How Socrates could save your lifeGreek philosophy may be ancient, but it’s a razor-sharp tool for dealing with modern life, says author Jules Evans, who used philosophy as a path out of depressionWed May 8 2013 - 06:00
Understanding acupuncture through eastern and western medical traditionsNew book on managing pain with acupunctureTue Apr 9 2013 - 06:00
Going back in time to get some new ideasWhat could I learn over eight lectures about ancient Greek Philosophy that would be of any benefit to life in the early 21st century?Tue Apr 9 2013 - 06:00
Alexander Technique helps poise and balance in older peoplehow conscious movement leads to increased brain activityTue Apr 2 2013 - 06:00
The raw ambition of a driven health crusaderBrian Clement is eager to spread the word about the dangers of processed foods and underwired brasTue Mar 26 2013 - 00:00
Atrial Fibrillation: a silent but deadly conditionFit mother of two discovered huge risk of stroke after routine heart screeningTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
Emigrants’ tin pot set for New York tea partyA replica of an emigrants’ tin teapot – which features in ‘A History of Ireland in 100 Objects’ – will be presented to the mayor of New York by Enda Kenny this St Patrick’s Day. Sylvia Thompson meets the man who is making itSat Mar 9 2013 - 06:00
Adopting one for the roadA scheme that keeps roads tidy, at no cost to the tax-payer, is making waves in Cork and Cavan Adopting one for the roadWed Mar 6 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardPyjama day: More than 18,000 pre-school children will put their PJs on for fun in creches and pre-schools throughout Ireland …Tue Mar 5 2013 - 00:00
Heritage Hot Spots Clare MuseumWhat is it? Housed in part of the Sisters of Mercy convent, Clare Museum is one of a growing number of local-authority-run county…Sat Mar 2 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardAwareness week : Acupuncture Awareness Week events include a free talk on managing life’s stress with Chinese Medicine on Thursday…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Inis MórHeritage Hot Spots What is it? Inis Mór is the largest of the three Aran Islands, and the one closest to the Co Galway mainland…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
The key to the endocrine systemThe endocrine system, which controls many parts of the body’s functions, remains a mysteryTue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
'If you are a baby-friendly hospital, breastfeeding should be the norm'Who would have thought that you’d need to set up a baby-friendly hospital initiative in maternity hospitals across the world…Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
New Monasticism movement: a modern take on an old traditionThere's a growing movement of people using monastic traditions in everyday lifeWed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardRare disease awareness : European-wide information campaigns highlight Rare Diseases every FebruaryTue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
Enniskillen CastleHeritage Hot Spots What is it? Built on the banks of the Erne, the castle was home to the Maguire family of Gaelic chieftains…Sat Feb 9 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardPublic lecture: Dysfunction, depression, delirium: what happens when the brain gets inflamed is a talk about neurodegenerative…Tue Feb 5 2013 - 00:00
Athlone CastleHeritage Hot Spots What is it? First built in the 13th century as a timber fort, Athlone Castle is an Anglo-Norman stone stronghold…Sat Feb 2 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardStretching class: Psychocalesthenics (Pcals) is a series of 23 stretching movements and breathing exercises which energise the…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Do you want to know what illnesses await you in the future?Geneticists predict that complete DNA sequencing will become part of mainstream medicineTue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
The Little Museum of DublinHeritage Hot Spots: What is it? The Little Museum of Dublin, which is housed in a fine Georgian building on St Stephen’s Green…Sat Jan 26 2013 - 00:00
Irish Architectural ArchiveHeritage Hot Spots: What is it? Set up in 1976, the archive, on Merrion Square in Dublin, preserves historical material on …Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Meeting up for a slice of the healthy, sober side of lifeKey in health and wellbeing “meetups” into your search engine and you’ll be offered an array of possible social events to attend…Tue Jan 8 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardGet your dancing feet on : DanceHouse, the purpose-built dance studio on Foley St, Dublin 1, is inviting people of all ages …Tue Jan 8 2013 - 00:00
Malahide CastleHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? Malahide Castle and Demesne is in the seaside village of Malahide on the north coast of Dublin…Sat Jan 5 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardExpressive art: The role of arts in helping people deal with life traumas, difficult relationships or transitions will be explored…Wed Jan 2 2013 - 00:00
W5HERITAGE HOT SPOTS What is it? W5, which stands for Who, What, Why, When and Where, is an interactive centre with 250 hands-…Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00
Health BoardSpecial delivery: Delivering A Special Wish is a documentary on TV3 at 8pm tonight on the aid convoy journey from Ireland to…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Bunratty Castle and Folk ParkHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? A medieval castle, built in its present form around 1425, on the river Shannon in Co ClareSat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
Glendeer Pet FarmHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? Glendeer Pet Farm is a six-acre open farm in the heart of the midlands run by the O’Connell …Sat Dec 8 2012 - 00:00
Family treats, from panto to SantaThere’s plenty of festive fun to be had around the country for all ages from now until JanuaryTue Dec 4 2012 - 00:00
Marlay House and ParkHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? Marlay Park is a historic demense of about 100 hectares at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Relying on the market economy for this year's giftsAs money remains tight for many people this year, Christmas shopping will have to be a more considered, less frantic exercise…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
National Science MuseumHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? This little-known museum on the campus of NUI Maynooth, in Co Kildare, has the largest display…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00