are making their way into the mainstream thanks to a group of influential women.

Vote Now To Shape The Sex Education Curriculum For Future Generations

Sex education was officially introduced to Irish schools in the mid-1990s. And if the official guidance is anything to go by, it hasn't aged well.

Everything You Need To Know About CBD Supplements

CBD: The most-buzzed about wellness ingredient of the moment - and perhaps, also the most poorly understood. 

Echelon: All You Need To Know About Dublin's Version Of Soul Cycle

Show up, sweat, reset.

Niksen: The Dutch Lifestyle Trend That Celebrates Doing Absolutely Nothing

Just what Sunday ordered.

Mooncups Are Officially Safer Than Tampons

The first systematic review and meta-analysis of the international use of menstrual cups suggests they are safe and result in similar, or lower, leakage than disposable pads or tampons.

Here's What You Should Be Eating To Relieve Hay Fever Symptoms

It's all fun and games until my nose starts running...

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Received €70,000 In Donations Post Belfast Trial

The organisation has also seen an increase in callers.

Cervical Check Has Failed Another 800 Irish Women

A recent press release has thrust the HSE's cervical cancer screening system into the public for all the wrong reasons once more.

Keep The Pace Of Modern Living: Expert Tips On Staying Healthy + Well

It's a marathon, not a sprint as they say...

NESSA: The Postpartum Recovery Range Designed Only With Mums in Mind

"Just when you thought your body couldn’t feel any less like your own, it feels even more alien than ever."

The New Dieting Trend Helping Women To Trust Their Bodies Again

Atkins, who?

Which Essential Oils Relieve Anxiety, Promote Sleep And Boost Energy

While using essential oils for energy isn’t a replacement for prioritising all the other factors that could be contributing to fatigue, they certainly can help.

Could Today Be The Day Abortion Legislation Changes In Northern Ireland?

At this moment in time, it is still illegal for women in Northern Ireland to procure an abortion, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Maura And The Love Island Double Standard

The broadcast regulator has said all complaints about the episode were ‘assessed under generally accepted standards’.

How To Check Your Moles

It's no doubt that skincare is having a moment right now, but with temperatures getting higher and Irish skin cancer rates rising with it – have you begun checking your body for changing unusualities?

What Is 'Body Combing'?

Crystal lovers, get involved.

The Psychology Behind Sunday Scaries

Self-care all the way through your weekend.

Why Are Young Irish Women The Most Depressed In Europe?

A recent study shows that Irish women between the ages of 15-24 have double the levels of depression when compared to the EU average.

British Equality Minister Backs NI Abortion Laws

‘What has been happening is not compatible with an individual’s human rights.’

Pussypedia: The Answer To All The Questions You've Ever Had

One woman's search for a straightforward answer spurred her to change the whole system.

CBD Tampons Are Here To Cure Your Period Pain

Bigger tampon manufacturers previously considered a pain-relieving tampon "too niche".

Why Ginger Is The Health (And Skin) Hero You Need In Your Life

Note: if you have any pre-existing medical conditions, chat to your doctor first.

Apple Has Gone Period-Friendly

The new feature's announcement was met with raucous applause.

How You Can Help Ireland's Major Air Pollution Problem

The last air monitoring point in the North Inner City was closed down by the EPA last year.

A Beginner's Guide to Using Crystals

Let's get spiritual.

Netflix is Standing up For Abortion Rights

Georgia’s “heartbeat bill” follows the recent uproar surrounding Alabama’s newly passed abortion law.

Burnout is Officially a Diagnosable Condition

Symptoms include feelings of increased mental distance from one’s job and reduced professional efficacy.

Sunshine State: The T&Cs Of Getting Your Vitamin D

One in eight people are vitamin D deficient in Ireland

Would You Trust a Chatbot Doc to Diagnose Your Symptoms?

Hey Siri, Why Do I Have A Temperature?

'Now For Northern Ireland' Projections Grace Buildings Across UK and Ireland

"We say very clearly today - the North is next.”

