DAD DIARY With the weather touching 30 degrees in Achill, it was all about survival for Edwin McGreal and his young family
Nurturing
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
Graduation day
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin’s daughter Frankie graduates from naíonra and prepares for ‘big school’
If the running shoe fits…
HEALTH When choosing new runners, comfort trumps scientific sales patter and unnecessary expense, writes physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien
All in its own good time
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin notes how time has become a very precious commodity in his household
Sunlight can help you live longer
HEALTH The sun is good for you, benefitting bone growth, muscle relaxation, mitochondrial health, mood and even life expectancy
Introvert or extrovert?
HEALTH Relationships between introverts and extroverts can be rewarding when built on an understanding of each other’s needs