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<p>Particularly for teens, their room is “their little domain”, but if really bothering you, you might negotiate around doing “a big clean” once a month, says psychotherapist and relationship counsellor Bernadette Ryan. Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

parenting

Parenting teenagers: When to choose a conflict — and when to let it go

Everything from the clothes your children wear to the state of their bedroom can bother you but there is a time to get tough and there's a time to look the other way the experts tell Helen O'Callaghan.

<p>“This constant pressure to smile and bite their tongue, to downplay achievements and regulate how they express their confidence affects how women are seen at work and the opportunities they are given,” says executive coach Fiona Buckley.</p>

advice

Workplace Wellbeing: Is there a price to pay for being too likeable?

<p>Mike Freeney, Castleconnell, Co Limerick, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2022. Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

health and wellbeing

I noticed a lump in my throat while swallowing — it was cancer

My kids forced me to get my hearing checked — how right they were

health and wellbeing

My kids forced me to get my hearing checked — how right they were

Fergal Fox

health and wellbeing

Working Life: My first-ever audio recording was done with our local parish priest in Mayo

‘My mom never knew she had dementia — it would have devastated her’

health and wellbeing

‘My mom never knew she had dementia — it would have devastated her’

Working Life: ‘Before the Flood’ helped me make climate action my life’s work

Working Life: ‘Before the Flood’ helped me make climate action my life’s work

Samuel Awe, HSE Capital & Estates regional sustainability office, HSE Dublin and Midlands

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Woman kissing cute Jack Russell Terrier dog on white background. Space for text

Growing up around pets is particularly helpful for immune development — here's why

Growing evidence suggests that regular exposure to our pets’ microbes, particularly in early life, can help build a stronger immune system

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Working Life: 'The youngest person with dementia we worked with was 45 — that's heartbreaking'

Working Life: 'The youngest person with dementia we worked with was 45 — that's heartbreaking'

Gillian Dullea, senior primary care occupational therapist, Dublin South and Wicklow

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Woman rubbing aching back

Natural Health: What can I do about my lower back pain?

Plus: natural ways of helping your loved one with repetitive behaviours

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Sleeping with a snorer

Is a sleep divorce the solution? How to get past the long, sleepless nights

Sleep is vital to our health, and an increasing number of couples are discovering that sleeping separately can lead to a better night’s rest.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Working Life: Many Roma women had never had a cervical screening test before

Working Life: Many Roma women had never had a cervical screening test before

Gina Miyagawa, Roma health co-ordinator, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

PROF RONAN COLLINS

Working Life: If you like people, you will like geriatric medicine

Professor Ronan Collins, consultant geriatrician and Age Friendly ambassador for South Dublin Co Council

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Workplace Wellbeing: Breaking the barriers that block disabled people's careers

Workplace Wellbeing: Breaking the barriers that block disabled people's careers

Many disabled people in Ireland are willing and able to work, but with our disability employment rate the lowest in the EU, more must be done to support them

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

People clinking glasses with sparkling wine indoors , closeup

Sobering shift: Are Irish women changing their relationship to alcohol?

National Women's Health Survey: Despite what the marketing departments might tell us, alcohol isn’t a healthy way to unwind, and more women are realising they are better off without it

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Young girl with open arms freely at mountain top against sunset.

Five simple things you can do to stay fit and healthy this summer

From breathing more effectively to getting morning sunlight, keep it simple this summer

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Annie Mac: I still struggle to be the centre of attention

Annie Mac: 'After I had kids I was busier than ever — I was really burnt out'

The Dublin-born DJ chats about sober DJing, weight training and perimenopause

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Hands Forming a Heart Shape Near an Airplane Window During Flight

What are the health risks of flying and how can we limit their impact?

