#Feelgood Season

Colm Hayes: I'm trying to up my game with the 40-Day Health Challenge

Supported by health experts from Operation Transformation, the challenge is designed to motivate participants to focus on improving their physical health, mental wellbeing, and nutrition over 40 days.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Watch: Expert tips for learning how to run at any age — and sticking with it

It may be tempting to turn up the heat and stay snug at home during January, but this pared-back month is ideal for exercising outdoors. Athletics coach Emmett Dunleavy and Olympian David Gillick share their top tips for learning how to run at any age — and stick with it

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

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10-minute exercise routines: Quick ways to bust out of the January blues

If you are already losing motivation for your health and fitness resolutions, there is hope in the form of 10-minute wellbeing hacks that promise to keep you on track

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Inflammation: How to eat to regulate immune responses

Though designed to help the body fight infection and repair damage, inflammation can trigger serious illness when it becomes chronic. Our diet plays a key role in regulating this immune response

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

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Watch: Top coach on learning how to run in just four weeks

Start your new year off with these simple running tips for beginners

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

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The power of language: How one word could be key to your best year yet

Instead of a long list of resolutions, choose a concept — like ‘courage’ or ‘focus’ — to guide you through 2025 and influence your daily decisions

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Top 8: Energy and taste by the shot with these fruit and veggie drinks

"Added spices such as ginger, turmeric and chilli challenge the taste buds and lift us out of culinary complacency. They also have health properties, such as curcumin in turmeric, which may be anti-inflammatory."

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

I worked out every morning before work for three weeks - here's what happened

Early joggers and gym goers have become a bit of a trend but is waking up and exercising at the crack of dawn really all it’s cracked up to be?

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

January in wooden letters on clothesline

On the dry for January: The health benefits of giving up alcohol for a month

Those considering giving up alcohol for a month can look forward to many benefits, including weight loss, brighter skin and sharper memory. Also, you will likely feel more positive and energetic without its depressant effects

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

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Eight ways to boost your motivation for work, exercise and everything in between

New goals and resistance go hand in hand, so try these science-backed strategies to help you stay on track, writes Peta Bee

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

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The science behind manifesting: How to visualise an outcome to create your best year ever

Far from being a flash in the pan or a trendy buzzword, manifesting is backed by scientific fact, and harnessed by leading sportspeople and celebrities

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

White Ladder Leaning Onto 2025 And Bull's Eye Target On Blue Background

New year, new start: Tried-and-tested strategies to help you achieve your 2025 goals

The best ways to ensure we reach our targets include aligning our goals with our values, learning from past mistakes, dropping self-limiting beliefs, and taking things one step at a time

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Organic Oatmeal topped with Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries and Pomegranate Seeds and Mint Leaves

How to turbocharge your day with nutritious oats

Oatmeal helps lower blood pressure, improves digestive health, and is a versatile option for a warming winter breakfast. What’s more, it’s grown right here in Ireland,

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

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Expert advice on how to dance yourself fit and happy as Dancing with the Stars returns

Take your lead from the top TV show Dancing with the Stars and hit the dance floor - It’s one of the best ways to get physically and mentally stronger

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on

Keeping up your exercise routine can be difficult when you move abroad. But not for followers of personal trainer Maeve Madden, who can use her app anytime, anywhere. San Francisco-based Martha Brennan joined her Queens Don't Quit community for a New Year Challenge

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Tim Spector on why detoxes are 'rubbish' and how better quality food will benefit your gut

Gut expert Tim Spector explains how making small changes in your diet can deliver big results

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Derval O’Rourke, Jacqui Hurley and Mairéad Ronan on the importance of learning to say no

Career, motherhood, and learning to say no. As guest editor of Weekend, Derval O’Rourke joined Jacqui Hurley and Mairéad Ronan to discuss the issues that really matter to women

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

'Given the constant stream of good vibes, I was hooked from the first dance class in the ’90s'

There’s something transformative about parking your worries and following simple dance instructions

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

'I felt comfortable enough to give it my all at a Taylor Swift spinning class'

I think part of the reason all previous attempts to become a person who exercises regularly have failed is because I’ve been too ashamed of where I was starting.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

'Boxing is about fitness and building upper body strength — but it’s also a great stress buster'

I was surprised by how many other women in their 40s were in the class

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

'Running 21km without stopping was the confidence I needed to run a marathon'

I still remember the fear I had going out to do my first 13km run.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

S Exposing #fitspo culture: 'People want a quick fix solution, people want extremes'

A growing fashion for muscular bodies seems to be empowering women, but, Ellie O’Byrne asks, is it really just another dangerous beauty stick to beat women with?

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Hiking in Ibiza, yoga in Croatia: These 24 wellbeing holidays should be on your bucket list

Your wellbeing plans for the year ahead don’t have to end with abandoned January resolutions, as Thom Breathnach suggests the best mind and body holidays around

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

‘Everyone I know is affected': Three influencers share why they pulled back from social media

Much has been written about the psychological difficulties of navigating a life online. However, is it really all bad? Kate Demolder writes

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Derval O'Rourke: Workplace wellbeing is a buzzword — here are steps employers should take

In a time of blurred boundaries in a post-pandemic world, employers have a responsibility to prioritise employees wellbeing, Derval O'Rourke writes

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Watch: Learn to run, week four — Expert tips to continue your running journey

Four key chemicals that govern your life — and expert tips on how to optimise them

I do weekly sauna sessions and always finish on cold — I haven't had a cold in a year

How increasing your steps and walking more can help you to live longer

Watch: Learn to run, week three — Expert tips to continue your running journey

Watch: Learn to run, week two — Expert tips to continue your running journey

Colm Hayes: I'm trying to up my game with the 40-Day Health Challenge

Watch: Expert tips for learning how to run at any age — and sticking with it

10-minute exercise routines: Quick ways to bust out of the January blues

Inflammation: How to eat to regulate immune responses

Watch: Top coach on learning how to run in just four weeks

The power of language: How one word could be key to your best year yet

Top 8: Energy and taste by the shot with these fruit and veggie drinks

I worked out every morning before work for three weeks - here's what happened

On the dry for January: The health benefits of giving up alcohol for a month

Eight ways to boost your motivation for work, exercise and everything in between

The science behind manifesting: How to visualise an outcome to create your best year ever

New year, new start: Tried-and-tested strategies to help you achieve your 2025 goals

How to turbocharge your day with nutritious oats

Expert advice on how to dance yourself fit and happy as Dancing with the Stars returns

Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on

Tim Spector on why detoxes are 'rubbish' and how better quality food will benefit your gut

Derval O’Rourke, Jacqui Hurley and Mairéad Ronan on the importance of learning to say no

'Given the constant stream of good vibes, I was hooked from the first dance class in the ’90s'

'I felt comfortable enough to give it my all at a Taylor Swift spinning class'

'Boxing is about fitness and building upper body strength — but it’s also a great stress buster'

'Running 21km without stopping was the confidence I needed to run a marathon'

S Exposing #fitspo culture: 'People want a quick fix solution, people want extremes'

Hiking in Ibiza, yoga in Croatia: These 24 wellbeing holidays should be on your bucket list

‘Everyone I know is affected': Three influencers share why they pulled back from social media

Derval O'Rourke: Workplace wellbeing is a buzzword — here are steps employers should take

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