We are told over and over again to make sure we are wearing a correctly fitted bra to make the most of our assets and challenge gravity – but are they good for us? The latest research has said that bras are of no help in supporting a woman’s breasts … Continue reading
The Minister for Health, James Reilly got stuck in a lift as he was getting shown around the Phoenix Care Centre in Grangegorman, North Dublin, the country’s newest psychiatric hospital. The hospital which cost €22 million will replace the macabre St Brendan’s Hospital which was built in the early 19th … Continue reading
Stay stress free and healthy this Christmas. Not always easy to stay stress free at Christmas but here are a few ways that may help. Advance planning Definitely not what we want to think about at this time of year but heart-attacks peak during the holiday season. Too much booze, … Continue reading
Don’t forget your Pumpkin for Halloween! Have you ever wondered why we use Pumpkins at Halloween? Well according to legend over 700,000 immigrants went to America during the Potato Famine and they brought with them the tradition o f the Jack O Lanterns. The Jack O lanterns were originally made … Continue reading
Ever wondered what makes yawning contagious? Yawing is an involuntary action. We start before we are born and most creatures on the planet do it – even fish and snakes. We yawn more on hot days so new research has suggested that rather than being a sign of sleep, the … Continue reading
We smile when we feel good but can it work the other way round? Research has found that smiling really does help reduce stress and boost the health of the heart. A study from the University of Kansas in Psychological Science, a journal for the Association for Psychological Science explored … Continue reading
Do you use more of the keys on the right hand side or the left hand side of the keyboard? The results could affect how people respond to your name. New research has suggested that people have warmer feelings towards words that use more of the letters on the right … Continue reading
It’s a couple of hours after lunch and you can feel the energy draining, how can you beat the 3 o’clock slump? Don’t head for the coffee jar and chocolate bar – here’s a few healthy snacks that will give you a boost without adding on the pounds. A piece … Continue reading
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