A University of Limerick-based study has revealed that a total of 34 per cent of children are overweight or obese when admitted to hospital and one in three children are fed fast food in the bed.

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Poor Richard was misled by the Bodyform ads and thought his girlfriend’s ‘Auntie Flow’ was going to bring wings, excitement and an adventure never to be forgotten… he was wrong.

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We started to become just a teensy bit obsessed with British beauty Poppy around this time last year. Sister to catwalk darling Cara, this leggy English rose manages to look uber-stylish and utterly effortless all at once.

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Today is World Mental Health Day. Spread the word on raising awareness of mental health and help fight the stigma relating to depression. Dr Michele Coyle explains on the signs to look out for and how to help.

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Be it the ‘blow-ins’, The “Well, grand sure”, the practice of ‘going for one pint’ or thanking a bus driver, we have the ‘-isms’ that make us Irish.

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If you’re on a fitness kick, Her.ie’s Georgina Ahern is suggesting four combo exercises to get the most out of your workout. So less exercising, more results? We’ll take that…

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The Northern Irish singer shows off his manly muscular physique in a new photo shoot!

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We don’t think we’ve laughed so hard since that poor soul was filmed falling on the ice!

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Yes, we never thought we’d utter that sentence, either, but it turns out it really happened!

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The former pop star fears that her daughter may have the mutated gene BRCA2, that causes breast and ovarian cancer.

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The singer has been desperately trying to convince us that she’s interesting, but unfortunately she’s failing miserably.

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Fella’s feeling left out of the fashion game? Here are a few winter warmers to have your man looking cosy and sexy in a jiffy!

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It’s getting colder outside and the television can be a tempting lure away from the books! Keep your children entertained this October with our pick of the best children’s books this month.

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No, our spell check isn’t broken! We’re talking about the Kardashian’s of course.

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It’s called the lipstick index – we might not be blowing the budget on those big money buys but we still need inexpensive treats that won’t dent our bank accounts yet still put a smile on our face!

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Model mum Alison Canavan and her team of experts are getting set to take their roadshow to Swords, Co. Dublin to bestow their advice on all new mums.

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New research has revealed that the majority of Irish parents believe a bit of dirt will do the kids a world of good.

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A new study has shown that a mother’s diet during pregnancy can have an impact on the risk of ADHD in children.

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The parka jacket is a wardrobe staple and every fashion (and comfort) conscious gal knows it’s the only weatherproof coat to get you through the winter in style!

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We hate to be pessimistic but in the world of celeb, it seems that the bigger and more gaudy the engagement ring the more likely the couple are to break up. Sometimes bigger doens’t necessarily mean better!

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The one-stop-style-shop is stocking the Korean designer’s new season collection and it’s selling out fast people!

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A workwear and weekend essential we’ll always have room in our wardrobe for a hand-working pair of flats. The must-buys for this season are a slipper, brogue or blingy ballet pump.

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It’s only a few short weeks until RTÉ presenter Evanne Ní Chuilinn returns to work, and this week she’s grateful that the little man is doing all he can to cooperate…

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From the curly blow-dry right down to the shoes she wears, when Kate Middleton steps outside the first thing the paparazzi, news agencies and public want to find out is who she’s wearing and if they can get their hands on a similar item.

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The TV presenter and Celebrity Banisteoir revealed that his lovely wife is expecting!

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If you’ve been missing Christian Bale we have some good news for you: he’s reportedly back with a new project and it’s interesting to say the least…

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The bold prince has become a cover boy for the November edition of the classic magazine.

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Our favourite presenter talks about his experience with cyber-trolls and his advice when it comes to rising above them.

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Nicki Minaj has taken to Twitter to sing the praises of a certain Mr Bieber…

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If you’re feeling a bit worn out, here are some simple ways to help you meet the rest of the week full of energy and rearing to go!

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The judge is in trouble after sending last night’s X Factor decision to deadlock, but could it cost him his job?

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In this day and age the vast majority of us spend at least several hours a day working at a desk. But is your desk job having a negative impact on your health?

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The actor revealed that he has finally seperated himself from the infamous Sex and the City bad boy!

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The actress/writer has officially inked a contract with publishing giant Random House for a book all about life (amongst other things).

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We may be head over heels but it seems us girls have fallen out of love with the idea of a fairytale wedding.

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Cupcakes are amazing. Fact. But did you know that your humble cupcake could be posing a serious risk to your health? Uh-oh…

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The reality television judge smiles with her beautiful tot to raise awareness for charity

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We have an exclusive sneak peek at the glittery, glitzy and glam goodies in store for us from our favourite fast-fashion retailer.

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Her foray into footwear last spring was met with mixed reactions but this hasn’t deterred the daughter of retail mogul and Topshop owner Phillip Green from persevering on her quest to become a recognised designer.

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The iconic shoes worn by the actress as Dorothy in the cult classic will feature in the upcoming Hollywood Costume exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

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At Her.ie, we can’t resist a cute baby video and this collaboration of babies left us giggling.

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We’ve become so wary of what we eat that many people will only eat organic vegetables and dairy and avoid anything that might cause an allergic reaction. But when it comes to skincare, we often get distracted by pretty packaging and the promise of eternal youth and overlook what is actually going into the products we use.

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Mumford & Sons have become the first band since The Beatles to have six singles in the Billboard Hot 100 music chart at the same time.

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The capital city of Wellington, New Zealand is changing its name in honour of the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey next month.

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Keep your children snuggled up and stylish in these cute hats, which are sure to battle the chill this winter.

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We all know that some books are a bit, well, controversial but here are ten reads that have been challenged, removed from shelves and (in some cases) even banned! Have you read any of them?

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Making the decision to breastfeed can be a difficult one for Irish mothers but it is ultimately a personal decision that makes for a happy mother and baby.

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Having a stressful Monday? Start planning your nice, relaxing evening here with our picks of tonight’s top TV…

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Fashion insiders Brendan Courtney and Sonya Lennon are once again at the fashion front line bringing you the inside scoop and latest tricks of the trade.

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Many parents in 2012 are too busy to read to their kids and struggle with the power of technology.

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