HEALTH Understanding how fear works in ourselves and in others will help us through this time, writes psychotherapist Jannah Walshe
The psychology of fear
Nurturing
Covid-19 and our pets
PETS’ CORNER Vet Conal Finnerty answers pet owners’ questions about coronavirus and their dogs and cats
Breaking out
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin’s forced into a lockdown dilemma when baby Éamon gets sick
Stress and your energy bucket
HEALTH We are living in psychologically stressful times, which can be a serious drain on our energy reserves
My experience of self-isolation during an outbreak
HEALTH Physio Andrew O’Brien recalls a German measles outbreak at his boarding school in Australia
On the mend
GREEN LIVING From clothing and footwear to pottery and machinery, fixing is the way forward, writes McKinley Neal
The Netflix effect and the paradox of choice
HEALTH More options means making a decision can be more difficult, more stressful and ultimately unsatisfying, writes Jannah Walshe
All in the balance
HEALTH The risk of falling rises as we age, but we can take effective preventative measures, writes physio Andrew O’Brien
Could communities take control of their healthcare?
HEALTH By keeping healthcare as local as possible, the strain on the hospital system could be lessened, writes Andrew O’Brien
The basics of self-care
HEALTH When life get busy, we can forget the basics of self-care, like sleeping enough, eating properly and getting fresh air
When little pills become a big problem
HEALTH Strong opiate-based painkillers, both over-the-counter and prescribed, come with serious addiction and overdose risks