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The physio is in: Can the HSE's new Get Active programme improve fitness? Let's put it to the test

Stephen O’Rourke tries the latest free health initiative from the HSE to get us moving, walking and keeping an eye on those steps.

19.08.2026 20

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The physio is in: The signs and symptoms of hypermobility, and why getting stronger matters

Hypermobility, or being ‘double-jointed’, is more than just a party trick. It can be linked to chronic pain, fatigue, digestive problems and years...

15.07.2026 30

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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...

22.05.2026 40

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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 60

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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 80

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

26.02.2026 70

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