Flying takes a toll on your body, but with a few practical strategies, you can start your holiday feeling your best

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Angry businesswomen looking with hate

Workplace Wellbeing: How to deal with irritating coworkers

Experts offer advice on how to deal with coworkers who have a knack for getting under your skin at work

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

'I thought I was having a heart attack — it was actually bowel cancer'

'I thought I was having a heart attack — it was actually bowel cancer'

Cork-based mother of two Natasha O’Byrne is undergoing chemotherapy, but that hasn’t stopped her from raising money for the charity that came to her aid

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Everything you need to know about cholesterol and how to keep it under control

Everything you need to know about cholesterol and how to keep it under control

A high cholesterol level is dangerous, but with the right diet, an active lifestyle, and support from your doctor, you can get it under control

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Working Life: 'My mum and teacher sparked my love for science'

Working Life: 'My mum and teacher sparked my love for science'

“Memorable moments in my job include when the email came in to share the news that cases of rotavirus had dropped by over 70% in the first two years since the vaccine was introduced"

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Happily ever after with greener bites — staying sustainable on your big day doesn’t have to be difficult

Happily ever after with greener bites — staying sustainable on your big day doesn’t have to be difficult

Staying sustainable on your big day doesn’t have to be difficult. Caroline Hennessy talks to Michael O’Neill of Clonakilty’s Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens about reducing waste and using local produce

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

eating apple

Eat your way to the best results — nutritious food to help exam students succeed

A leading dietitian gives some simple tips for success ahead of the Leaving and Junior Cert exams

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Irish rowing champion Aoife Willis: 'The possibility of being diabetic never came into my head'

Irish rowing champion Aoife Willis: 'The possibility of being diabetic never came into my head'

Up to 300,000 people are living with diabetes in Ireland. According to recent research, many believe there is stigma associated with their condition

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Bright red heart on opened white sanitary towel with wings on light pink table background. Pastel color. Closeup. Top down view.

A period of life we need to talk about — the stigma that still surrounds menstruation

Menstruation is still surrounded by stigma, with half of women feeling uneasy discussing it at work and the majority of students lacking an understanding of their cycle

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Sporty Young Woman Drinking Water On Bridge

Tips to keep in mind before lacing up your trainers for a run

Before you lace up your trainers and head out to exercise under the hot sun, keep these tips in mind

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Working Life: 'We’re very concerned about the attraction of vapes to young people'

Working Life: 'We’re very concerned about the attraction of vapes to young people'

“We strongly recommend that those selling e-cigarettes and vapes get details from their supplier of the products’ origins and confirm that they are legal"

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Workplace Wellbeing: We need policies that support workers through a cancer diagnosis

Workplace Wellbeing: We need policies that support workers through a cancer diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis can significantly affect a person’s career, highlighting the need for workplace policies that support employees and employers

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Diarmuid O'Flynn on prostate cancer: I delayed going to the doctor and almost paid the price

Diarmuid O'Flynn on prostate cancer: I delayed going to the doctor and almost paid the price

Prostate cancer is in the news with the announcement that a former US president has the disease. Diarmuid O’Flynn reflects on his experience and urges other men not to do as he did — delay going to a doctor

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Happy multiethnic young womens talking while sitting on park bench on summer day outdoors, Panorama. Group of girls talking and

I’m not the only one to have experienced a friendship breakup

Close pals are an important part of our lives and can even improve our health, but staying in touch requires work, writes Sharon Ní Chonchúir

Sun, 25 May, 2025

One mature woman suffering with a headache and looking stressed while posing against a grey copyspace background. Ageing woman e

Natural health: My eyes stream in the morning — could it be related to menopause?

Shifting hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause can affect eye health

Sun, 25 May, 2025

'It's a straightforward procedure': Getting a tattoo was a lot worse than ‘the snip’

'It's a straightforward procedure': Getting a tattoo was a lot worse than ‘the snip’

A new ‘no-scalpel’ method for vasectomy has made the procedure less invasive, with it taking less than an hour.

