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Tag: Lifestyle
‘It is vital for us to prioritize our sleep during this time’ – How students can rest peacefully during a pandemic
Kim O’Leary speaks to sleep physiologist Motty Varghese about how to ensure students get a good night’s rest as they approach the final few weeks of assessments.
Watch: Life under lockdown –cricketers prepare for a new season
TheCity.ie reporter and Munster interprovincial cricketer Ruadhán Jones has been looking at how cricket clubs and professional teams are preparing for the season under lockdown.
Newbridge in pictures: Rural Kildare town adjusting to restrictions during Covid-19
TheCity.ie’s Kim O’Leary presents a collection of her own photos from her hometown of Newbridge, Co Kildare, where big and small businesses are fighting to adjust to restrictions – cautiously optimistic that their beloved town will one day flourish again.
The rise of male grooming
There has been a palpable shift in the culture of male grooming in the last decade. In the past a man’s travel bag might consist of a toothbrush, a razor, some moisturiser and shampoo. But now shifting social norms have created a focus on image and the importance of maintaining a presentable and desirable image. This is in contrast to the historical differences between male and female grooming traditions. Now more cosmetic companies provide ranges of products for both men and women.
The diets preventing heart disease
In the last few years, diets such as vegetarianism and veganism have become much more popular. Bord Bia recently estimated that 8% of the Irish population are now vegetarian, while 4% are vegan. However, an increasing number of Irish people are turning to a flexitarian diet which means that they limit the amount of meat or dairy products in their diet.