Your Wellness

Feeding Office Workers: How some chefs and catering companies are putting nutrition and sustainability centre stage in their menus at corporate restaurants

Part 14: I have discovered who I am. I question a lot of things; things I accepted willingly before

Ask Roe: I’m still grieving the relationship, and can’t even think of being with anyone else

An epidemic of loneliness is sweeping the western world. What is going on? And what can be done?

If you have struggled with feeling lonely, we would like to hear from you

Experts will speak at an educational event on hormonal health for women in the Johnstown Estate Hotel on Sunday

“As a mother,” said Lawlor, “22qDS means a very different maternal journey”

‘Venting can feel good, but it doesn’t generally produce solutions’

There are approximately 300,000 people with diabetes in Ireland, and it is estimated that one in 10 adults in Ireland aged 50 and over has type 2 diabetes

Although the diagnosis came as a shock to Maria Moran, she was determined not to let it hold her back

Tell Me About It: I left the country as soon as I could as I could not bear to be the sole carer for both my parents, whom I had come to resent as I grew older

Ahead of World Pancreatic Cancer Day on November 16th, Niall Rochford is focused on increasing awareness of signs and symptoms of what is known as the silent killer

Broadcaster Dáithí Ó Sé becoming a brand ambassador for a hair transplant clinic was a rare mistep from the role model for middle-aged men

Silver added to combat user concerns about smell and hygiene but it can kill healthy bacteria, says FDA

Dr Muiris Houston: There is a definite link between Covid infection and a range of heart diseases, even for those who had a relatively mild infection and made a good recovery

Ask Roe: I desperately needed my husband to be emotive, soft, caring and accepting but he was the opposite

‘Stewardship of antibiotic use is essential … along with innovative cleaning solutions and infection prevention products’

Characteristics of dependency include increased tolerance of certain substances and withdrawal symptoms

People seeking refuge from war or domestic abuse need more than a roof over their head; they need good mental health services so future generations don’t pay the price

Tell Me About It: I know he loves me and wants the relationship, but I feel my own needs aren’t being met

A medical student describes the frightening, disorientating world of his first hospital placement

Sleeping well and eating healthily are among factors in keeping biological age below actual age, study finds

Specialists explain the causes, treatments and outlook for a condition that affects about 45,000 people in Ireland

If your iron levels have been determined to be too low, it’s time to ‘stop the leak and fill up the tank’

Ask Roe: How I can talk myself down and restore the nice, normal friendship we had?

Addiction is a complex issue that affects the emotional, psychological and social dynamics of the family

Expert advice directs that any parent who believes their child has an allergy or anaphylaxis should seek medical advice on dealing with the condition

Tell Me About It: ‘I have to keep emotional distance for my own mental health, but it doesn’t prevent me from feeling guilty’

‘The internet is a giant hypodermic, and the content, including social media like Meta, are the psychoactive drugs’

Dr Muiris Houston: Kindness, it has been claimed, is an ideal component of patient care. But not everyone agrees

Experiments shed light on auditory hallucinations, which are more common than you might think

Ask Roe: Our sex life suffered after years of trying for a baby. I know he’s in pain and I hate that I did this

Being prepared to manage addiction in the workplace is not solely for the benefit of a company, but is also vitally important for the mental and physical health of a quality workforce

Researchers have found that conversations with strangers are more enjoyable than we think they will be, and create a greater sense of connection

Tell Me About It: ‘I can hear it anywhere I go in the house. I feel under siege’

Determining when and how much to tell a date can be a minefield in the already fraught world of online dating

Clare O’Connor talks about being diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, and how her illness has changed her life and those of her loved ones

Níall Ó Murchú, who grew up swimming in the sea in Portmarnock, explains the many mental and physical benefit of cold water therapy

Ask Roe: I’m drawn back to meeting men in bars, because it’s so much easier than trying to meet women

Recovery is not linear and comes with obstacles, though these can be overcome with the right support