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Is coffee good for you? Yes, but don't drink too much or have it too hot

Research suggests moderate coffee consumption may have surprising health benefits, but there are some reasons not to overdo the caffeine.

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Dr Stephen McWilliams

Supporting patients in distress: Doctors can’t predict suicide, but we can try to prevent it

Around 500 people die by suicide each year in Ireland. As healthcare workers caring for patients with many challenges, we have found that suicide is...

10.09.2026 30

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Dr Stephen McWilliams

Seven ways to de-stress: Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life

From ‘fight or flight’ to burnout, Dr Stephen McWilliams explains the toll of chronic stress — and how to manage it.

05.04.2026 60

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Dr Stephen Mcwilliams

The hidden wounds of war: How PTSD and trauma from conflict can present and be treated

Beyond the headlines of airstrikes and geopolitics lies a quieter crisis: the lasting trauma inflicted on societies living through conflict, writes Dr...

16.03.2026 60

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Dr Stephen Mcwilliams

Psychiatrist: Struggle with sleeping? Here are seven tips to help you nod off

30.11.2025 50

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Dr Stephen McWilliams