Women's vs Men's deodorant in Quebec Pink tax refers to the phenomenon where women’s products are often more expensive than the same or similar products when marketed to men. Several factors have contributed to recognizing the pink tax, which has been a highly profitable practice for many companies. Firstly, women are held to higher beauty standards when it comes to … [Read more...] about Pink Tax: What is it?
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A simple spiking lesson
Image: Loughborough University We all know the term by now. Perhaps some of you know someone who was the victim of it. Perhaps you have been a victim yourself. “Spiking” is the term for someone giving you alcohol or drugs without your consent. Unfortunately, over the Christmas period there was a rise in spikings and the Justice Minister, Jim O’ Callaghan stated, “It … [Read more...] about A simple spiking lesson
Vapes are bad for your health: who’d have thunk?
Strawberry Ice, Mango, Cookie Dough, Mojito, Blueberry Sour; do these vape flavours target self-respecting smokers, or do they sound more like a 101 kids-marketing naming strategy? The government approved plans in November to ban the sale of disposable vapes, following in the footsteps of other European countries. Health Minister Jennifer Carrol MacNeil has mentioned … [Read more...] about Vapes are bad for your health: who’d have thunk?
New year, new habits: A take on ‘Dry January’
2026 is finally here and the question on everyone’s mind is 'what is your New Year’s resolution?' New Year’s resolutions can range from making changes in career, relationships to changing our home setup. However, recently the trend has shifted towards wellness. Social media trends have emphasised skincare routines, strength training, and mental health practices all … [Read more...] about New year, new habits: A take on ‘Dry January’
What’s in your veins?
Image by Frank Merino/pexels The start of a new year often comes with familiar resolutions: better health, better habits, and promises to give something up. Less often discussed is the idea of giving something back. This week, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is offering exactly that opportunity, with a blood donation clinic running in Galway from 6–8 … [Read more...] about What’s in your veins?