Chronic diseases; including cancer, cardiovascular disease, COPD and diabetes account for 76% of deaths in Ireland and this figure is set to rise. The primary drivers for this disease epidemic include diet, lifestyle and behaviour; all of which we have the power to influence and change. However change is not easy. It takes on average 66 days for a new habit to stick, with individual times varying from 18 to 254 (!) days according to a 2009 study. It takes drive, motivation, a

Fasting is becoming increasingly popular due to its proposed health benefits, mainly weight loss, but with so many different varieties, it’s easy to get confused. Here we provide an overview of some different varieties and what they involve. In Western culture, it is a common idea that the daily food intake should be divided into three square meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the addition of two snacks (morning and afternoon). This has been suggested to help appetite

What is migraine? Seems like a simple question to answer right? Unfortunately, it’s not so straightforward. Before we begin, take a second to imagine what migraine is…. You probably thought of something quite similar to a hangover, right? Throbbing head, nausea and maybe even a vampire like hatred for light. That is the case for some sufferers, but it can be much more than this. Migraine is a complex neurological disorder that can affect all parts of your body from your eyes,