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St. Patrick’s Day, Guinness, and Oysters: Tradition, myth, and a bit of nutrition

Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, people around the world celebrate Irish culture with music, laughter, good company, and of course, food and drink. One of the most enduring traditions… …

By Wendy O'Neill
In Live Well, Nutrition

March 16, 2026

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The Gut Microbiome: Your Hidden Organ for Health and Longevity

The gut microbiome — trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi living in your gut — is now recognised as one of the body’s most dynamic organs. Once seen purely as a digestive aid… …

By Wendy O'Neill
In Anti-Ageing, Live Well, Longevity, Nutrition

November 13, 2025

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Food Glorious Food

There are so many reasons why we should eat well. The primary one is to live longer lives in good health. There’s also improved energy, stamina and immune health, good skin, mood and mental wellbeing – the list goes on. But it’s easy to get confused about what constitutes a healthy diet. Our lives are busier than ever and we’re time poor, so pre-prepared and processed foods can seem like a godsend. Packaging, however, can be misleading and nutritional …