MyHealth RCSI
Episodes
Clearing the air - Let’s talk about air pollution and what we can do to breathe better.
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into the impact of air pollution on our health, our families, and our communities. Whether you live in a busy city, care about climate...
Movement for healthy brains: Exploring how physical activity supports brain health and empowers people living with neurological conditions.
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore how movement and physical activity can boost brain health and improve everyday life for people living with neurological conditions like epi...
Rethinking Asthma: Discover the latest thinking on asthma. What works, what's new, and why it matters.
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking a fresh look at asthma and breaking down the latest research into simple, everyday tips that can make a difference. You’ll hear real ...
Caring for carers: Supports and stories to help you stay well while caring for someone you love
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re caring for someone you love, whether it’s a child, an older adult, or someone with mental or physical health challenges, this episode is...
RCSI MyHealth Series - Sleep through the lifecycle: a toolkit for resting deeply at every stage in life
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
he final episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the crucial role of sleep in our overall health, wellbeing and performance. Despite i...
The changing landscape of diabetes: prevention, treatment and supports
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fifth episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the evolving landscape of diabetes, examining the latest trends in prevalence, causes, ...
Cannabis and young minds: what parents and families should know
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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"I don't know how to feel": coping strategies for life with cancer
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The third episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025, focusing on emotional well-being following a cancer diagnosis, took place as an in-person eve...
Understanding and managing chronic pain
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025 will focus on the topic of understanding and managing chronic pain. This episode will explor...
Dementia and maintaining a healthy brain for life
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of this discussion, the panel will discuss the emotional impact of a diagnosis from a patient advocate living with Lewy Body Dementia, raise a...
Cardiovascular disease in women: risk factors, prevention and supports
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of this discussion, the panel will raise awareness around the key risk factors for heart health, in particular, how menopause affects women’...
Nutrition for healthy growth and development
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of this discussion, the panel will address the key concerns and worries that parents have around the topic of child nutrition and provide info...
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs: can they be stopped?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the panel will address some of the issues we are facing globally with the rise of antibiotic resistance, review new and developing res...
Stroke: prevention and new developments in treatments and rehabilitation
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the panel will address some of the preventative measures, as well as focus on the recent developments in treatments, rehabilitation a...
Back to School: Help your children to flourish
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, researchers from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences will discuss how parents and caregivers can make the start of the schoo...
Vaping – What Does the Science Tell Us?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our expert panel will discuss the existing and emerging evidence on vaping and what it means for our health. Chair Professor Anne Hi...
Debunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual Health
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores 'Debunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual Health' – The RCSI led programme providing science based information o...
Menopause Part II – From Coping to Thriving
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our panel will continue a conversation started last year, with updates from new evidence and will provide practical ideas and resourc...
Addressing Obesity Stigma and Bias to Strengthen Healthcare in Ireland
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the panel will discuss the science behind obesity, as well as explore some of the common misconceptions around obesity and stigma, ho...
Positive Ageing – Retiring Well
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the RCSI MyHealth Series is on the topic of ‘Positive ageing – retiring well’. As part of this discussion, the panel will expl...
Mental Health Matters: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this MyHealth Series episode, our panel discuss the importance of prioritising young people’s mental health, identifying early warning signs and ...
Living well through perimenopause and menopause
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In May 2021, public discourse gathered pace on how perimenopause and menopause was experienced by women in Ireland and their experiences in healthcare...
The six pillars of lifestyle medicine (Part 1)
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to live well is the theme of the next two episodes in the MyHealth series. In part 1, a panel of RCSI experts review the lifestyle medicine p...
The six pillars of lifestyle medicine (Part 2)
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The theme of learning to live well continues in this next instalment of MyHealth. In part 2, our panel show how the remaining three pillars of lifes...
Navigating cancer: prevention, treatment and support
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our panel of experts provide a broad overview of cancer and address some of those most commonly asked questions ...
Trailer
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
RCSI MyHealth is a suite of initiatives that provides a trusted and accessible source of information on health and well-being. The series covers healt...