‘Being in a garden helps a person with dementia to be oriented in time and space’

Events aims to celebrate wildlife and raise awareness of damage being done to environment

They raised over €14,000 for the orthopaedic charity Straight Ahead and hosted a huge toy collection for children having surgery f(...)

Body image at the Science Gallery and public talk on bullying by John Lonergan

May is a peak month for foraging as wild flowers and herbs come into full bloom

Can growing vegetables help prepare prisoners to return to society as law-abiding citizens?

The key is to get moving again and not focus too much on the exact source of the pain

Health Hero: Prof Rose Anne Kenny

An introduction to tai chi and health checks for over-55s take place this week

Got Your Back Ireland is ideal for people with chronic health issues or those after surgery

Important marine citizen science projects sometimes struggle to survive

One of our most threatened native fish species now regarded as ‘critically endangered’

Irish river trusts spring up as ‘rights of nature’ movement surges internationally

In Ireland, about 1,300 suffer from the life-threatening inherited disease

Caoimhe Bennett was one of the 20 finalists in the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s national fundraising day and Trinity seeks participants for Alzheimer’s study

Avoiding added sugar isn’t easy but nutritional therapist Elsa Jones is there to help

In Ireland, you can donate blood, kidney, bone marrow, platelets, breastmilk and hair

Caroline Lynch is one of six organ donation co-ordinators

Becoming a potential donor is easy – carry an organ donor card and let your family know

They provide food for animals and store carbon to mitigate against climate change

Dublin council project enables northside women to turn their park into a Zen garden

‘Not enough money going into discovery on the spectrum of research from discovery to translation to applications’ - Paul Nurse

Two Irish companies make recycling plastics their business

Up to one third of all household recycling bins are contaminated by unrecyclable material

Employers across Ireland are encouraged to host an event on national Workplace Wellbeing Day on April 13th

There is much dispute as to exactly which three-leafed plant is a shamrock

Health Hero: Derek Devoy asks drivers to monitor spots where people go to take their own lives

Help build up blood stocks, keep an eye on glaucoma and get your children interested in architecture

Spring flowers bring rich colour and gentle scents once the weather gets a little warmer

Nettles are rich in vitamins A and C and iron, potassium, manganese and calcium

There has been a 50 per cent drop in the number of barn owls over the last 25 years

American physicist Jessamyn Fairfield turned her improvised comedy routine into a science communication tool, while Irish engineer(...)

‘I discovered the Well Dance for Seniors classes and find it’s a wonderful way to get fit’

I asked myself was I doing the right thing taking her from her culture and birth place?

The children have always known they are adopted, but have totally different responses to it

‘The inter-country adoption process is very gruelling with a lot of uncertainty’

Ireland is very rich in lichens, with over 1,100 recorded species

Drawing and painting wildlife can enhance our understanding of the natural world

The evolutionary origins and physiology behind mouth to mouth kissing

As the weather gets milder you might spot frogs’ eggs in ponds. But don’t disturb it

You can use seaweed in everything from scones to soup – and it’s almost back in season

Pod-like flowers are most prolific on mountainous and bogland scrubs from February to May

As the world wakes up to the environmental scourge of plastic waste and the EU launches its first ever Plastics Strategy, Sylvia T(...)

Aldi is banning so-called energy drinks to those under the age of 16

January is one of the best months to observe grey seals on land

Apps have potential to engage people with diagnosed conditions, say experts

The curlew one of the birds to be seen in estuaries, mudflats and coastal grasslands

Beach clean-ups and surfing help us connect with nature, says surfer Easkey Britton

In floriography, snowdrops are symbols of hope and consolation

Back pain is one of the main reasons why people take time off work but we now know that staying off work is unhelpful for back pai(...)

Make rural walks more interesting by seeking out the presence of wild animals

Ward off evil, contemplate Christ and get the look of love with these ancient Irish sprigs

Winter sea swimming has many benefits, but beware of cold-water shock

Birdwatch Ireland invite people to record the different common garden birds they witness

Schoolgirls learning choir sessions can boost numeracy, literacy and concentration

Ireland’s tallest native evergreen was growing here 7,000 years ago

US professor suggests that by re-connecting with the food of our ancestors, we can also build a more sustainable food system with (...)

Rehabilitative exercise classes help people of all ages with chronic and acute injuries

Ireland hosts up to 20% of species overwintering in Europe between October and April

A number of farms let you choose your Christmas tree and have it felled on the spot

A sufferer has made a graphic documentary about myalgic encephalomyelitis

‘In Case of Emergencies’ exhibition: The human brain codes risk in five categories – won’t happen, unlikely, 50-50, likely and wil(...)

These wild animals are now a common sight at night when they come out in search of food

Criteria consider water, light and air quality alongside BER energy standard

Thousands of starlings swirling through the skies is one of nature’s most wonderful sights

Contrary to popular belief, squirrels do not hibernate

Sleeping less than six or seven hours a night increases the risk of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke, says neur(...)

‘Often people with cancer put on a brave face and say they are fine but they’re not’

Fallen leaves make for beautiful strolls while also creating habitats for small creatures

Members of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra talk about the ailments that beset classical musicians

Mayo and Kerry are home to some of the best dark, natural skies in Ireland

The trick is to learn which trees specific mushrooms grow under

Several Irish farms host pumpkin-picking events in the run-up to Halloween

The Irish Pharmacy Union has argued that the State could get greater value and efficiency from the health budget if it allowed pha(...)

‘My left leg was a different colour to my right.’ Paula Finnegan recalls discovering a blood clot

Initiatives include lending household goods, upcycling old products, and donating clothes

Beat Winter series: While it can be difficult to avoid illnesses, you can minimise risk of infection

‘We will be asking the public to gather the data and consider what solutions will work best for their cities’

This landmark day is a good time to highlight the diversity of the projects across Europe

Park ranger Paddy Crowe and his family rent a Regency style lodge in the Phoenix Park

More than 50 per cent of adults say they eat undercooked burgers in restaurants

These competitions recognise young people’s role in combating climate change

Railtours Ireland’s Titanic Belfast/Hills of Donegal rail and coach tour takes travellers back in time - and past some of the most(...)

Ireland’s first gym for homeless people improves fitness of both body and mind

Spreading the word about open pollination is key to the Irish Seed Savers Association’s operation

Ignite 2017: When Girl Guides gathered to learn to be strong women in the 21st century

Some family carers object to anti-psychotic medications being given to their loved ones

National Heritage Week a prime opportunity to connect with our natural environment

Picnics and trips outdoors can beneft dementia sufferers and their families

Environmentalism must be fuelled by passion and empathy, argues Andreas Weber

Sleep whisperer Chris Winter solves sleep problems without resorting to pills

It could be only a matter of time before we're leasing everything from jeans to ball gowns

There is an onus on visitors to choose carefully where – and when – they visit