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When it comes to hangovers, we have the memory of a goldfish.

Mornings spent begging for a bucket are quickly erased once the next big night rolls around.

Afternoons spent slumped in front of Netflix pale into insignificance once talk turns to the newest cocktail.

And then the hangover hits again, and we're stunned that we failed to learn our lesson… again.

With more parties than you can shake a stick at on the horizon, here are five things that will DEFINITELY help you power on through.

1. Take a shower.

When your mouth tastes like a carpet and you can barely lift your head off the pillow, the idea of crawling into the bathroom is far from appealing, but it helps so much we could weep.

No one's asking you to shave, exfoliate or apply a hair mask, but simply wash off last night's makeup and throw some shampoo into that bird's nest.

Life lesson: No one has ever felt worse after washing themselves.

2. Get dressed

It can be tempting to stay in your pyjamas (that's if you got into them in the first place) but fresh, clean, and most importantly, comfy clothes will do wonders for your fragile state of mind.

Pull on a hoody, slip into your softest sweat pants (the ones with the soup stain that you can't get out) and haul out your fluffiest socks.

Life lesson: Your biggest hoody will be there for you long after everyone else has left.

3. Avoid social media 

If you want to feel worse about yourself then by all means scroll through a newsfeed which documents other people's early morning hikes, festive brunches and smug work-out sessions while you huddle on the couch.

Stick your phone in another room for at least a few hours until you're ready to face the hell that is other people.

Life lesson: Smug Facebook posts never have, and never will, improve a hangover.

4. Get some fresh air

Whether it means walking to the end of your back garden a few times or hovering on your balcony for twenty minutes, a good blast of fresh air will genuinely make you feel better.

This does not mean you should embark on a hike or even attempt anything as challenging as a brisk walk, but it does mean you must leave your blanket fort for at least twenty minutes.

Life lesson: Your blanket fort will always be there when you get back.

5. Order your favourite takeaway

We'll be honest – the thought of our favourite dinner gets us through even the most hideous of days, so a takeaway is always a good idea when you're too fragile to operate a toaster.

Today is not the day for calorie counting, food guilt or embarrassment; you order what you want, when you want and enjoy every damn morsel.

Life Lesson: Eat pizza.

 

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Look, it's a tough world out there, and it helps if you have the Midas touch when it comes to getting people on side, right?

But when our womanly wiles fail (apparently we're meant to have some), and our power of persuasion fall a little short, it's important to have a back-up plan.

And according to a recent study, a few choice words are all you need if you're trying to get certain people on the same page as you.

Conducting an experiment of over 600 people, Nicolas Guéguen, a behavioural scientist, concluded that the words 'You will probably refuse, but' work wonders when it comes to persuading people to do something.

Splitting his participants into two groups, the first was asked: "You are probably interested in organisations for children with health problems. I wonder if you could help us by making a donation?"

The second group was asked: "You are probably interested in organisations for children with health problems. You will probably refuse, but I wonder if you could help us by making a donation?"

The researcher established that those who were met with the words' You will probably refuse, but' were more likely to delve deep than those who weren't,

Results confirmed that of the group who were asked the second question, 39.1 per cent donated in comparison to 25 per cent in the first group.

So, it looks like a little bit of reverse psychology goes a long way.
 

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If you've ever been told that you tend to talk in your sleep, it's likely you've been overcome by a strong desire to hear exactly what you're chit-chatting about at four in the morning.

And filmmaker and editor, Adam Rosenberg, is no different.

After years hearing that sleep doesn't affect his ability to talk all night long, he decided to mount a microphone over his bed and record his musings.

And frankly, we're really glad he did.

From discussing bodily functions to accusing someone of acting 'like a booger', Adam didn't let us down when it came to his nocturnal ramblings.

Mr Rosenberg, you can take it from here.

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Following an unforeseen suspension of service on Southbound DART and Commuter services earlier today, Iarnród Éireann had initially advised passengers to allow for 25-minute delays today.

Taking to Twitter this morning, they explained that a temporary suspension of service had been put in place after a passenger was taken ill at Tara Street.

Iarnród Éireann have since advised the public that while service has resumed, delays are to be expected.

"Southbound services through Tara Street Station now resuming with delays up to 25 minutes," they initially tweeted.

Following on from this, they have updated passengers and advised the public that delays are currently easing off.

"Delays are easing, up to 15 mins at present. Not expected to impact for rest of day."

Whew!

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If you've ever found yourself burying your head in your hands as you tried to calculate how much cash you splashed in Copper Face Jacks the previous night, you're definitely not alone.

