Lifestyle Articles

In the second of our two part series Aodan Enright discusses what to stop and what to continue this New Year. 

There are many reasons, of course, why New Year’s Resolutions end up falling by the wayside. Too often, we focus on the goal itself, without taking care of the process that’s required on an ongoing basis to get us there. Or we go for things in which our heart isn’t fully invested, maybe what we feel we should be doing. Here coaching expert Aodan Enright looks at things we should stop, start and continue this New Year. 

In this blog post, travel writer Stephanie Lynch shares her top tips for your backpacking trip of a lifetime. You can also avail of our winter travel offer outlined at the end of the article.

In this blog post, travel writer Stephanie Lynch shares her top tips for your backpacking trip of a lifetime. You can also avail of our winter travel offer outlined at the end of the article.

Karl Henry gives you information to ensure that you keep seeing results from your exercise, by seeing results you will stay motivated and healthier for longer, so apply these tips and keep up the good work.

Self-harm and suicide are major public health problems. We asked Professor Ella Arensman, Research Professor at the school of Public Health, University College Cork and a Chief Scientist at the National Suicide Research Foundation, to share her knowledge so that our readers can learn more about the causes of suicide and self-harm in Ireland. You can also download a document with further information and help at the end of this article.

Karl Henry shows you how to get fit properly, setting the foundations for sustained success and not just doing another quick fix. Here are some simple tips for you to follow

In order for exercise to be a lifetime change, it has to be something you enjoy. Both running and walking are great for your health, your body, your lungs and your mood. Karl Henry discusses which is better. 

Recent research by laya healthcare found that eight in ten (80%) of adults in Ireland have been affected by anxiety. Dr Sarah O'Neill discusses the factors causing stress for Irish people based on this research and offers practical tips for understanding and managing anxiety.