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The physio is in: Ireland is growing older, but are we moving enough to age well?

Our resident physiotherapist, Stephen O’Rourke, looks at how crucial daily movement is for us as we age, and offers great advice on how and where to...

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Stephen o'rourke

The physio is in: The rise of fitness wearables is changing how and why we move

As wearable tech reshapes exercise culture, Stephen O’Rourke asks if it’s time to stop listening so closely to these devices?

22.04.2026 20

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The rise of the Irish sauna: Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual

Outdoor saunas are appearing across Ireland as people seek wellness, community and moments of quiet in an increasingly fast-paced world, writes...

14.03.2026 40

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Weight training: Midlife is not about decline, it can be the turning point for your health

26.02.2026 40

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