PETS’ CORNER A worryingly large numbers of domestic cats infected with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, writes Mayo vet Conal Finnerty
FIV on the rise among Irish cats
Nurturing
Four-legged physical and mental therapy
HEALTH Whether you’re single, part of a family, an adult or a child, dog ownership can be good for your health, writes Andrew O’Brien
A short lesson on schoolbags
HEALTH A few small considerations are worth bearing in mind when choosing and using a schoolbag, writes physio Andrew O’Brien
A trip to the hospital
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin’s young son Éamon falls and winds up in surgery – and takes it all in his bandaged stride
The magic of niche
HEALTH Andrew O’Brien on why the Olympics is still the greatest sporting spectacle on earth
No pleasing us with the weather
DAD DIARY With the weather touching 30 degrees in Achill, it was all about survival for Edwin McGreal and his young family
An Aussie rules
HEALTH Physio Andrew O’Brien pays tribute to fellow Aussie Ashleigh Barty, winner of the 2021 Ladies Singles at Wimbledon
Prepping for plastic free
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal shares some more tips on plastic-free living, like swapping wet wipes for handkerchiefs
The goodness in people
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin takes Éamon on a bike ride and is overwhelmed by the simple kindnesses they receive
The first steps towards counselling
HEALTH Counselling psychotherapist Jannah Walshe on how to go about getting help with your mental health
Pestered by painful pins and needles?
HEATLH Morton’s neuroma causes pain, numbness or pins and needles between either the second and third or third and fourth toes
