Melatonin is best known as a sleep hormone because of its action controlling the circadian cycle. But melatonin also has antioxidant properties, and may have an important anti-aging role. A recent study looked at artificially aged mice to determine the effects of melatonin on aging. Such mice are used as a model to study the… Read More »
It’s been reported that 74% of UK adults have felt stress in the last year, leaving them to feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. Stress is one of the most pressing public health issues of our time, but it isn’t being taken seriously as a physical health concern. As we continue to live with the repercussions… Read More »
We’ve been cocooned for months, but it’s time to peel away the layers and let our skin shine. Dermatology nurse specialist Selene Daly gives her tips for soft, smooth, sun-safe skin. Wear sunscreen daily between March and October The most common form of cancer diagnosed in Ireland is skin cancer, with 11,000 cases registered per… Read More »
Can a simple breathing exercise change our mood? Purpose and Performance Coach, Mark Whittle, says it can. Join us every week for productivity hacks, lifestyle changes and tools to help you through the rest of lockdown. Our breath is the most valuable tool we have available to us. It is our life source, yet we take it… Read More »
The Spartan Race began in 2010 as a way to push everyday desk jockeys to get more active, healthy, and happy by competing in obstacle course races. From its humble beginnings in the Green Mountains of Vermont, its founder, Joe De Sena, was inspired to create a community who push and inspire each other like… Read More »