wellness

Postpartum hair loss: Three tips every new mum should know

Postpartum hair loss: Three tips every new mum should know

Being pregnant, many of us will experience the best, fullest and shiniest hair of our lives. I know I sure did. In fact, I will go as far as saying my (rather accidental) first pregnancy pretty much saved my hair. It was in pretty dire condition having tested hair extensions for a beauty feature I […]

4 months ago

5 things all women should know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

5 things all women should know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10 percent of Irish women of reproductive age. Due to the absence of a regular menstrual cycle, some women suffering from PCOS may find it difficult to conceive naturally. We caught up with Sims IVF about five things we all should know about PCOS and fertility. 1. What is PCOS? […]

1 year ago

Why people who take medication need to be extra careful in a heatwave

Why people who take medication need to be extra careful in a heatwave

A number of common medications are associated with inhibiting the body’s ability to cope in heat. Temperatures are rising again in Ireland, but while everyone’s trying to make the most of fun in the sun, it’s important to remember that a number of risks come with higher temperatures. As lovely as it is to see […]

1 year ago

Putting the kids to bed early is good for your mental health, science says

Putting the kids to bed early is good for your mental health, science says

Is it time to change your children’s bedtime? Just admit it – those sacred few hours between your kids going to bed and you can head off to bed yourself are total bliss. This is our chance to exhale. To not have someone call “mum!” every four minutes. To catch up on things. To sink […]

1 year ago

This Lush x Shrek collab may change your child’s attitude toward bath time

This Lush x Shrek collab may change your child’s attitude toward bath time

“Get outta me swamp!” When it comes to bath time, your child either loves it or loathes it. For some kids, it’s a fun time spent playing in bubbles and chatting with their parents. For others, the experience can be as stressful for a child as it is for the parents. Similarly, with teenagers, they […]

2 years ago