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Wellbeing

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Charlotte Church: ‘People are in dire need of being held through some very difficult times’

The Welsh singer talks to Sara Keenan about her wellbeing journey and the power of nature-based experiences.

‘You don’t need to hit 10k steps’: Rita Ora’s workout philosophy and why less can be more

The British artist says listening to her body has helped transform her relationship with fitness.

New mum Michelle Ackerley: ‘Pregnancy felt like a miracle’

The Morning Live presenter opens up about having a baby after infertility fears, and how she’s getting active again after a C-section.

Parents need greater support to guide safe online behaviour for children, report says

Annie Mac: ‘I still struggle sometimes being the centre of attention’

Fearne Cotton: ‘I’m a million times more confident than I was in my 20s’

86 per cent of teachers experiencing moderate to high levels of burnout, study finds

89% of Irish people feel they are just 'going through the motions' in life, research shows

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

The research also showed 80 per cent of Irish people crave more fun in their lives.

'Concerning' mental health levels place Ireland bottom of EU rankings

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

The study showed that 48 per cent of the Irish population are struggling or languishing

One in five Irish workers struggle with substance use - report

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Overall, two in five Irish workers report addiction to or an unhealthy relationship with at least one substance, with nicotine (29 per cent) and alcohol (21 per cent) being the most prevalent.

More than a third of people in Ireland stressed in daily lives

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

A new survey also found that women bear a heavier burden than men in terms of stress

Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver on finding confidence at 61: Fear won't hold me back

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

After years of self-doubt, Sue Cleaver talks about why she is finally letting self-kindness lead the way.

Strictly’s Amy Dowden: ‘Cancer has changed me as a person’

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

As her memoir Dancing In The Rain is published, Amy Dowden talks to Abi Jackson about what’s got her through some ‘very dark’ times.

Men who watch pornography have poorer wellbeing, study finds

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

The ERSI research found men from lone-parent families were less likely than others to use pornography, while rates of use were higher for women from lone-parent families

Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan: Facing fear has made me feel alive

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

The singer and daytime TV regular tells Lisa Salmon why she’s ‘terrified’ about her new solo tour – but life is too short to put things off.

Substantial increase in number of students missing over 20 days of school, research finds

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

The latest State of the Nation's Children report found 40.3 per cent of primary school children were absent for more than 20 days during the 2021/2022 school year

Katie Piper: Gratitude and giving are ‘stepping stones to true happiness’

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Activist and presenter Katie Piper talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about the superpower of play, and why we all need to love more freely.

Vogue Williams: Getting a job at 16 gave me my work ethic and ambition

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

The podcaster and fitness fan talks to Abi Jackson about her love of rituals, keeping anxiety in check, and being a morning person to the core.

Rachel Stevens: My daughters always want me to play S Club music in the car

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The pop icon says she can’t wait to get back on stage for the group’s reunion tour