Exposure to the land can help those with disabilities, mental health issues or dementia

Walk, climb, cycle or simply sit in the outdoors this Easter

A school pupil, college student, working professional and new mother tell us

Vienna has developed a hugely successful housing rental model that could work here

Trinity College research assesses viability of global trend of growing, cooking and sharing food

Several Irish universities provide the public with maps and audio guides to biodiversity

UCD-led project aims to reduce food waste to landfill and plastic pollution

Study finds half of cancer patients have a diet-related problem

Government proposes legislation which will assume people consent to giving major organs

Thanks to Niall El-Assaad getting a tank top-up has never been easier for wheelchair users

A virtual heart failure clinic enables GPs speak to a hospital-based consultant cardiologist

The author on the benefits of stripping back to the ‘acoustic version’ of life

The worldwide trend of converting former landfills to public parks is slowly gaining ground in Ireland

From National No Smoking Day onwards, TCD will become a tobacco-free campus

Do sustainability rankings work or are they just self-congratulatory gestures?

Rare conditions presented Patrick Cotterell with challenges he has learned to manage

Dr Rangan Chatterjee believes stress has become a major problem for many people

Shortness of breath and frequent nose bleeds can be symptoms of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

Tranquil peatland which is home to variety of rare species is a beautiful place to visit

Failure to keep diet in check can result in anxiety, memory loss and tiredness

Olympic runner Kerry O’Flaherty on motivation, training and supporting other runners

‘We need to let nature back in or we risk losing its vital free services’

It’s frightening to see a child having a seizure but there are plenty of ways you can help

Nine out of 10 cases are caused by smoking

Eden Project co-founder says establishment is getting response to climate change wrong

No more body markings for St Vincent’s breast cancer patients

Lack of policial action on climate change has spawned a movement of strong, committed environmental activists

Doctors and politicians say medical professionals not legislators should make decision

The international healthy campuses initiative encourages healthy lifestyles for those at third level

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are still widely unknown but relatively common

Living organisms can be used in the construction of buildings and to heat and light them

Psychologist warns against being too attached to tradition and leaving work pile up

Avoid poisoning, ring in new year quietly, give blood, attend talks and quit smoking

‘We shouldn’t be surprised elite sports players take prescription painkilling medications’

Policymakers should grasp ‘greatest global health opportunity’ of 21st century’

For young patients at Our Lady’s in Crumlin, the hospital’s play specialists are crucially important in aiding recovery

Ireland’s longest running arts and health organisation the Waterford Healing Arts Trust is making a real difference

Ireland faces a Christmas Tree shortage in seven years after the 2018 heatwave

Young doctors are increasingly suffering from stress, burnout, depression and drugs and alcohol addiction

Sufferers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speak about how they cope with their condition

Public seminar on clinical trials, chemsex education course, charity run and more

Cancer research, mental health, premature birth and bereavement on the agenda

Farming for Nature awards celebrate farmers who protect habitats and wildlife

The goal is to bring all waste back into the production cycle. Where will it lead us?

‘It’s also important for researchers to hear what patients want from new drugs’

Knitting show taking place at RDS, conference on eating disorders and more

Post-stroke fatigue, November the month for remembrance and autism support

Robert Bradshaw now gives talks to construction workers on the dangers of taking risks

Engrossing and beguiling, the Czech capital offers visitors a glimpse of its rich and glorious past

Dublin Simon runs art and creative writing classes for people on the margins of society. For participants, it’s all about belongin(...)

College promote personal wellbeing of anaesthesiologists

By 2050, antimicrobial resistance could cause even more deaths than cancer

Disposing of medicines, avoiding osteoporosis and learning to slow down

Players produce guide to the flora and fauna of links club to mark its 125th anniversary

‘It is a daunting experience but receiving a donated organ is the best present you’ll ever get’

Physical and mental fitness is key to staying healthy into old age

Counterfeit drugs, medical devices and supplements bought online can have tragic consequences for patients

Olympic diver Tom Daley and his screenwriter husband Dustin Lance Black used the launch of a new Pampers nappy to introduce their (...)

Health Innovation Hub Ireland matches inventors and entrepreneurs with clinicians in ‘Dragons’ Den’-style process

Childhood eczema, games for dementia sufferers and organ donation appeal

Once you get kitted out with warm, waterproof clothes and good walking shoes, you’re up for the challenges that this most colourfu(...)

Health advice at the Ploughing, Alzheimer’s awareness and the risks of sitting

‘Many students have mediocre Junior Certificate results and do really well in the Leaving’

Dublin Rape centre seeks volunteers, while MS Readathon encourages young minds

Recovery Month: We meet three people who turned their lives around from addiction

A ranger’s lot: From snails to bogs, and threats from poachers and turf-cutters

Healthy Town initiative; Incredibles family challenge; and healthy lunchboxes for kids

Molly Twomey refused to admit she had an eating disorder until her parents intervened and got her the help she needed

Sports stars come out to hurl for cancer research, a walk for night nurses and a new initiative to donate hospital parking spaces

Health hero: Mary Nally founded Third Age Ireland, a national voluntary organisation which provides services, social activities an(...)

Playing an instrument can protect from memory loss while personalised playlists can reduce anxiety in those with dementia

Travelling on a small cruiser gives you a new perspective of the Dublin coastline, its waters and islands

Campaign aims to encourage people to see the personalities, not just the syndrome

There are still inequities in maternity care in Ireland, says campaigner Krysia Lynch

Harbour seals now play second fiddle to grey variety in Irish waters

The Irish scientist on women’s voices in climate change and tackling Stem’s gender bias

Health risks in outer space, vitamin B12 deficiency and game on for a record-beating tennis match

Information on dyspraxia, dental developments, forest therapy and ePrescriptions

Biomimicry tours of the National Botanic Gardens reveal how nature inspires inventions

Workshop on Alzheimer’s and dementia care and Blood Bikers wanted

Chemist Michael Braungart suggests products could end their life as biological nutrients

Accessing new medicines is a complex business in Ireland compared to many other European countries

A Dublin conference will hear how interaction with horses can help people with a variety of problems

Water safety, a ‘virtual’ marathon and a Big Toddle

Up to 1,600 athletes, all of whom have intellectual disabilities, will compete in a range of sports

Britain’s pivotal role in intelligence network flagged by Misha Glenny at Carlow gathering

Ireland’s capital has a lot going for it if it wants to be a ‘national park city’

The genetic condition often goes undetected in people until they are in their 30s

Health Hero: ‘I try to keep in mind the mantra of everything in moderation – including moderation’

Bloom, Cat Laughs, Forbidden Fruit, Vantastival, Women’s Mini Marathon and more

Addressing lifestyle measures can help reduce the risk of stroke or heart strain