The ultimate relaxation destinations: Winners of the Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards revealed A six month review process has identified Ireland’s best spa locations, services and treatments. The overall award winners are found here
Award winners: meet the Irish brands changing the way we think about wellness The Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa awards recognise the best brands and products in Ireland’s burgeoning wellness industry. Here are the 2022 winners
From the rise of ‘Masstige’ to the consumer demands of Gen Alpha, wellness has become a key driver of the beauty industry The wellbeing focus is seeping into every aspect of our lives, so it’s unsurprising that companies are quickly realising that it is something they can package and sell
From juice retreats to medical screening: The wellness holidays that will leave you feeling a million dollarsYour guide to the luxury destinations the jet-set are queuing up for
From Jane Fonda to The Abdominizer: Lise Hand on 40 years of fitness fads“When purchasing exercise equipment, make sure it is of sturdy construction and that there is enough space to hang all of your washing on it” – Comedian Jeff Green
Kathryn Thomas interview: ‘It’s important to ‘work, rest and play’, but resting is just as important as the other twoThe TV presenter has lost none of the energy that propelled her to TV fame in her early 20s
The problem with sleep: how to improve your rest in a restless ageGood habits and sleep aids are just some of the solutions being recommended to arrest the continued decline in sleep
Weight Watchers Ireland ceases operations as parent acquires franchiseDirectors of the Irish business, which had been in operation since 1986, say the Covid-19 pandemic made future uncertain
Making It Work: Wellness brand offers escape from pandemic pressuresLee Tracey and Annie Kirwan’s Into the Ether products are designed ‘to elevate the everyday into something magical’
Hibernia Reit wins award for safe, healthy offices post-CovidThe International Well Building Institute introduced the Rating to guide employers on best practice, to mitigate risk during the pandemic
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