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Nutrition: So should you really be going to work on an egg?

Life 22 August, 2019

Ask the GP: What are tonsil stones, and can you beat them?

Life 22 August, 2019

Ask the Dentist: Tooth enamel is tough, yes, but we need to take care of it too

Life 22 August, 2019

Stand-up Terry McHugh is finally taking mini-strokes seriously – in a funny way

Maureen Coleman

HAVING two mini-strokes in quick succession before your 40th birthday is no laughing matter – unless you're comedian Terry McHugh.

Walter Sutcliffe: It's amazing how productive you can be after a two-hour lunch

Gail Bell

1 Up and at it – what is your morning routine? This is a complicated one.

Sleb Safari: Leo Sayer left with The Bill after his Celebrity Big Brother house break

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Wednesday: Random Act Of Kindness
Random act of kindness in General Merchants helped new mum dealing with her own mother's terminal illness

Health see all »

The GP's view: Vape shops don't belong in hospitals

Dr Martin Scurr 15 Aug, 2019

WHEN I read earlier this month that vape stores have been opened in NHS hospitals, I wondered if my eyes were deceiving me.

Ask the Dentist: Clear braces could pave the way to a brighter smile

Lucy Stock 15 Aug, 2019

WHEN you are unhappy with your snuggle tooth smile it can feel like the whole world is staring at your wonky teeth when you speak.

Did you know? Playing cards may help reduce memory loss

15 Aug, 2019

Mentally stimulating activities such as using a computer and playing cards may reduce memory loss as we age, according to a five-year study of 2,000 people reported in the journal Neurology.

Pancakes a better bet than cake when it comes to the benefits of eggs

15 Aug, 2019

YOU would get the benefits of eggs from eating cake.

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TV Quickfire: Five minutes with Naked Attraction host Anna Richardson

Gemma Dunn 19 Aug, 2019

WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE UPCOMING SERIES? EVEN though this is hard to believe, we've managed to go even bigger and better than before.

Marie Louise McConville: Strictly 2019 line-up lacking shine and sparkle.... as well as an actual `celebrity'

Marie Louise McConville 10 Aug, 2019

I can't say I'm that impressed.

Quotes of the week

10 Aug, 2019

"This is a love letter to my younger self, my older self, my two girls who are going to battle with their idea of perfect, my mum, my sisters, my aunties and every woman who looks in the mirror and doesn't love what they see.

Quotes of the Week

03 Aug, 2019

"If I was having a bad day, I knew that mum was going through so much more.

Family & Parenting see all »

Children's mental health: How to tell if your child is a victim of online bullying

20 Aug, 2019

WE'RE often told that allowing children to spend too much time on social media apps, like Instagram and Snapchat, can have a negative impact on their mental health.

Ask the Expert: How can I ensure that my toddler eats enough vegetables?

20 Aug, 2019

Q: HOW can I make sure my three-year-old son is eating the right amount and getting all the nutrients he needs, when he's already not keen on vegetables? A: The British Nutrition Foundation (nutrition.

Leona O'Neill: How to beat those back-to-school blues

Leona O'Neill 20 Aug, 2019

THERE is light at the end of the school summer holiday tunnel.

What's On: Pride in Newry, Force training in Armagh and The Phantom Strikes Again in Tyrone

Jacqueline McGonigle 20 Aug, 2019

DOWN PRIDE in Newry Festival 2019 takes place from August 24 to September 1.

Fashion & Beauty see all »

On Trend: Crowning glory: six of the best embellished headbands

12 Aug, 2019

Love Island's Francesca Allen had an amazing array of headbands on the show.

Top tips for keeping your hands looking smooth and in good shape

12 Aug, 2019

USE A MILD SOAP It's beneficial to use milder soaps on the skin, as they don't strip the natural oils away.

On trend: 5 of the best loungewear brands for when you can ditch the office dress code

29 Jul, 2019

These clothes strike the perfect balance between slouchy and stylish, says Katie Wright.

On trend: 5 polka dot dresses that will make you feel like a pretty woman

22 Jul, 2019

Can you believe it's nearly three decades since Julia Roberts starred in the modern classic movie Pretty Woman? Next year marks 30 years since the release of the romcom in which Roberts stars as Vivian Ward, a call girl hired to act as the girlfriend of Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) as he wheels and deals in the business world.

