The Irish Times

Health tip of the day: try tiger nuts

Wrinkled root vegetable is full of fibre and low in calories

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: be careful while running as weather cools

Layer up like an onion to help combat the cold

Fri Oct 28 2016 - 06:00

Simple food swaps for a healthier kitchen

We ask dieticians for their tips on supermarket shopping and healthy food swaps

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 15:20

Health tip of the day: use apple cider vinegar to tackle dandruff

Loaded with natural probiotics it’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: eat yoghurt for breakfast to avoid colds

Probiotics can do you the world of good when it comes to avoiding colds and flus

Wed Oct 26 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: keep up your circulation

Vitamin E helps support peripheral blood circulation

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: Combat winter weariness

Get out in the fresh air to avoid winter lethargy

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 06:00

New to the classroom: Pedometers, mindfulness lessons, yoga

Navan school introduces pedometers to each class with weekly results posted in hall

Sun Oct 23 2016 - 11:00

Health tip of the day: work out your eyes

Exercises will strengthen your eye muscles and improve focus

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: stress your bones out

Exercises such as pilates can aid bone strength and prevent fractures

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: increase your fish intake

Oily fish are especially good for you

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 06:00

‘Exercise is the ultimate global deception’

Step by step: To offset a chocolate bar, you’ll need to jog around the Himalayas twice carrying a Sherpa

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 07:00

Health tip of the day: skip energy drinks, even the sugar-free kind

Benefits of sugar-laden drinks fleeting

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: don’t brush your teeth after eating

Wait at least 30 minutes before brushing

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 06:00

Damien English’s fitness regime: running marathons and dodging biscuits

At the Fine Gael think-in, the Minister had to work hard to avoid the confectionery

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 07:00

Health tip of the day: folic acid isn’t just for pregnant women

Folic acid helps make new cells in the body

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: water your plants

Spending time with nature can reduce stress

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: get on yer bike

A 20-30 minutes cycle can help you sleep better

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: try to opt for a rainbow of foods

Colour in your meals means you’re getting a good mix of fruit and veg

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: get in touch with your hunger cues

Learn to recognise when you are full

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: track your exercise progress

Measuring progress will help keep you motivated

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 06:00

Change your bad habits in 6 (easy) steps

How many times do you have to do something before it becomes a habit? We know...

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 07:00

Health tip of the day: make like your cat

Stretching helps to massage fluid gently back into its usual position in muscles

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: do a purge of your presses

Remove your temptation to snack on junk

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: have dessert, but later

Sugar disrupts the absorption of nutrients

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: get fit in five

Even five minutes of exercise will improve you

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 06:00

How can you deal with panic attacks and social anxiety?

CBT could help thousands of people change their angst-ridden lives, says Harry Barry

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 11:00

Health tip of the day: get your vitamin C

Red peppers, strawberries and kale are great sources of the vitamin

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: focus on nutrients, not calories

Satisfy your hunger by filling up on nutrients

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: trade supplements for tea

Green tea is full antioxidants

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: warming up and stretching are not the same thing

Stretching with cold muscles can induce injury

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: make small talk

Getting to know a stranger can improve mental function and memory

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: cutting carbs? Up your water intake

Ditching carbs can reduce hydration

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 06:00

Health tip of the day: avoid sleeping in

Weekend catch ups can disrupt your internal clock

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 06:00