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Friday 4 December 2020
The flu vaccine is available for free for children aged two to 12 years.
Nora O’Hare shared how her daughter went from being ‘the picture of health’ to ICU within 48 hours.
At-risk groups can get the vaccine free of charge.
Including when to call your GP, and when it’s usually okay to send children to school.
Face coverings will soon be mandatory in shops and shopping centres.
Four out of five people with coronavirus will not need hospital care.
Vulnerable members of our society are remaining at home to protect themselves from COVID-19.
Think getting the vaccine last year means you don’t need to get it this year? Think again.
From tips for reducing nerves to exactly what the vaccine protects against.
Here’s how to have a great night and still feel good the next morning.
Sober curious? Reducing your alcohol intake can help you feel better inside and out.
After dark art galleries, comedy and rom-coms that won’t make you cringe.
‘My quality of sleep is so much better.’
Feeling like there’s no escaping illness right now? We asked a GP for some practical advice.
Expert Helen Deely explains why it’s now more accessible than ever.
The Tipperary hurler talks about coming through a difficult period and keeping both his body and mind right.
Sharon Courtney shares how drinking less has helped her to gain more.
Here’s how to have a happy three months.
Dr Nuala O’Connor explains when you need to worry.
Dr Nuala O’Connor shares the inside track on these two common symptoms.
Poor mental health is estimated to cost the economy €3 billion a year.
And which category does man-flu come under?
‘One night I found myself sitting on the lid of a toilet in a Dublin nightclub hiding from the world.’
Thankfully, there’s not a diet suggestion in sight.
Or if one of your loved ones has a health emergency – you’ll be better off having read this.
From minimising family rows to picking the events that matter.
Over half of 15 to 24 year olds regularly drink in excess of low-risk guidelines.
Here’s what those living with dementia want you to know.
From breaking out of bed in the morning to your night-time rituals.
You may not realise that alcohol could be impacting on your mental health.
It’s time to start the conversation.
Drink less, gain more.
It’s responsible for 1 in 8 breast cancer diagnoses.
Mild bugs can often be dealt with at home.
And no, it doesn’t involve spiralising everything within reach.
It’s all about the Little Things.
You’ll be happier, healthier AND richer. What’s not to like?
Little things can make a big difference.
RESTAURANTS AND GASTROPUBS are allowed to reopen across the country from today.
Ireland entered Level 3 restrictions earlier this week after spending six weeks at Level 5.
Non-essential shops and services have reopened, cultural institutions like cinemas and museums are back open and from today, you can once again dine in a restaurant.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan on going to a restaurant/gastropub this weekend?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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