Food & drink see all »

Netting a Bargain: Spar half-price groceries; 20% off Odeon and New Look gift cards at Tesco; KFC offers

Jonathan Campbell 17 Aug, 2019

- SPAR has a wide selection of groceries for half price or less until September 1.

Caribbean food isn't just jerk chicken say Original Flava brothers Craig and Shaun

17 Aug, 2019

CRAIG and Shaun McAnuff – brothers, YouTubers, recipe writers – are on different phone lines when we chat, and both keep tripping up with static, dipping in and out of earshot.

Craft Beer: Bullhouse's Merc Bro handles beautifully, Lawnmower's a cut above

Paul McConville 17 Aug, 2019

IF YOU want to find out how a brewery got started or what their journey has been, you can often check out their website and read a short blurb which they probably wrote about two or three years ago and then never updated because, hey, they've been busy making great beer.

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Dawn Egan 12 Aug, 2019

2018 Saint Chinian, now £7 – instead of £8, Asda France's Rhone Valley produces lovely, if slightly unusual, savoury white wines but in this example the Languedoc is using two of the grapes often found in Rhone whites (Grenache Blanc and Marsanne) to create equally enjoyable wines.

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Take on Nature: What we can learn from the habits of moths

Tony Bailie 17 Aug, 2019

IS THERE a protocol for dealing with a moth in distress? It could have been just having a bit of downtime and was not a bit bothered.

Belfast Repair Café's autumn dates

Maeve Connolly 06 Aug, 2019

Belfast repair café has announced its autumn dates.

Take on Nature: Let's nourish habitats for our native and visiting species

Tony Bailie 03 Aug, 2019

ANY time I have gone to places where corncrakes are still nesting I have missed them, sometimes by just a matter of days.

Maghaberry prisoners' garden wins National Trust award

Maeve Connolly 02 Aug, 2019

A GARDEN designed and created by prisoners at Maghaberry has been awarded a National Trust gold award.

Holidays&Travel see all »

Dublin Horse Show the place to see sea-urchin shaped hats and showjumping

Maeve Connolly 10 Aug, 2019

In one ring judges are inspecting mares and gangly legged foals who are new to showbusiness. In another ring 20 identically dressed riders are trotting 20 identical ponies in circles.

Travel News: Connemara, Ballycastle, camping Ayr and flying with food allergies

Jenny Lee 10 Aug, 2019

Discover the Wild Atlantic Way in style To celebrate The Twelve hotel's 12th birthday, the Barna luxury boutique hotel is giving guests the chance to discover the hidden gems of Galway and Connemara in the most luxurious way possible – with your own private driver at the wheel.

Enjoy the Lagan during Féile na hAbhann

Digital Staff 31 Jul, 2019

The week-long festival has a number of free events happening on Sunday August 4.

Breaks: Ballygally Castle Hotel just the place for atmospheric r and r

Jane Hardy 22 Jul, 2019

THE Romans had a thing about atmosphere.

Motors see all »

Seat Tarraco: You can't choose your family, but you can choose your family car...

William Scholes 21 Aug, 2019

The Seat Tarraco is among the best family cars on sale today, says William Scholes

Subaru hybrid: Boxing clever

William Scholes 14 Aug, 2019

A hybrid version of Subaru's famous boxer engine is coming our way. William Scholes samples pre-production XV and Forester e-Boxer models

Honda Jazz: Playing its own tune

William Scholes 07 Aug, 2019

Honda’s Jazz is the most versatile and practical small car on the road, says William Scholes

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Early adopter

William Scholes 31 Jul, 2019

Can the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV really offer a best-of-both-worlds compromise between an electric vehicle and a petrol car?

Gardening see all »

Garden angels or thugs? Four plants you might not want in your garden

17 Aug, 2019

WITH reports that neighbours are increasingly at war over invasive bamboo plants spreading out of control, it may be worth considering what other hard-to-get-rid-of species you're unwittingly planting in your garden.

The Casual Gardener: Some native Irish plants have plenty of appetite for insects

John Manley 17 Aug, 2019

IT BRINGS a whole new twist to the ‘Waiter, there's fly in my soup' joke but over recent years scientists have been exploring the potential of adding insects to the human diet as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternative to mammal and poultry meat.