*Content note – this article contains reference to eating disorders. The pandemic lockdowns were a major trigger, experts agree. According to Freedom of Information figures obtained by Newstalk, the number of children under the age of 16 who were hospitalised with anorexia almost doubled last year. The figures showed that 237 children and teenagers had […]

3 years ago

The move may inspire other Western countries to do the same. Spain is set to become the very first European country to approve a law granting ‘menstrual leave’ for women suffering period pain, set to be capped at three days per month. According to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, the government is due to approve […]

4 years ago

Tonight, millions of us across Ireland will be filling out our census forms. The census was postponed from last April because of the Covid pandemic and will now take place on Sunday evening (3 April). Ireland’s five-yearly Census of Population survey is conducted by the Central Statistics Office, and, when the results are in, will […]

4 years ago

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8 years ago

Going through a hectic period in your life? Or prone to feeling a little anxious from time to time? Many things can help, of course, like talking to a friend, or even exercising, as being physically active is proven to help with feelings of tension and anxiety. But did you also know that food can […]

8 years ago

It’s the ‘logical conclusion’ to current trends, he says.

9 years ago

Need a little inspiration to keep up your fitness regime?

9 years ago