Experts Articles

Do you know anyone who suffers from eczema, acne, psoriasis, arthritis, as well as non-specific pain, aches, and headaches? An anti inflammatory diet can help. Check out this VIDEO and blog from nutritionist Carla Bredin.

The term ‘Social Media Anxiety Disorder (SMAD)’ has been popping up in discussions on the negative effects of social media for several years. I often meet parents who tell me social media has made their child “less social” and “more anxious” about real-life events. So, is SMAD a real thing? And if so how can we cope with it?

The age of smartphone ownership is getting younger and huge pressure is placed on children, and thus their parents, to have a smartphone. The National Sleep Foundation has consistently demonstrated that having technology in your bedroom and/or using technology as a sleep aid, can interfere with the quality of sleep, the duration of sleep and daytime alertness. Dr Maureen Griffin discusses her top tips for ensuring that smartphones are not eating into our children's sleep time.

Author Annmarie O' Connor talks about how being grateful can help your anxiety and how keeping a gratitude journal should be your new resolution. 

Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Lead on laya healthcare's 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme Dr Sarah O’Neill gives some advice on how to support a family member through a tough time.

Lorraine Walsh, Director of Customer Experience talks about Ireland’s first dedicated Healthcare Concierge Service

Although it might be feeling slightly autumnal, summer is a good time to develop some healthy habits. Here are some tips to lift your spirits and give your wellbeing a boost. Get out into the light and soak up some vitamin D which helps regulate the stress hormone.

Our research indicates that 75pc of people believe that stigma still exists around mental wellbeing. In order to dispel some myths, we enlisted the help of Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Lead on Laya Healthcare's 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme, Dr Sarah O’Neill. Here she explains what really happens in a counselling session. 

Sinead Proos, Head of Wellness at laya healthcare talks about results collated from health screenings carried out across industry sectors by our team at laya healthcare, Ireland’s largest corporate health and wellbeing provider.