Everyone knows that slathering on sunscreen is essential during the sunnier months. But how much should you actually use? Can you skip it when it's cloudy? And do darker skin tones need protecting?
A Co Londonderry mum who suffers from debilitating panic attacks, which have rendered her unable to leave her home or even be alone, has spoken out about her ordeal to show others that 'true strength comes from within'.
Victoria Pendleton was one of Team GB's biggest success stories in the London Olympic Games. During a hot and sticky summer in 2012, the untouchable sports star pedalled to victory in the velodrome, taking home the keirin gold and sprint silver, before retiring with nine world championship titles to her name.
Joint pain can be irritating at best and crippling at worst, and it's certainly no fun to deal with in the summer heat. As one of the major health complaints here in the UK, more than 10 million people suffer with arthritis or other conditions that affect the joints, causing aches, pains and plenty of discomfort.
A researcher discusses a recent study on how eating nuts while pregnant can boost babies' development. Lisa Salmon reports.
It's fair to say that I'm a pretty seasoned traveller and whether flying solo or en famille, I've covered more than a few miles. But while it's always great heading off into the wild blue yonder, there is nothing worse than falling ill or getting injured when far away from home with all its familiarity and comfort.
The 44-year-old singer, from St Andrews, Scotland, shot to fame in 2004 with her song Black Horse and the Cherry Tree, and has achieved remarkable success since. She will be performing an intimate show at the Soma Festival in Castlewellan tomorrow .
In the riveting film adaptation of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, the internationally bestselling 1997 memoir by former Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, the author describes the endless hours of learning to communicate by blinking with one eye with the help of a spelling frame, after suffering a massive stroke that left him with locked-in syndrome.
Q. You are single, although you were married for eight years prior to getting divorced. Tell us how you came to have your two-year-old daughter Annabel.
Now that summer has finally arrived, many of us are clocking off from work and jetting off to sunnier climates for a well-deserved break by the beach or pool.
With the weather hotting up in the UK, many of us will be thinking about switching out our jeans and trousers for shorts, dresses and swimwear. But if you're sporting pesky ingrown hairs on your calves or thighs, the thought of taking your tights off can make you cringe with horror.
Whatever the UK weather, many families are looking forward to jetting off abroad to catch some rays. And good sun protection is a vital part of enjoying the sunshine, particularly for children.
The 48-year-old actress from west Belfast is performing her one-woman play, Belfast Blues, at the Lyric Theatre from August 6-11 and calls it "the proudest project I have ever, and will ever, be a part of". Geraldine, who starred in Rocky Balboa, lives with her partner, Conor Allen, and their rescue lab, Abe, in upstate New York.
Skin cancer is now the most common form of cancer in the UK — however, most cases can be cured if detected early. Here, three people who have had the disease tell Leona O’Neill about their experiences and warn others to respect sunlight.
There's a long history of the health benefits associated with cold water swimming - just ask any of the hardy Northern Irish swimmers who brave the sea all year round - and ice-baths have been part and parcel for athletes recovering from training.
The 32-year-old Northern Ireland international netball player, from Belfast, is preparing to compete in the Vitality Netball World Cup in Liverpool next week. Lisa, who plays at wing attack and centre positions, works full-time as an Active Clubs co-ordinator for the Royal Yachting Association Northern Ireland.
GP Dr Frances O'Hagan is a senior partner at Friary Surgery in Armagh, as well as deputy chair of the British Medical Association's GP committee in Northern Ireland. She is married to estate agent Art O'Hagan. The couple have three children, Eoin (26), Maeve (23) and Shane (20). This is her diary of one day in the surgery.
Bacterial vaginosis, also known as BV, is twice as common as thrush, and as many as one-third of the UK's women will have it at some point, according to intimate health brand Balance Activ (balanceactiv.com).
When Lisburn woman Suzi Waterworth recently went through a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery following a diagnosis of breast cancer, she gave away much of her underwear as she believed she wouldn't need it again.
The 50-year-old blues singer and harmonica player from Newtownards is playing the Belfast City Blues Festival this weekend with his group, The Lee Hedley Band. He is married to March (52), is father to Amy-Lee (22) and Emma (19) and has a 10-year-old Yorkie called Toffi.
You can't see toxic air, but it's all around us in the UK. From smog hanging over cities to streets filled with car emissions, air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to our health, and it comes from lots of different man-made sources.
If summertime means continual itching and watery eyes, you're probably one of the 13 million people in the UK affected by hay fever.
Dealing with sticky temperatures on a hot summer's day can be challenging enough at the best of times, but if you're going through the menopause, the added irritation of hot flushes can make summer unbearable.
With some patients having to wait weeks to see a GP, it's no surprise that consulting a 'digital doctor' has soared in popularity.
Being a parent is a hugely demanding and exhausting job. But being the parent of a child with complex medical needs is all-consuming.
A Northern Ireland mum has done all she could to ensure her baby's life would be cherished, despite being told that her daughter had a fatal condition.
