The science of winning an All-Ireland final over 100 years ago Are there lessons for Cork and Tipperary in how Limerick trainer Jim D'Alton prepared his All Ireland winners in 1919? Sport • 14 Jul
The science of winning an All-Ireland final over 100 years ago Are there lessons for Cork and Tipperary in how Limerick trainer Jim D'Alton prepared his All Ireland winners in 1919? Sport • 14 Jul
Are you sweating bullets? The amazing science of sweat The simple and fascinating truth about our species is that we would not still be here without sweat Health • 10 Jul
Are you sweating bullets? The amazing science of sweat The simple and fascinating truth about our species is that we would not still be here without sweat Health • 10 Jul
Can a daily nap do more harm than good? Here's how to prevent that restorative nap causing sleep inertia and sabotaging your night-time sleep Sleep • 04 Jul
Can a daily nap do more harm than good? Here's how to prevent that restorative nap causing sleep inertia and sabotaging your night-time sleep Sleep • 04 Jul
How new job trends show our deteriorating relationship with work There has been quite a change in many people's attitude to how they earn a living and work increasingly doesn't feel like it's working Work and careers • 04 Jul
How new job trends show our deteriorating relationship with work There has been quite a change in many people's attitude to how they earn a living and work increasingly doesn't feel like it's working Work and careers • 04 Jul
Why you should think twice about wearing outdoor shoes indoors You never know what unhygienic health horrors could be coming into your house on the soles of your sneakers, stilettoes and sandals Health • 04 Jul
Why you should think twice about wearing outdoor shoes indoors You never know what unhygienic health horrors could be coming into your house on the soles of your sneakers, stilettoes and sandals Health • 04 Jul
Why are 60% of pregnant Irish women not getting enough iodine? Iodine is essential for a baby's brain development during pregnancy, but a new study has found low levels of the micronutrient in pregnant Irish women pregnancy • 30 Jun
Why are 60% of pregnant Irish women not getting enough iodine? Iodine is essential for a baby's brain development during pregnancy, but a new study has found low levels of the micronutrient in pregnant Irish women pregnancy • 30 Jun
Love summer, hate winter? Why your mood changes with the seasons While there are many complex reasons why the weather has such an affect on our mood and wellbeing, the key answer lies in our brain Psychology • 30 Jun
Love summer, hate winter? Why your mood changes with the seasons While there are many complex reasons why the weather has such an affect on our mood and wellbeing, the key answer lies in our brain Psychology • 30 Jun
How filthy is your water bottle? You may be surprised to know what exactly is going on inside your favourite resuable water bottle Health • 27 Jun
How filthy is your water bottle? You may be surprised to know what exactly is going on inside your favourite resuable water bottle Health • 27 Jun
Here are all the reasons why a cup of coffee can be good for you There's lots of research out there to show that moderate coffee intake is linked with all sorts of health benefits Health • 27 Jun
Here are all the reasons why a cup of coffee can be good for you There's lots of research out there to show that moderate coffee intake is linked with all sorts of health benefits Health • 27 Jun
Why it can be harder to sleep during the summer Seasonal insomnia means summer sleeping for many of us is a time of tossing, turning and early waking Sleep • 25 Jun
Why it can be harder to sleep during the summer Seasonal insomnia means summer sleeping for many of us is a time of tossing, turning and early waking Sleep • 25 Jun
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? Drink • 20 Jun
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? Drink • 20 Jun
Why summertime is the right time to help children move better Kids with the ability to move well and with control have the motivation, confidence, physical skill and knowledge needed to stay active for life Children • 24 Jun
Why summertime is the right time to help children move better Kids with the ability to move well and with control have the motivation, confidence, physical skill and knowledge needed to stay active for life Children • 24 Jun
How to decide when it's time to leave your job If your job is driving you crazy or making you sick, leaving is better than staying even if the alternatives are not entirely clear Work and careers • 18 Jun
How to decide when it's time to leave your job If your job is driving you crazy or making you sick, leaving is better than staying even if the alternatives are not entirely clear Work and careers • 18 Jun
Is your beard a hygiene risk? Stylish or unsanitary? Here's what the evidence shows about beards and bacteria Beards • 11 Jun
Is your beard a hygiene risk? Stylish or unsanitary? Here's what the evidence shows about beards and bacteria Beards • 11 Jun
Why a week off from the gym can actually be good for you Taking time away from the gym every six to eight weeks – known as a "deload week" – is actually the key to improving fitness gains Fitness • 06 Jun
Why a week off from the gym can actually be good for you Taking time away from the gym every six to eight weeks – known as a "deload week" – is actually the key to improving fitness gains Fitness • 06 Jun
Could household cleaning products end up dirtying indoor air? When we clean, the goal is to remove dirt and germs, but in the process, we often introduce harmful chemicals into the air Air Quality • 03 Jun
Could household cleaning products end up dirtying indoor air? When we clean, the goal is to remove dirt and germs, but in the process, we often introduce harmful chemicals into the air Air Quality • 03 Jun
What is CTE and why does it matter for Irish athletes? Brain injuries in sport are a growing public health issue that affects players at all levels, from local community teams to seasoned professionals Sport • 03 Jun
What is CTE and why does it matter for Irish athletes? Brain injuries in sport are a growing public health issue that affects players at all levels, from local community teams to seasoned professionals Sport • 03 Jun
How do drugs get their names & why are they so hard to pronounce? Names like idarucizumab, levetiracetam and ustekinumab may look like words from Greek or Norse mythology, but they're chosen with purpose Health • 30 May
How do drugs get their names & why are they so hard to pronounce? Names like idarucizumab, levetiracetam and ustekinumab may look like words from Greek or Norse mythology, but they're chosen with purpose Health • 30 May
Why drying clothes indoors could put your health at risk Drying wet clothing indoors in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of mould growing in your home Health • 30 May
Why drying clothes indoors could put your health at risk Drying wet clothing indoors in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of mould growing in your home Health • 30 May
How carrying spuds & doing Wordle are signs of good health If you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth, carry a bag of spuds up the stairs and name 20 animals in 30 seconds, you're doing well Health • 28 May
How carrying spuds & doing Wordle are signs of good health If you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth, carry a bag of spuds up the stairs and name 20 animals in 30 seconds, you're doing well Health • 28 May
Can dogs help to predict epileptic seizures? New research combining a dog's natural instincts with technology might help people with epilepsy by predicting seizures Health • 28 May
Can dogs help to predict epileptic seizures? New research combining a dog's natural instincts with technology might help people with epilepsy by predicting seizures Health • 28 May
Why does air travel make us so cranky? A look at the science behind why flying brings out the worst in us and what we can do about it Aviation • 27 May
Why does air travel make us so cranky? A look at the science behind why flying brings out the worst in us and what we can do about it Aviation • 27 May
Can bad weather really cause headaches? There actually is a scientific basis for why some people are able to sense changes in the weather by the headaches they cause Headaches • 26 May
Can bad weather really cause headaches? There actually is a scientific basis for why some people are able to sense changes in the weather by the headaches they cause Headaches • 26 May
Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist has to say about the standoff between morning shower enthusiasts and night shower loyalists Health • 21 May
Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist has to say about the standoff between morning shower enthusiasts and night shower loyalists Health • 21 May
All you need to know about joint pain The recommended treatment for most joint conditions is appropriate exercise and education on how to manage pain during daily activities Health • 20 May
All you need to know about joint pain The recommended treatment for most joint conditions is appropriate exercise and education on how to manage pain during daily activities Health • 20 May
