DAD DIARY Like the rest of the household, Baby Seímí caught Covid recently, but he fared far worse than anyone
The sickness of Séimí
Nurturing
Exercise vital for managing menopause
HEALTH Physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien on the importance of weight-bearing and moderate-impact exercise
False dawns and big dreams
DAD DIARY As Seimí goes longer without waking, can Edwin and Aisling finally dream of a full night’s sleep?
Purring through pleasure – and pain
VET’S VIEW A cat’s purr is often associated with contentment, but it could mean a lot more
Greensticks, spirals and splinters
HEALTH Physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien on the different kinds of bone breaks and what to expect while healing from one
Ways to help and ways to cope
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neale on responsding to Ukraine’s needs while coping with rising costs at home
Toddling to the Christening
DAD DIARY Overcoming more than one obstacle, Séimí finally gets Christened, more than a year after his birth
When enthusiasm’s your enemy
HEALTH Gung-ho out-of-condition gardeners can all-to-easily get their comeuppance, writes physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien
Exotic choices
PETS’ CORNER When considering choosing an exotic as a pet, the key is research, research, research, writes vet Conal Finnerty
Weighing up pedal power
HEALTH Physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien asks, are e-bikes saddle smart or the lazy option?
Opening up to new ways
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal shares some simple tips on how to start back better as life starts returning to normal