Binning the countless receipts you find buried at the bottom of your handbag on a Sunday morning is standard procedure for many of us, and after learning how much the Harcourt Street hotspot rakes in every week, we're probably doing the right thing.

According to a report in the Irish Examiner, the nightclub's profits have increased considerably since last year, with the iconic spot currently taking in approximately €100,000 PER WEEK.

That's right, ladies. Those rounds of shots aren't sounding so appealing now, are they?

It has been established that the popular club has seen an 8.6 per cent increase since last year, with gross profits increasing from €10.45 million to a staggering 11.35 million.

Excuse us… we might just need a stiff drink.

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Look, we'd be the first to admit that the merest hint of a headcold has us wheeling out age-old remedies before diving beneath a duvet.

But much and all as we loathe our bi-annual dose, we don't think we'd have the courage to prevent their emergence with a cold shower…. on the daily.

Oh, that's right ladies, according to recent research, braving a cold shower helps ward off the common cold by boosting your immune system.

In a study conducted by Dutch researchers, more than 3,000 individuals aged between 18 and 65 were encouraged to take short, cold showers every single day for a month.

Interestingly, the participants who took cold showers on the daily took 29% fewer days sick leave than the control group who languished in long, hot showers every morning.

"The most commonly reported beneficial effect was an increase in perceived energy levels, including many reported comparisons to the effect of caffeine," researchers confirmed.

Explaining the motivation behind the study, researchers explained: "Cold water has been used therapeutically for many centuries and continues using modern technology."

"Hippocrates, the father of medicine, who added rubbing to cold bathing, was accustomed to use cold water in his treatment of the most serious illnesses."

And nope, we won't be trying it.

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Ladies, our prayers have been answered.

In a move which will majorly revolutionise our messaging experience (and let's face it, lower our blood pressure), WhatsApp are currently developing a feature which will allow us to revoke, recall or edit our messages AFTER they've been sent.

So if you've ever sent a message by accident or seriously regretted its tone after pressing send, the good folk behind the service are now giving us the opportunity to turn back time and pretend it never even happened.

That's right ladies, in much the same way you are given the option to copy or forward a message by pressing down on the screen, you will soon be offered the option to edit, recall or revoke.

And frankly, we are reeling with relief and excitement.

The feature, which will only work if the recipient hasn't read the message, is currently being trialled on iPhone beta software, and users who have access to the early beta release have explained that the function must be enabled by users as it will not automatically appear as a feature.

And if you're an Android user? Well, reports have yet to be confirmed whether you guys will have access to the new feature, but fingers crossed!

 

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If anyone knows what it's like to have her body scrutinised, it's Khloé Kardashian.

The 32-year-old has spent much of her career fending off criticism about her appearance while her older sisters basked in praise heaped upon them by the public.

And while Khloé has no doubt shown her critics what she's made of by embarking upon (and maintaining) an admirably healthy lifestyle in recent years, she hasn't heard the end of the comparisons.

Speaking to Health magazine for its January issue, the reality star explained that even those employed to help guide her have made reference to the differences between herself and her siblings.

"The nutritionist was like, 'Kim has a body like a Ferrari, and you have a body like a Honda.' I was like, 'Yep, that sounds about right." Khloe told the publication.

"Kim can eat anything, and I'm like, 'I hate you,' Khloé added. "That's my life – you just summed it up right there.'"

And if that wasn't enough to contend with, Khloé revealed that her success on the health and fitness front wasn't enough for some people.

"Some people were like, 'It took you so long to lose weight,' Khloe explains. "And I'm like, 'I've been fat or out of shape my whole life. It's gonna take time to reprogram my body.'"

Damned if she does, damned if she doesn't.

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The countdown is officially on, ladies.

With just nine sleeps left until Christmas Day, chances are you (like us) are desperately scratching off items on your to-do list.

But unless you’re Wonder Woman, it’s likely you still have some last-minute gift-buying to do for the ladies in your life.

We’re right, aren’t we?

Well, never fear because we’ve put together a selection of top-notch pressies which will ALWAYS go down a treat on Christmas morning.

Left to right: Inglot All That Glitters €50

Bellamianta Glam Essential Christmas Giftset  

Bellamianta Mousse Christmas Giftset 

Inglot Blackout €50

 

Left to right: Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter Golden Goddess Dry Shimmer Body Oil  €11.95

Kind Shampoo and Conditioner €3.50

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Let’s be honest, Christmas is all about lying on the couch, surveying your ever-widening waistline and vowing to get healthy in the New Year… just as soon as you polish off this double-decker turkey sandwich.

