As a new campaign aims to extend paternity leave in Ireland, EMER HARRINGTON talks to three fathers who believe it would be a crucial benefit for themselves and their families

Etiquette is not about rules and formalities, but about treating people how you would want your grandparents to be treated, expert Patricia Mayburyexplains to Emer Harrington over a spot of brunch

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NAD is the latest biohacking health trend sweeping TikTok, with influencers and celebrities injecting or taking supplements in pill form in an effort to boost energy levels and slow down ageing.

Period tracker apps have exploded in popularity in recent years. The top three – Clue, Flo and Period Tracker – have over 250 million downloads worldwide. A 2024 global study by Oxford University foun...

The death of Emma Simpson’s brother prompted her to go back to the sea, where she found a community of swimmers, says Emer Harrington

Have you ever felt your brain tingle? You may have experienced Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), an involuntary tingling sensation that moves down the spine from the scalp, usually triggere...

If you follow the latest health and beauty trends, you’ve probably seen celebrities and influencers on social media wearing white masks that emit glowing red light. Red Light therapy (RLT) has surged ...

For this bonus episode Cathy is joined by lifestyle and health journalist Emer Harrington. They discuss the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar, about the downfall of wellness scammer Belle Gibson. ...

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is growing in popularity as an alternative to traditional talk therapy. Sandra Bullock has spoken about how EMDR helped her overcome Post-Traumatic...

Seed oils have faced a lot of heat in recent times. In the US, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has said Americans risk being “unknowingly poisoned” by seed...

A host of events are taking place in Cork this week to celebrate female friendships. Emer Harrington shares the details.

Richard Forrest has transformed a portion of the family farm at Redbarn, East Cork, into a haven of creativity

While scrolling on social media recently, you may have seen videos of people taping their lips shut at night, and wondered what it was all about. Mouth taping has become a popular way of preventing mo...

As part of our WoW! Reset series, EMER HARRINGTON chats to three Cork-based women about the hobby that has them literally climbing the walls

Orla McAndrew went from being a stay-at-home mum to a sustainable caterer who landed a book deal for her simple, thrifty recipes

Good vibrations can boost physical and emotional wellbeing say sound practitioners — so Emer Harrington tries a sound bath for herself

EMER HARRINGTON meets some of the female candidates in Cork running for election this month

An increasing number of people are swapping 9-5 jobs for being their own boss. Emer Harrington talks to three women working for themselves