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If you are someone like me who is more of a nocturnal creature who feels more alive the later it is, you probably have trouble sleeping. Having a healthy sleep schedule is vital for a more productive and balanced day.…
A Guide Ever wondered how to effectively practice self care? It’s not all bubble baths and face masks. These days, self care is one of those buzzwords that is often pegged down to superficial activities. It can be difficult to…
During times of uncertainty, it is important to keep a balanced and healthy diet to help with mental health and overall mood. This is more relevant than ever with the current pandemic that we are facing. Due to restrictions and…
For the foreseeable future, masks are going to be an essential part of our daily lives. They’ve extended the mental checklist we run through as we head outdoors. Phone, wallet, keys… Mask? By now, you’ve probably noticed how quickly a…
Now that the weather has cooled down and the leaves are starting to turn, it’s one of the most opportune times to go for a few walks in Ireland this autumn. You’ll find multiple walking trails around the island for…
Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which the tissue that lines your uterus grows outside of your uterus. It involves your uterus, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining your pelvis and rarely spreads beyond your pelvic organs. The reason this…
Wondering if you should become a vegetarian? I’ll tell you why you should! My goal is not to promote a vegetarian diet but rather to share my own experience, and maybe you’ll find something useful for yourself. Let’s dive right…
Over one million people have now downloaded Ireland’s Covid-19 tracker app. Ireland has now joined Italy and Germany who have already activated their tracing apps as tools to avoid a second wave of coronavirus infections. But what does it actually…
What is it like nursing in a Covid-19 ward during the pandemic? Eva McGilloway is a nurse at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry. She spoke to me recently about what it is like taking care of people who have had to…