Joy is good for your body and your mind – three ways to feel it more often
Joy is an emotion experienced by many but understood by few. It’s usually mistaken for happiness, yet is unique in…
Four ways to support a friend or loved one with long COVID
An estimated 2.3 million people in the UK are currently living with long COVID. The condition is most commonly reported…
What’s it like being a young person with long COVID? You might feel like a failure (but you’re not)
Imagine youre young, healthy and active. Then, one day, the rug is pulled out from under you. You initially have…
Anxiety can lead to erection problems in young men – but reaching for Viagra isn’t always the solution
Getting to the root cause of your anxiety is key in treating the problem. VGstockstudio/ Shutterstock Many people think of…
Three ways to become more resilient to failure
Resilience can be built in a variety of ways. fizkes/ Shutterstock Failure may be an inevitable part of life, but…
People with endometriosis and PCOS wait years for a diagnosis – attitudes to women’s pain may be to blame
Many women are told not to complain about pain. goffkein.pro/ Shutterstock Former Miss Ireland, Chelsea Farrell, recently shared the story…
Five things to do in your 20s and 30s to reduce your risk of preventable cancer
A healthy diet with plenty of variety can lower risk. Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock Most of us dont think about cancer when…
Heavy periods can lead to big health problems for young women — but many don’t get the help they need
People with heavy menstrual bleeding may loose close to a pint of liquid during their period. Tony Thiethoaly/ Shutterstock Many…
Body neutrality: what it is and how it can help lead to more positive body image
Jameela Jamil is a big advocate of body neutrality. ETIENNE LAURENT/ EPA Constantly loving your body – no matter what…
News of war can impact your mental health – here’s how to cope
Even short exposure to bad news can increase worry and anxiety. Stock Unit/ Shutterstock The war in Ukraine has left…
Smartwatches could help detect and track COVID – here’s what the research shows
Wearable technologies such as smartwatches and activity trackers have attracted lots of interest over the past few years around their…
Getting fit after COVID? Why you should be strength training – and how to do it
Knowing when to return to exercise after COVID depends on your symptoms. antoniodiaz/Shutterstock After recovering from COVID, you might be…