Live + Unplugged: Our Guide to Powering Down

Cultivate the attitude to begin the slowdown and learn to relax.

Forest Bathing is The Self-Care Movement of the Moment

It doesn’t matter how fit – or unfit – you are. Shinrin-yoku is suitable for any level of slothery.

A Cannabis Oil Shop Has Opened in Ireland

Plant Farmacy said it expects to create 60 jobs within the next 18 months.

Moringa is The New Magic Superfood

Sainsbury’s has just named the nutrient-dense tree as one of the future foods of the world.

Nootropics: Natural Chemicals That Boost Your Brain

The million dollar question is of course, do they actually work?

YSL, Gucci and More to Stop Hiring Underage Models

They're hoping to encourage others to follow suit.

Northern Ireland's Abortion Laws are Actually Stricter than Alabama's

The UK’s Abortion Act 1967 was never applied in Northern Ireland.

Why Do We Compare On Social Media?

“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel." - Steve Furtick

A Guide to Thunder Therapy: This Year's Wellness Trend

You don't have to sleep outside to feel the benefits

Is CBD Oil Just Another Crutch For Our Collective Anxiety?

Legitimately transformative? Or just trendy?

Something Old, Something New - A Millennial's Guide To Superfoods

What's stirring the woke millennial's pot?

Doctors Are Still Warning Against This Style Of Shoe

Comfy now, ankle strain later.

South Korea Has Ruled Its 66-Year-Old Abortion Law Unconstitutional

Until recently, abortion carried little of the emotional or religious significance in South Korea that it does in many Western countries.

Optional Gender Listing On Birth Certificates Has Been Granted In Tasmania

Transgender advocates welcome the reform as a vital step towards inclusivity. 

An Anti-Abortion Propaganda Film Is Building Success In The US

Ted Cruz, Mike Pence and Donald Trump Jr are all fans. 

The Sikh Temple In London That's Launched A Period Policy

A step in the right direction. 

The Countries With The Highest Tampon Tax Have Been Revealed

Period poverty affects one in four women. 

Backlog Of 79,500 Slides In Cervical Check Programme

According to the HSE, it can take up to 33 weeks for reports to be provided.

A Male Contraceptive Pill Could Be Available Very Soon

Forty healthy men enrolled in the safety trial at the University of Washington and LA BioMed.

Irish Teenage Girls Are Among Highest Levels Of Binge Drinkers In The World

The report also confirmed the growing obesity epidemic in children.

An IVF Clinic Will Refund Irish Couples If No Baby Is Born

The clinic defines success as having a baby and not just getting pregnant. 

Facebook Is Cracking Down On Anti-Vaxxers

Facebook is taking new action against anti-vaxxers.

Anti-Abortion Protests Outside Clinics To Be Banned By Councillors

Groups such as ‘Sidewalk Advocates for Life’ have begun training people in Ireland to approach and try to discourage women from using abortion services.

Joanne McNally On The Book That Changed Her, Overcoming Adversity And 'Exploring The Pony'

"I’m basically a clown, I’m a performing seal. I want people to laugh and leave feeling good. That’s it."

Here's Why The Contraceptive Pill Is Set To Drop Dramatically In Price In Ireland

Practices in other countries are set to be studied ahead of possible implementation. 

These Are the Healthiest Countries in the World

Tapas, anyone?

Derry Girls Stars To March In London Over NI Abortion Laws

Abortion rights groups including Family Planning Association, Marie Stopes, and BPAS will also be joining Amnesty’s march.

7 Ways To Fall Asleep For When You Really Can't Sleep...

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop To Produce Docuseries With Netflix

The Goop magazine will be paused while the Netflix series takes off.

Abortion Becomes Legal In Ireland As President Higgins Signs Bill Into Law

The Bill finished its final stage in the Seanad earlier this month after weeks of sometimes heated debate in both the Dáil and Seanad.