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Beautiful young woman with bottle of essential oil on pink background, space for text

There may be more to the saying ‘stop to smell the roses’ — it may help to keep your brain sharp

Can honing your sense of smell keep you mentally sharp as you age? The science suggests it can

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Working Life: Radiation oncology is like virtual surgery, where you deliver targeted treatment

Working Life: Radiation oncology is like virtual surgery, where you deliver targeted treatment

"Clinical trials are crucial for examining new treatments and for assessing their safety and efficacy"

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Portrait of cheerful senior woman wearing sunhat on summer vacation, looking away

How to protect our skin from sun damage and cancer in the sunshine

The recent good weather makes it feel like summer has finally arrived, but it’s important to think about how to protect our skin

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Dermorexia: ‘My pursuit of clear skin has cost me time, money and pain, but how far is too far?’

Dermorexia: ‘My pursuit of clear skin has cost me time, money and pain, but how far is too far?’

Nicole Glennon estimates she has spent thousands of euros to keep acne at bay – but is it a disorder, or just another symptom of a society obsessed with aesthetics?

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Sleeping positions

We all have our go-to sleeping position but what’s the healthiest position to sleep in?

The ideal body posture can vary depending on individual needs and health conditions

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Worried businesswoman using mobile phone in office

Workplace Wellbeing: Why you shouldn't allow yourself to be a busy fool at work

Instead of reactively clearing our email inbox or replying to instant messages, we need to focus on our priorities

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Scaling Ireland's highest peaks in aid of charity supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse

Scaling Ireland's highest peaks in aid of charity supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse

Jack Fitzgerald is climbing our seven highest peaks in seven days to support a charity that helped him come to terms with the sexual abuse he experienced as a child

Fri, 16 May, 2025

'Rediscovering cycling thanks to my e-bike has transformed my commute and fitness'

'Rediscovering cycling thanks to my e-bike has transformed my commute and fitness'

It has all of the exercise benefits of a standard bicycle, but the assist boost is like the gentle push of a hand on your back

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Working Life: I wouldn’t advise people to turn away from stress. I’d say, ‘Turn to meaning’

Working Life: I wouldn’t advise people to turn away from stress. I’d say, ‘Turn to meaning’

“Most healthy people can get on with their lives and believe in the myth that we are in control of our bodies. Those with IBD have to manage it, but they can’t control it and that’s the sting in the tail"

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Depressed woman awake in the night, she is touching her forehead and suffering from insomnia

Natural health: I'm perimenopausal and struggling with sleep — what can I do?

Sleep troubles are one of the most common perimenopausal symptoms. This is largely due to the drop in oestradiol and progesterone

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Seeking support from Pieta House: ‘It was easier to open up to a stranger than to family’

Seeking support from Pieta House: ‘It was easier to open up to a stranger than to family’

At 18, Dean Hayes was grieving the loss of his grandmother and grappling with coming out as gay. He turned to Pieta House for help and has since become an active volunteer with the charity

Fri, 09 May, 2025

UK's first womb transplant

Born without a womb: 'It may take time to adjust, but you’re still you'

A teenage girl’s failure to menstruate may be a sign she does not have a uterus. A recent successful transplant offers new hope of carrying a child

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Workplace Wellbeing: I tested three wellbeing apps to stay motivated in work

Workplace Wellbeing: I tested three wellbeing apps to stay motivated in work

Studies have shown that healthy employees are more efficient, so employers are investing in wellbeing apps. Sharon Ní Chonchúir samples three high-profile ones

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Female runner on the road in the evening

Do extreme morning routines like Ashton Hall’s viral daily regimen really work?

Want to copy Ashton Hall’s viral daily regimen? First, think about how it might affect your social life

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Deodorant needed

Sniffing out your health concerns — how scents can signal underlying medical conditions

Here are some signs that your body odour could point to a bigger health problem

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Working Life: Biologics have been a game-changer for some patients with asthma

Working Life: Biologics have been a game-changer for some patients with asthma

People have gone from not being able to work or exercise, or participate in life, to being able to do all those things

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Businesswoman Having Neck Ache Due To Work Over Load And Bad Posture

Natural Health: I developed fibromyalgia during a stressful time at work

My scalp is itchy and has started to flake. Is there a natural hair tonic I could use?

Sun, 04 May, 2025