HEALTH Gung-ho out-of-condition gardeners can all-to-easily get their comeuppance, writes physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien
When enthusiasm’s your enemy
Nurturing
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
Meeting up to learn and expand our minds
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal on some interesting courses and pastimes discover in Mayo and throughout the west
Let the games begin
HEALTH The Six Nations and Winter Olympics could be interesting for several reasons – some good, some bad – writes Andrew O’Brien
A perennial problem
VET’S VIEW As lambing season approaches, the prospect of sheep worrying and dog attacks becomes a huge concern for farmers once again
Joining together with purpose
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal on creating a brighter future by taking part in community initiatives, like clean-ups and action groups
You can’t go wrong getting strong
HEALTH Andrew O’Brien on getting into weight-bearing exercise, which is good for toning, weight management and bone density
Going on the wren
DAD DIARY Edwin brings his young family ‘on the wren’ for the first time, ensuring the Wren Day tradition is kept alive
Do less to reduce your stress
MIND MATTERS To find inner contentment we need to learn to start letting go, writes counselling psychotherapist Jannah Walshe