HEALTH Kinder New Year resolutions set us up for success and make us happier, writes counsellor Jannah Walshe
Ditch deprivation, embrace abundance
Nurturing
Waiting for the arrival
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin McGreal’s family enjoy the final countdown to the arrival of their new baby
Taking the plunge this Christmas?
HEALTH Andrew O’Brien on the multiple benefits and some of the risks of cold-water sea swimming
New habits worth keeping
GREEN LIVING Whether it’s been supporting others in our community, buying local or growing food, we’ve formed some good habits in 2020
Great gifts on our doorstep
BEAUTY Maggie Gibbons’ top gift ideas for local Christmas shopping, from candles to books, beauty sets and more
Put your busy life to rest
MIND MATTERS Counsellor Jannah Walshe on the importance of incorporating rest into each day, week and year
All in the wrist
HEALTH Physio Andrew O’Brien on wrist fractures, the risk of which increases with icy paths and fallen leaves
Getting to the bottom of lower back pain
HEALTH Physio Andrew O’Brien on why the best thing for lower back pain is getting back to normal activity
Struggling with the change of season? It could be SAD
HEALTH Seasonal Affective Disorder typically starts in late autumn and goes away during the spring, writes Jannah Walshe
Staying active at Level 5
HEALTH Physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien shares his tips on staying active and staying motivated during a winter lockdown
Party poopers
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin dreads bursting Frankie’s balloon by telling her she can’t have a big birthday party this year