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What Does It Really Mean To Be ‘Sober Curious’?
Have you ever questioned your relationship with alcohol and wondered if giving it up may have a positive impact on your life, your mental and physical wellbeing? If you answered yes, then you are ‘sober curious’. Sober curiosity is often defined as having the option to choose, to question, or to change your drinking habits […]
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The Art of Dream Interpretation
Dreams are images or stories that our minds create when we are asleep. They can occur at any time during sleep, but mainly in the rapid-eye-movement (REM) stage, when brain activity resembles that of being awake. We spend about six years of our lives dreaming – it is a normal and healthy part of sleeping. […]
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Feeling Like A Fraud? Here’s Why…
“You’re only as good as your last gig, your last game or your last piece of work.” This phrase rings true for many people, as success can sometimes come at a price. When I wrote my article about toxic relationships, I did not expect it to get the attention it did. Many people reached out […]
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The Truth About Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are dangerous. They can ruin your self esteem, your happiness and the way you see yourself. These relationships might start out great and then slowly take a turn for the worst. More often than not, victims don’t see it coming. In order to gain a better understanding about the effects of these relationships, […]
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The Ugly Truth: PCOS and Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common disease which, according to Bon Secours Health System, can cause “period problems, reduced fertility, excess hair growth and acne”. Globally, up to one in ten women suffer with this condition and many are overweight. Treatment includes weight loss (if you are overweight) and lifestyle changes in addition […]
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‘I’m Fine’: Behind The Scenes
An Interview with editor Michael Fitzpatrick. During the pandemic, the demand for mental health and suicide prevention services soared. In February of this year, the Central Statistics Office released their fifth ‘Social Impact of Covid-19’ survey. It stated that of those aged between 18 and 34, almost three quarters of those surveyed (1,621) said the […]
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Pride in Sport: The LGBTQ+ Community And Sports in Ireland
Sport plays a powerful role in the lives of Irish people, it can be fun, uplifting and sociable. However, this positive side of the sporting world hasn’t been experienced by everyone in this country, predominantly by women and those in the LGBTQ+ community. One can argue that there is a lack of inclusion and diversity […]
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Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS): Victim Saved By Miracle
In light of recent events with Christian Eriksen, I believe now is a good time to share this documentary in relation to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and the importance of CPR training and defibrillators within our communities. This package documents the story of a SADS survivor Tony Cullen, my father, who collapsed during an […]
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Anne-Marie Tomchak: Success, Social Media and ShareJoy
Anne-Marie Tomchak is a journalist, broadcaster and founder of ShareJoy. Her former roles include editor-in-chief at Mashable and digital director at British Vogue. Hailing from Drumlish in Longford, Anne-Marie is an amazing person who has proven to be extremely successful. She is not only an inspiration for any young journalist starting out, but is very […]
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