HEALTH Physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien on the causes of osteoporosis and how to reduce your risk of brittle bones
Nurturing
Two brands bid to simplify beauty
BEAUTY Maggie Gibbons looks at two brands making a big splash on the beauty scene – The Ordinary and The Inkey List
Grief is different for everyone
HEALTH There is no single typical response to the death of a loved one, writes counselling psychotherapist Jannah Walshe
Depression, mental health and activity
HEALTH Physiotherapist Andrew O’Brien on physical activity as an important tool in the prevention and treatment of depression
Why bother with organic food?
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal on the reasons why we should be choosing organic foods, for our health, wallets and environment
Dial down the household chemicals
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal on cheap and effective natural alternatives to nasty household cleaners
Breast cancer and movement
HEALTH Andrew O’Brien on the benefits of exercise in preventing breast cancer, during treatment and to reduce the risk of recurrence
Mental health and money worries
HEALTH Counsellor Jannah Walshe looks at the crippling effect of financial stress on our mental health
Bottlin’ It for Westival
ENVIRONMENT Westport children band together to make eco bricks from single-use plastic and create eco seats
Taking stock of our personal care products
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal looks at the personal care products we slather on our skin, and how to make green and healthy choices
Do ice-baths really help exercise recovery?
HEALTH Andrew O’Brien looks at the benefits of warm- and cold-water immersion, cryotherapy, and active recovery for aches and soreness