Covid-19 restrictions and frailty combine to reduce mobility of older people

What to do – and what not do – before six weeks of restrictions kick in on Wednesday night

Researchers surveyed people in Ireland, the UK, Spain, the USA and Mexico

Diarmuid O’Connell was saved by a defibrillator after he collapsed during a game

This year will be ‘different’, says Simon Harris. Here’s how to have a good time safely

‘I found the therapy fun; you need more fun in your life when you suffer from chronic pain’

Mental health guide aims to tackle workers’ anxiety about office life and Covid

Wesley College's past pupils include George Bernard Shaw, singer Florence Forsyth and prize-winning swimmer Reginald Arthur Dench

Four mental-health experts on how to cope with the limited lives we’ve been asked to lead

Treats only once a week and plates should be small, according to Government guidelines

Prof Arnie Hill speaks about the advances in breast cancer treatment in the last 10 years

Panel of mental health experts offer tips on how to live with the new normal

Advocates say it’s safer, nurtures creativity and promotes better engagement. But can the approach hope to survive the Irish winte(...)

There is one simple answer: wherever you live, reduce your social contacts now

Parents have been struggling after months of less strict rules surrounding access to mobile devices

Children who have been on waiting lists for years now have ideal chance to be treated

From hemp and medicinal herbs, new generation of farmers are exploring new methods and new crops all over Ireland

‘People are buying six or seven books at a time’

The symptoms are similar, but there are some key differences to look out for

How long can you wear a mask? How often should it be washed? Can you keep one in your car?

Irish Cancer Society says 450 cancers, 1,600 pre-cancers have gone undetected during lockdown

Efforts under way to improve cycling infrastructure in towns and cities across Ireland

An upsurge of interest in outdoor pursuits means injuries may have to be treated in the wild

Heritage Week: With staycations the norm, it’s a perfect time to appreciate the best in our villages and towns

Oxford professor Danny Dorling on why deceleration is good for the planet, the economy and our lives

Autism support charity As I Am has produced a useful booklet – Bridge Back to School – to help with the transition

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services’ ‘No Stigma campaign’ wants people to speak out

Vanessa Job had months of anxiety ahead of Covid-stalled surgery to remove liver tumour

Sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease speak about the condition and how they manage it

Frail older people have higher risk of hospital-acquired infection. Finding ways to assess and treat them at home is crucial.     (...)

Need to go while you’re on the go? Here’s how to find a public loo as lockdown eases

Over the next few decades, nine commercial forests will be converted to purely recreational areas

How one befriending group brought performances to those cocooning during lockdown

Sports groups want to capitalise on people’s increased fitness post-lockdown

Up to six people may visit homes of friends and family for a short period

GPs say fear of attending surgeries reducing take-up of measles and whooping cough jabs

A guide on how the explore the wonders close to you as the Covid-19 restrictions relax

Otters, kingfishers and dragonflies just some of the creatures to be found along our rivers

‘We will probably get more cases as restrictions lift’, clinical co-ordinator says

The Food Cult project seeks to understand the social, economic and political relevance of food in 16th century Ireland

Paul D’Alton brings in psychological first aid at St Vincent’s hospital as form of support

Businesses and scientists adapt and invent essential equipment and services for hospitals and communities

NUIG researchers to help public access clear and precise facts on coronavirus

A 74-year-old psychotherapist with a lung condition recovers at home from the virus

Experts say about 70% of us must have immunity before we can lead normal lives

‘A moment each day with your head in the clouds helps keep your feet on the ground’

A new mental health campaign aims to counter the toxic atmosphere of social media

We can’t visit Dublin Zoo but we can learn how zoos breed animals to be reintroduced into the wild

Changes in our behaviour will affect the transmission of other infectious diseases

As the pandemic continues, fundraising efforts severely hampered by current restrictions

Team effort across health service has driven fight, infectious disease consultants say

CF patients are used to cocooning, with their vulnerability to infection they have had to be

‘There will be difficult choices, difficult decisions and huge ethical issues for doctors and society’

Learn how to identify flowers, butterflies and bees in #SpeciesADay campaign

Most people with coronavirus will have mild symptoms that can be treated at home

Doctors, professors and consumer experts respond to your queries about Covid-19

It’s not a time to assert your rights. Just protect yourself, says psychologist Maureen Gaffney

Schools and academic institutions have issued advice on how to manage new routines

Identifying trees is a great way to enhance a walk during National Tree Week

Mental health services aim to close the gap in physical health for people with long-term conditions

Infection, travel, self-isolation, asthma, vaping, and the transmission of Covid-19

Depends who you ask. If you have children to play, there are certain rules you should follow

Experts have tough job communicating evidence around policy issues such as Covid-19

Am I high risk? Should we clean packages? Can pets carry the virus? Are playdates safe? Does holding your breath work?

Wash your hands, disinfect surfaces and avoid physical contact – even with family

Authority warns one brand of patches will be out of stock until May as demand increases

A comparison of Ireland’s hospital car parking rates

Many hospitals have yet to comply with HSE’s parking fee guidelines

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has highest parking charge at €4 for one hour in their short-term car park

Many UK hospitals offer free or daily capped rates for patients

Washing your hands with soap and water the best way to help prevent the spread of infection

World Rare Diseases Day: Three people on how their unusual conditions affect their lives

For Ash Wednesday, aka National No Smoking Day, here’s how to kick the habit

Crowd gathered on Co Wexford beach to witness the release of four grey seal pups back into the wild

Psychologist Claudia Hammond examines the best ways to feel rested

The upsides are impressive but the downsides include obsessive behaviour and burnout

At cookery instructor Jolene Cox’s classes, students learn that cooking a nutritious family meal – from press to plate – is far fr(...)

What do environmental groups want politicians to do to protect the natural world?

A cross-disciplinary research team is working with communities impacted by extreme weather events on actions they can implement to(...)

This global community offers free, tailored solutions to social and health problems

What exactly is rewilding and how can you be a part of it?

One in 12 people in Ireland will acquire a permanent hearing loss, experts estimate

Events focus on how connection to natural world can reduce stress, enhance well-being

Four dietitians go beyond the usual advice on what to avoid, and focus on behaviour

Colin Dardis has lived with anxiety and panic attacks since his mid-teens but poetry has helped him cope

The Climate Change Plan for the health sector contains advice on extreme weather events

A eight-week programme of singing and drumming workshops for people with mental health difficulties led to a significant improveme(...)

Ireland has one of Europe’s worst records in burning fuel to heat our homes

We celebrate winter solstice on December 21st. But that’s not always accurate

Derek Cullen’s spiral of self-destruction led to an unconventional but satisfying life path

Well-designed classrooms can improve learning in key subjects by up to 16%

Birdwatch Ireland needs your help to track the bird population and disease prevalence

About 430 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in Ireland every year

Left paralysed from chest down after brain surgery, Jennifer Hester can now walk short distances using crutches

A research project into Irish streams will find out where pollutants enter the water courses and will work with landowners to prev(...)

An citizen science initiative is examining ways to protect the vulnerable dunes

Astrophysicist and philosopher run the rule over what precisely makes experts reliable

‘Strong older people fall and get back up while weak older people fall and stay down’

A new exhibition draws public attention to our complex relationship with plastic