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Testing time - tips for Kilkenny Leaving Cert students from psychologists as exams begins Exams are a really testing time - for students and parents Reporter: 20:29:00 9 Jun 2021 ');  '); AS thousands sit down to begin their Leaving Certificate examinations this week, two Offaly-based psychologists have shared some tips designed to help the students - and their parents - get through the testing times. Chartered clinical psychologists Imelda Ferguson and Julie O'Flaherty say that though some students are opting for predicted grades in selected subjects, thereby avoiding the sit-down examinat...

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iStock It’s no secret — COVID-19 has all of us stressed out, between worries of coming down with the nasty virus and seemingly endless searches for vaccination appointments. Research has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected people’s physical health, but it’s come with a heavy psychological toll as well. In a study published in July 2020 in Globalization and Health, experts found that COVID-19 has been directly responsible for increased stress, anxiety, and depression in people and communities around the world. As we continue to navigate a sea of uncertainty brought ...

Plants have a way of soothing even the most frazzled nerves. Biophilia, a term coined by American biologist Edward Wilson in his 1984 book of the same name, refers to humans' innate affinity with nature, especially their reaction to greenery and its beneficial effects in their surroundings. Container gardening with house plants is one of the easiest ways to bring the garden indoors and infuse the home with biophilic elements. For newbies as well as seasoned indoor gardeners, YouTube tutorials from the National Parks Board (NParks) and Gardens by the Bay are a trusty go-to, packed with easy-to...

Courtesy Gwyneth Palthrow has never shied away from, well, anything. The actress is now her lifestyle brand goop, the one-stop destination for reaching peak Gwyneth-ness, jade egg and all. But despite controversial Hollywood wellness trends (many of which I myself have delved into), one thing is clear: she helped normalize talking about your vagina in a way that maybe we needed, even if we didn't ask for a candle that smelled like it. As an influencer who influenced before influencers were a thing, the actress and entrepreneur is doing us one more solid: Gwyneth is partnering with Rakuten t...