Energetic cyclists and runners are signing up in their droves for the popular annual Fun Run of the Glens (FROG) charity event through the scenic Glens of Antrim on Saturday.
As an increasing number of people face a diagnosis of dementia, the Alzheimer's Society has designated today as Cupcake Day in a bid to increase awareness. Judith Cole talks to three women with dementia about how it affects their lives.
It's through painful personal experience that Katie Piper knows how important a support network can be for your mental health.
Last year, the Office for National Statistics reported that the life expectancy at birth for males in Northern Ireland had declined by 0.1 years - the 2014-16 figure dropped from 78.5 years to 78.4 years for 2015-17. The big killers are: circulatory diseases including strokes and heart attacks, cancer in its various forms and respiratory diseases such as COPD. All these conditions are influenced by lifestyle choices, which can delay onset and reduce the impact on healthy living.
Had Strabane mother-of-four Sinead Gallen not trusted her gut instinct and gone to see her doctor about a strange sensation in her mouth, she might not be here today to tell her story.
The 38-year-old professional big wave surfer Al Mennie (38) from Portrush has pioneered and surfed big wave spots in Ireland and globally, and rode the record-breaking storm on December 1, 2007 at Mullaghmore Head when the biggest swell ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean smashed into Ireland. He lives with fiancee Sara O'Neill and dog Blyton on the north coast.
While learning academic subjects like maths and science will make children more rounded and possibly help set them up for a job, one thing's for sure - it won't help them look after their day-to-day health.
Summer may have officially arrived, albeit in name only, but for me the usual anticipation of warmer days, lighter clothes and holidays in the sun has always been accompanied by the added concern of having to cover up my legs with long dresses and jeans and tonnes of fake tan in order to hide the horrible little spider/thread veins that have developed on my ankles and legs over the years.
This week Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK) launched its new campaign to celebrate everything great about men and highlight the moments lost when a man dies every 45 minutes from prostate cancer. For the third time, the Belfast March for Men will take place at the Stormont Estate this Sunday.
Complementary health practitioner Roisin Armstrong knows the struggle menopausal women go through all too well. When the 50-year-old Co Down woman approached her menopause she was gripped by insomnia and debilitating hot flushes.
I woke in my house in Mount Merrion, Dublin, around 6.30am. I hadn't had much sleep as I'd an appointment that morning in the Beacon Hospital. I went to the window and the whole area was covered in snow.
The former INXS singer (42), also known as Joe Echo, is a self-employed musician and Grammy-nominated songwriter who runs global events business Rock and Roll Team Building. As well as touring the world with INXS, he has also worked with artists such as Madonna, U2, Paul McCartney, Snow Patrol and Al Pacino. Originally from Castledawson and now living in Australia, he is married to Donna (37) and they have one son, James (7).
Running is one of the most efficient workouts going, and if you've been badgered into signing up to a 10k by your pals, there's no getting around the fact you'll need to start jogging on a regular basis.
Affecting around one in every 700 babies, cleft lip and palate is the most common facial birth defect in the UK.
We all know the basic 'rules' of healthy eating and living and how important it is to look after our long-term health - but making these things an ongoing part of our day-to-day lives can be another matter.
Just a few years ago Paul McLean was devouring a book a day in his thirst for knowledge and enjoying a career as a cool young English teacher bringing the subject alive through creative use of modern hip hop music.
Lindsay Collins was looking forward to her birthday beauty treatment. A treat for turning 38, she hoped that a few Botox injections in her forehead and some filler in her lips would help rejuvenate her naturally pretty face.
Having a gym at home has always been a bit of a dream of mine. No more excuses not to blitz those calories, you can simply jump out of bed, do your workout and tick it off your list for the day.
When it comes to mental health, not everyone feels comfortable walking into a GP surgery and speaking openly about their experiences with a doctor. Issues like depression and anxiety are common and can affect anyone, but lots of things, including stigma, shame and discrimination, still stop many men from seeking help when they need it.
Raised cholesterol affects over half of UK adults - and many are completely unaware of it. While high cholesterol itself doesn't usually cause any symptoms, it's linked with an increased risk of a number of major diseases, including heart disease.
The 23-year-old is a self-employed musician, singer-songwriter and producer from Belfast. He will be playing the Black Box tonight.
In May last year, Hawaii started a trend by announcing a ban of sunscreens that contain chemicals believed to contribute to coral bleaching when they wash off into the sea.
Cora Kelly can remember the first line of the first song she ever wrote: "It was down in Co Wexford when I met this fine young man." She cringes at the thought - "I had never even been to Wexford and at age 10 I thought boys were disgusting, but it was catchy" - yet the 22-year-old understands that every musician has to start somewhere.
From millennials and tech moguls, to charity chiefs and now NHS staff, it seems no one is immune to workplace stress. But just because being frazzled and overwhelmed has become the norm, doesn't mean we cannot do anything about it.
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