GREEN LIVING Whether it’s been supporting others in our community, buying local or growing food, we’ve formed some good habits in 2020
New habits worth keeping
Nurturing
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
Embracing the grey
BEAUTY Maggie Gibbons on tips to transitioning to grey hair, from cuts to shampoos and makeup
When less can mean more
HEALTH Counselling psychotherapist Jannah Walshe looks at the benefits of leading a minimalist life
Patience is key when recovering from injury
HEALTH Physio Andrew O’Brien on the importance of building back up to form gradually after an injury