Being familiar with how your breasts usually look and feel will make it much easier to spot any specific changes, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. 

Tuula Harrington, Founder and Director at Designworks Studio tells us about her career in WoW!

Cork playwright Alison Teahan is bringing her debut play to the stage this month. She tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about her pivot from performing to writing and why she came back from New York to Cork

As a beauty doctor and skin specialist, it’s quite worrying how little the public know about the health of their nails, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

Julie Helen hosted a family get-together before the end of the summer break, saying 'it was a beautiful opportunity to have everyone together'

Brenda Dennehy is brand ambassador for The Echo Women's Mini Marathon this year. In the lead up to the event, Brenda will be writing a weekly diary in WoW!

Noelle O’Regan is known for bringing happiness everywhere she goes. She tells SARAH HORGAN about plans for a new festival coming to the city’s streets next month.

Some well-known Cork women reflect on their summer and tell EMMA CONNOLLY how they like to ease back into their September routines.

I haven’t written on the subject of cancer because it’s not my story to tell all the time. Going through cancer is Mum’s story and Dad’s, along with her as her life partner. They have a whole sphere of life as husband and wife that belongs to only them.

For most, a urinary tract infection is a temporary annoyance that will pass. However, it’s important to recognise when you should be going to your doctor to seek treatment and further support.

It’s funny the things that stick with us all throughout life, and this one always has for me, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

LARA OWENS asks how your beauty routine can help undo the damage of summer on your skin.

Found your dream home? MAJELLA GALVIN has a step-by-step guide on how to make an offer.

Sandra Maybury celebrates 20 years in business this year. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY it hasn’t been without its challenges, but that she is grateful for the wonderful network around her.

Artist Mary St Leger comes from a long line of independent women - her seven times great- grandmother was the first female to be admitted into the freemasons. She tells AISLING MEATH about her family’s history and her ties to Doneraile

Brenda Dennehy is brand ambassador for The Echo Women's Mini Marathon this year. In the lead up to the event, Brenda will be writing a weekly diary in WoW!

Sandra Murphy, Group Brand and Communications Manager with Trigon Hotels tells us about her career. 

Sabrina Levis Morley jumped at the chance to go out on her own and open Gourmet Pantry in her home town in 2023. However, it was not without its challenges, and last year she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Still undergoing treatment, Sabrina tells EMMA CONNOLLY how the diagnosis changed her outlook on life.

Something like this brings my disability to the fore when the majority of the time it can live as a quiet hum in the background, writes JULIE HELEN. 

While we love our sports in Cork, the game of life is the only game in town really, as we all work hard to be as fit and healthy as we can be for as long as we can, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

The Rose of Tralee International Festival is well underway in Kerry. Ahead of the event, EMMA CONNOLLY caught up with Cork Rose, Nancy Lehane.

Reports of adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin in the UK are being monitored by health authorities here. DR CATHERINE CONLON details the concerns

Rosie Fuller, Account manager with FoodCloud tells us about her role. 

Cork leadership consultant, Barbara Nugent, works with organisations to help people get along better. She chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about the importance of listening and not being afraid to have difficult conversations.

Brenda Dennehy is brand ambassador for The Echo Women's Mini Marathon this year. In the lead up to the event, Brenda will be writing a weekly diary in WoW! 

There are fewer than six weeks to this year's event. 

Most of us have heard stories of sepsis and its sometimes tragic outcomes, but the symptoms of sepsis are not always well understood. 

Elena O’Driscoll, Trainee Solicitor at Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP tells us about her career in WoW!

That man did a small thing in his world, but a huge thing for me, writes JULIE HELEN. 

Once a staple in your grandmother’s wardrobe, the nightie is back. LARA OWEN asks why, and finds out how we can embrace the trend.

This is what you need to comprehend if you think a career in beauty is for you, says Emer. 

Moving during the day will help prepare your body and mind for sleep at night, writes CAMILLA FOSTER.

Medical tattoo specialist Aislinn Horgan has worked extensively with cancer patients and survivors, and more recently began offering gender affirming tattooing. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY her role can be very uplifting.

Lorraine Hogan’s debut film celebrates a Cork community’s dedication to restore an important part of their history. She tells COLLETTE SHERIDAN about the project.

Jennifer Zamparelli will be in Cork this month where she will have a key role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. She chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about the relevance of the show today, Dancing With The Stars, and family life.

In this month’s WOW Bites!, KATE RYAN chats to Eman Aburabi of Izz Café about Palestinian cuisine, creating a taste of home in Cork, and working with her husband on a new cookbook.

Is journaling beneficial? Dr Michelle O'Driscoll says it is and shares tips on how to get started. 

Over the years, there have been mixed views on the impact of eggs on health and wellbeing. DR CATHERINE CONLON looks at the latest research on the value of the humble egg.

Clara Mulligan is co-founder and CEO of HomeBot Ireland. She tells us about her role. 

I feel grateful that I have people in my life that always believed I could live a great, ordinary life and I’m also acutely aware that many disabled people don’t currently have the same opportunity due to the lack of accessible accommodation, writes JULIE HELEN. 

Last year, organisers created a special charity meeting point where participants from various groups could meet on the morning of the race before it began, and where charities could showcase their activities.

Looking to increase your step count? CAMILLA FOSTER has some simple tips on how to incorporate more movement into your daily routine.

