Jennifer McShane

1 day ago | irishexaminer.com | Jennifer McShane

Pamela Lee is no stranger to navigating the world’s toughest oceans. One of Ireland’s most accomplished offshore sailors, she has crossed the Atlantic more than 11 times and is now preparing for the 2026 Route du Rhum, a 3,500-nautical-mile solo transatlantic race. With new backing from Danish shipping company DFDS, her #empowHer campaign supports diversity, opportunity and sustainability in the world of ocean racing.

2 days ago | aol.co.uk | Jennifer McShane

Potty training is one of many practical skills children are encouraged to develop before starting school, but many are arriving in the classroom still needing help. A 2024 survey of 1,000 primary school staff found that one in four children in England and Wales aren’t toilet trained when they start school.

3 days ago | aol.co.uk | Jennifer McShane

Struggling to find time (or motivation) to work out? You’re not the only one. The NHS recommends 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, but nearly a third of us aren't, so it’s no surprise we’re all looking for easier, more realistic ways to stay fit. That’s where rebounding – bouncing on a mini trampoline – comes in. This low-impact workout, which was first popular in the 1980s, is being talked about again thanks to resurfaced research by NASA from the same period, and a list of celebrity fans.

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Jennifer McShane

Dementia is the health condition that almost half of us fear the most. So it stands to reason that we're constantly looking for ways to avoid developing it. Alongside making lifestyle changes, there are other steps you can take that may lower your risk. Including, tweaking your diet. According to a new study, people aged 45 to 75 who followed the MIND diet (more on that in a moment) were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Jennifer McShane

Periods are a routine – though often unwelcome – part of life for millions of women and people who menstruate. And for some, symptoms can affect everyday life. A recent study found more than a third (36%) of girls said they missed 1.7 days of school a year as a result of heavy or prolonged bleeding. And a survey by UK charity Wellbeing of Women found over half of women say periods are negatively impacting their lives.