But it’s easier said than done though, right?

If you have spent countless hours envisioning a happy, healthier version of yourself for 2017, then you need to get in on the Happy Pear’s Happy Heart course, and pronto.

At just €99 for a four-week online course (and 20% off promotion before December 31!) you will be given 50 recipes exclusive to Happy Heart students in addition to live Q&A with Dave and Steve each week.

The course, which promotes a plant-based and whole food diet, helps increase energy levels, accelerate weight loss, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol.

Working from the inside out, the Happy Heart course is a major step in the right direction when it comes to cardiovascular health and general wellbeing.

We know what we’re getting ourselves this Christmas.

 

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Some people are absolute fiends for extracurricular activities, weekend hobbies and evening pastimes, and other people are, well, just not.

Apart from going to work and socialising, some people are quite happy to do sweet eff-all with their free time – something which, for some reason, often evokes confusion and pity in others.

If you struggle to come up with a single response when quizzed about your (lack of) 'proper' interests, you're definitely not alone.

And here are just 12 things people with no hobbies will recognise.

1. You wonder why 'Netflix bingeing' doesn't garner the same respect as other pastimes.

"Do they know how much dedication it takes to make it through three seasons in a week?"

2. You wonder if you were born without a 'hobbie' gene after quitting every single after-school activity your parents enrolled you in.

"Mam, camogie isn't going to work for me. Sabrina is on then, and I'm not flaking on her."

3. You attempt a couple of evening classes, but quickly realise you're wasting your money in a desperate attempt to seem interesting.

"I quit Pilates because I was only doing it to please the rest of yee."

4. You'd rather list your weaknesses than your hobbies in a job interview.

"Hobbies? Ehhh… have I told you I struggle with timekeeping and hate working as part of a team?"

5. You sometimes feel sorry for people with hobbies because it often means leaving the house in the rain.

"Would you look at your man outside in his football shorts. Jesus, I wouldn't fancy it myself."

6. You love the accessories that accompany hobbies, and have often purchased them… just cos.

"You don't have to do yoga to own a cute sparkly yoga mat, and you definitely don't have to do it to wear yoga pants."

7. People who take photos of their dinner for Instagram are allowed to call it a hobby, but apparently texting isn't in the same league.

"But it's literally all I do when I'm not in work, so is that not a hobby?"

8. You often wonder if you have yet to discover the hobby which will ultimately define you.

"For all you know, I could be an incredible ukelele player, and I'm just waiting for the right moment to take it up."

9. Dates are a minefield, so you prepare an answer that suggests hobbies just aren't for someone with a jam-packed schedule such as yours.

"Hobbies? Will ya stop! Sure, I don't have a minute to get stuck back into… the ones… that I used to do… and love."

10. You sometimes feel sorry for your family when outsiders ask what you do in your spare time, and they're forced to answer.

"Jaysus, what would she be into? Well, she's great at the ol' selfies, aren't you love?"

11. You worry your future children will carry your 'hobbieless' gene, then you worry they'll be the exact opposite.

"Jesus, what if they have me running around after them all weekend? I'll be wrecked picking them up."

12. You can't wait for the day when you can say 'lying down' is your main hobby – you do it for fun, and you'd recommend it to anyone.

"Honestly, I knew from the first time I tried it, it was for me."

 

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According to emerging reports, the University of Limerick has issued a warning to all students regarding their sexual health.

Amid a recent chlamydia and gonorrhea outbreak, the university has circulated an email advising students of the potential dangers associated with contracting the infections.

"The Student Health Centre has been notified that there is an outbreak of Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia on campus." read the email. "These are sexually transmitted diseases as a result of unprotected anal, vaginal or oral sex."

It has been established that there have been 10 reported cases of the infections which, under the HSE guidelines, constitutes an outbreak.

Both STIs can be contracted through unprotected sex, but those who are carrying the infections may not exhibit any symptoms.

Commenting on the outbreak, the University of Limerick issued a statement, saying: "As is best practice, UL has rolled out an awareness campaign contacting every student directly."

"In accordance with HSE protocols students are being urged to present to the STI and/or the GP clinics run by the UL Student Health Centre should they have concerns with regard to any element of their health and to get the necessary treatment."

Advising students on current protocol, they added: "All students who present are currently being seen with or without an appointment and UL will continue to work closely with the HSE to ensure all awareness and treatment protocols are fully adhered to."

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