Author Archives: EasyHealth&LivingEditor
Getting on with the in-laws
If you’re struggling to get on with your in-laws you’ll appreciate Mary Curran’s following tips for building a better relationship Getting married is usually one of the happiest days in your life. However, you also need to realise you do not just gain a husband/wife but a whole side of the family you did not have before. Very often the …
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Are you cracking up inside?
Are you cracking up inside? Ever considered the health of your bones? No matter whether you’ve hit 40 or not, looking after your bones should be a top priority for all ages If you’re in your 20’s or 30’s, probably the last thing on your mind is the state of your bones. No doubt you think that bone health and …
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Monica Loughman
Monica Loughman What makes a star? Emma Parkin meets Monica Loughman, Ireland’s most celebrated ballerina, to find out. In the heart of Dublin’s city centre, Easy Health has assembled a crack team of super cool photographer, stylist and make-up artist. The pressure is on; we are here to shoot the first cover star of our new, revamped magazine and have …
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Men’s health questions
Q: My boss loves to smoke a cigar on a night out. I’m trying to find different ways to connect with him and have been thinking about taking up smoking cigars. Would this affect my health in the same way that smoking cigarettes would? A: In short, yes it could have repercussions on your health if you smoke them regularly. …
Ginger pork stir-fry
Fresh, tasty and healthy meals that you can make in minutes. Serves 2 1 tbsp olive oil 250g pork, cut into strips 1.5 inch piece of fresh root ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 red pepper, cut into strips 2-3 spring onions, sliced 1 small red chilli, diced 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp white …
The Issue of Retirement
Make the most of your new lifestyle by expanding your horizons Retirement is something that you have probably eagerly anticipated for the majority of your working life – leaving the rat race and finally exploring the true loves of your life. Yes, it sounds fabulous but the reality can be less appealing. Going through this major life transition can trigger …
Beat that stress
More and more men are falling prey to the symptoms of stress as life gets busier. We consult Dr. Mark Rowe’s book The Men’s Health Book to get the lowdown on stress and look at ways to beat the problem Modern life can be stressful and Irish men seem to have become increasingly susceptible to stress and other mental health …
Posted in Men's health, Your Family
Tagged anger management, men and health, men and stress, stress
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Add volume to your hair and groom those eyebrows
How to: add volume to lifeless hair While a good cut with lots of layers, will help oomph up fine hair, there are a few tricks you can use to revive hair that’s lost its volume during the day. Simply flipping your head over and running your fingers through your hair – and a spritz of hairspray into the roots …
Coping with unemployment
Ted Tierney Vice Chief Executive of Mental Health Ireland answers your questions Q: My 32-year-old wife lost her job last year. She has gone from having a high salary and high profile job to nothing. She’s been on the dole and spends her time on online and drinks during the day. It’s affecting our relationship badly and I can barely …
Posted in Men's health, Mental Health
Tagged demotivated woman, sadness, unemployment
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The heart of the matter
It’s a frightening fact, but heart disease has become the biggest threat to women in Ireland. Luckily, there are ways to keep your heart healthy and happy Heart attacks normally bring to mind images of stressed out business men – or perhaps, older over weight men. This is, of course, correct, but many women suffer from heart disease too. In …
Posted in Family Health, Front Page Sub Feature, Uncategorized, You
Tagged healthy heart, heart health, women's health
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