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Listed by Forbes magazine as the exercise of the 21st century with the greatest all-round benefits for the human body, Tai Chi, often referred to as “meditation in motion,” is a mind-body practice combining slow, spiral rotational movements with deep breathing and mindfulness. Originating as a martial art in China 400 years ago, Tai Chi has evolved into one of the world's most popular exercises for promoting physical and mental wellbeing.

What is the leading cause of women’s deaths worldwide? Many would mistakenly say breast cancer.

How do you feel today? “Stressed” is the answer many people would give to this question as they juggle a myriad roles. Work and family commitments, coping with financial pressures, health issues, and oftentimes, time constraints can all contribute to rising stress levels.

Niamh Patten is a qualified Bio-Energy Therapist and the face of West Coast Bio-Energy. She trained with the Hidden Mind Institute, founded by Tom Griffin, one of three men who first introduced Bio-Energy therapy to Ireland more than 35 years ago.

April is Stress Awareness month, and Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, is raising awareness of the types of stress people can suffer from.

Today (Thursday) is World Heart Day, and mental health charity Turn2Me is marking the day by highlighting the link between stress and heart conditions.

Acute stress is a response to imminent danger, it turbo charges the system with powerful hormones that can damage the cardiovascular system.

Our immune health needs to be maintained year round, but this is even more important in the winter months as various illnesses travel around.

Our immune health needs to be maintained year round, but this is even more important in the winter months as various illnesses travel around. Many of the supplements we take are applicable for all ages (such as vitamin C and microbacteria, both of which are reliable immune health supplements), albeit in differing strengths; however there are some nutrients and tips which are more beneficial for certain ages than others.

Acute stress is a response to imminent danger, it turbo charges the system with powerful hormones that can damage the cardiovascular system.