Whereas infection rates of HIV are decreasing in most European countries nowadays, they are still on the rise in Ireland. Reasons for that are diverse but one in particular is outstanding: Ireland’s inability to talk about sex. Conor O’Brien* always…
The vaccination has recently started worldwide in order to tackle Covid-19, which means our lives are likely to get back to normal soon, and we will have the chance to once again spend time with our loved ones whom we…
After over a hundred days of the most recent lockdown restrictions, we now get a taste of what it will be like once the Level 5 limits are lifted. For certain people, the reduced constraints will be enough to accommodate…
Earlier this week, Secretary of Health for the UK, Matt Hancock, announced the introduction of a brand new public health agency. This new public body, named the UK Health and Security Agency, has been set up to address external health…
Irish student nurse, Leah Burke, discusses the frontline experience during Covid-19 and student pay. Leah Burke, a third-year student nurse from Athlone, has seen the best and worst when working in hospitals before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Knowing…
The pandemic, which began more than a year ago, has left most of us scrambling to keep our lives and minds stitched together as best we can; how we do so differs dramatically from person to person. Some of you…
The importance of having a routine during lockdown is crucial. Here are some habits you can adopt to make sure you keep a healthy mental state. Keeping the mind occupied and healthy during times like these – when we are…
When we think about Climate Change, our mind jumps to the planet’s health and well-being. Although it is good to think of the planet’s wellness, we need to look at how it will affect our bodies and minds. Many of…
The Mental Benefits of Music -Sean Barrett Music can bring us joy and contentment; as a species, we have created and consumed music throughout our development. Archaeologists recently discovered a flute carved from a wing bone in a cave in…