#Health - Nutrition

Sign in

#Health - Nutrition

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>I keep my nails short, which helps, but they still chip. I make sure to eat plenty of calcium in my diet — milk, yoghurt and cheese. Is there a supplement you could recommend?</p>

health and wellbeing

Natural Health: My nails keep breaking even though I have plenty of calcium in my diet

Marine collagen is the best choice for nail, hair, and skin health; whereas bovine collagen is typically recommended for joint, bone, and muscle repair.

<p>Hanna Bäckmo, founder of Hanna's Bees. Picture: Andres Poveda</p>

health and wellbeing

I'm a Cork beekeeper — here's how you can help native Irish honeybees

<p>Pic: iStock</p>

food

Top 8: Get the scoop on the best of shop-bought ice creams this summer

Young caucasian woman holding glass of water with collagen

health and wellbeing

Can collagen supplements help to improve our skin and fight signs of ageing?

Beer time! Cropped image of hands are clinking bottles with beer against summer sky background. Barbecue concept.

health and wellbeing

What are the hidden health risks of zero and low-alcohol drinks?

This Cork food stall's Lebanese mezze boxes are great for a balanced lunch

food

This Cork food stall's Lebanese mezze boxes are great for a balanced lunch

Group of female friends cheering with beer in amusement park

After a long drinking session? These supplements may help with headaches and nausea

Do new supplements help prevent the headaches and nausea that follow a long drinking session, or is there a more straightforward solution?

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Hummus in plate, bread pita - dip food

Top 8: These shop-bought hummus meals are a taste of the Middle East

"All our samples pair well with fish and are delicious served in pitta bread with shredded lettuce, and tomatoes."

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

I'm a doctor in my 30s with a healthy lifestyle — I was surprised I have high cholesterol

I'm a doctor in my 30s with a healthy lifestyle — I was surprised I have high cholesterol

A healthy non-smoker in her mid-30s, Dr Aisling Farrell was surprised to learn she had elevated cholesterol levels. The result prompted her to review her lifestyle and make critical changes

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Young African American girl cooking a healthy meal with vegetables at home

Whisk up some fun with these online cooking classes for kids and teens

Sign up your teens and tweens this summer for an online cooking class where they’ll learn new skills, experiment with recipes and ingredients, explore better food choices, and even make you a rather lovely lunch

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

ADELE MINER

I wore vitamin supplement patches to boost my energy levels — here's what happened

More studies are needed to prove their efficacy, but for people who find it hard to take pills, wellness patches might be the solution

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

Athletic woman eating a healthy bowl of muesli with fruit sitting on floor in the kitchen at home

How to find your biological age and the biohacking tips to lower it

Doctors share what you should be doing to reverse your biological age

Fri, 13 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

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

Jogging injury. Warp up before any exercise.,coopy space for text.

How to keep your knees in good shape for lasting joint relief

Aching joints don’t have to hold you back, and now experts suggest that activity can reduce rather than increase pain

Sun, 01 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

Top 8: Chutney and relish options for the perfect summer sandwich

Top 8: Chutney and relish options for the perfect summer sandwich

Give your summer sandwiches a lift with these fillings

Fri, 16 May, 2025

How to master a healthy and satisfying salad this summer

How to master a healthy and satisfying salad this summer

Theo Kirwan of Sprout & Co, who will appear at next weekend's Ballymaloe Festival of Food, talks about salads, social media, suppliers, and the challenges of farming

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Why you should always trust your gut when it comes to coeliac disease

Why you should always trust your gut when it comes to coeliac disease

This autoimmune condition is much more than just an upset tummy, and its wide range of symptoms affects the lives of almost 2% of the Irish population

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Ceramic cup with slight steam

Top 8: Low-caffeine hot drinks that taste good and may have health benefits

We have looked for drinks that taste good and may have health benefits

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Fecal transplant or fecal matter transplant (FMT). A laboratory tube with with fecal microbiota to cure persistent digestive dis

Modulating the gut microbiome could represent a new frontier for cancer medicine

Faecal transplants can boost the immune systems of patients with advanced cancer, improving their response to immunotherapy. Could this experimental treatment play a major role in the future?

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Traditional scones with fresh strawberries and jam isolated on white

Conscious of sugar consumption? Try full fruit flavours in the form of jam

Try a teaspoon or two of jam in hot or iced (even fizzy) water when you need a pick–me–up—it's better than consuming the chemicals found in many fizzy drinks

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Hooked on sustainable tinned fish: It’s top quality, it’s shelf stable and has minimal ingredients

Hooked on sustainable tinned fish: It’s top quality, it’s shelf stable and has minimal ingredients

Look no further than the canned food section in your supermarket for an eco-friendly and handy meal option. Ciara Shine from Shines Seafood in Donegal explains how tinned fish can be a versatile, delicious and nutritious option

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025