Lifestyle Articles

The physical positions (asanas) you practice in yoga will help you to develop strength, flexibility and balance, but not just in your body. Read more here.

Autumn is a time for change, a time to reflect and plan ahead. Here, Dr. Sarah O' Neill talks about how to embrace this time of year. 

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.

Did you know that losing 10% body fat can make a big difference fighting cancer? Watch this VIDEO from Breakthrough Cancer Research with a voiceover from broadcaster Matt Cooper. 

Familiarising yourself with food labels means arming yourself with as much knowledge about the food you are about to consume as possible. Does this product take you closer to your goals, or does this product take you further from your goals?  It’s a confusing territory, especially owing to the voluntary nature of some food labelling, and what manufacturers can do to dodge some of the more directive labelling such as a red traffic light (more below). Think of this post as an FAQ on label reading. 

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. 

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

Self-care is something that many people struggle to prioritise. Orla Barry discusses why it is important to make this a priority as you plan the year ahead. She also leaves you with her top 7 tips for practicing self-care.

Here Aodan Enright wonders whether our ‘digital first’ lifestyle is giving us a filtered view of reality.