Carly O’Donovan left school after the Junior Cert and took some time to think about what her career could be. Today, she runs her own business and tells EMMA CONNOLLY why she believes it’s OK to take your time to figure out what you really want.

Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week, MARGARET DONNELLAN looks at a volunteer buddy system which is pairing new mums in Cork with women in their own communities with experience of breastfeeding.

Cork broadcaster and teacher Elmarie Mawe has been presenting The Arts House for 25 years. She chats to COLETTE SHERIDAN about the show, returning to school, and dealing with her ovarian cancer diagnosis. 

The Rose of Tralee Festival takes place from August 15 to 19. 

As the summer concert series comes to a close, JULIE HELEN recalls the night she and a friend enjoyed a packed night watching Amble

WOW! beauty columnist says the Government must introduce incentives to guard against skin cancer

Olive oil is a powerhouse of antioxidants, conferring substantial benefits. writes CATHERINE CONLON

Some people have a distorted perception of their financial situation, either exaggerating or underestimating their financial security, writes CAMILLA FOSTER

The go-slow in the summer is an ideal time to look at life from a different angle, says WOW!'s resident doctor MICHELLE O'DRISCOLL

Tracy McCarthy says it took her some time to find her calling. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY about her journey and how she now plans to scale her business.

Helena Brosnan is on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of smear tests after being diagnosed with cancer from a routine check. She chats candidly to EMMA CONNOLLY about her shock diagnosis, treatment, and her efforts to raise awareness on the issue.

The Toy Library, the country’s first toy-sharing platform, has saved 1,700kg of plastic in its first year. EMER HARRINGTON chats to Giorgia Anile, the woman behind the enterprise, about its success.

Should we eat red meat, and if so, how much? CATHERINE CONLON looks at the evidence and the health benefits.

There can be very subtle signs, or there can be what feels like a tornado of misalignment and proverbial chaos, with your body no longer feeling like your own.. writes DR MICHELLE O'DRISCOLL. 

There is always so much prep before an Irish wedding and it can come with unnecessary stress and pressure too, especially for the bride, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

The author of The Little Book For Busy Mums shares time-saving tips with LISA SALMON.

The first time that Cork and Tipperary will ever meet in the ultimate game of the year is a huge deal in our house because Dad is a true Rebel and Mum hails from Tipp and she will never let us forget it.

Marilyn Reidy admits she suffered from imposter syndrome in her early career, but has since come to learn she deserves a seat at the table. She chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about her unusual career path, being recognised at the Network Ireland Cork awards, and shares her top networking tips.

Sarah O’Donovan, hurling and camogie pundit & corporate governance associate, talks about her varied career. 

Mary Linehan Foley was recently elected Mayor of the County of Cork, taking the helm for the second time in just five years. She talks to CHRIS DUNNE about facing challenges, the influence of her parents, and her ambition to put East Cork on the map.

It is more than 120 years since Somervile and Ross published some of their most famous works. JENNIFER HORGAN chats to Claire Connolly about their work and its relevance today.

Dr O'Driscoll looks at the latest physical activity guidance and shares some tips on activities that can get the blood pumping. 

WoW columnist Emer O'Callaghan visited Garinish Island recently and was struck by the beauty and history of the island. 

Looking for fun ways to keep the children active and healthy this summer? CAMILLA FOSTER shares ten budget-friendly tips.

Julie Helen says she has come to know it's never too late to employ and work with neuroplasticity or the notion that the brain can find workarounds when there is a block in the path.

COLETTE SHERIDAN meets Aisling Fitzgerald, who was recently appointed as the new creative producer in-residence at Cork Opera House.

Jill Cotter says her company, Corkidoodledo, is something which came around organically. 

Michelle Fox decided to make her passion her business during the pandemic. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY how she wishes she made the move sooner.

Mallow College of Design and Tailoring is celebrating 35 years this year. EMMA CONNOLLY finds out about the secret to its longevity.

From breathing more effectively to getting more morning light, LAUREN TAYLOR finds out about the simple steps that make a difference.

Researchers recently found that the human brain contains about a spoon’s worth of microplastics. CATHERINE CONLON looks at the potential health impacts of consuming these and suggests ways to reduce our exposure.

Rather than just accepting the discomfort for this period of time, there are things that can be done in your own day, and with the help of your pharmacist, to relieve your symptoms, says Michelle O'Driscoll. 

I have many experiences under my belt of knowing that, even with the best will in the world, the way wheelchair accessibility pans out can go belly up at the last minute, says Julie Helen. 

Water is the fountain of youth, and those who know it reap the very many health and beauty benefits, says EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

Phoebe Holland, Managing Director of Rugs.ie tells us about her career. 

Cork woman Sophie Murphy was lauded as a powerful advocate for women in engineering at the recent Network Ireland Cork Businesswoman of the Year awards. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY that just a few years ago, this was something she would have struggled to even imagine.

Best known for her roles in Killing Eve, Smother, and Cocaine Bear, Cork actor Ayoola Smart is back home to perform in The Beacon . She chats to EMER HARRINGTON about working with the greats and a change of direction for her next project.

Dee Munnelly, co-owner of Orso, has witnessed many changes in the culinary scene in Cork over the past 25 years. In this month's WoW! Bites, she chats to KATE RYAN about the challenges facing the sector, changing habits, and the reason she loves her job.

Cork artist Noël O’Callaghan cites punk rock and Jane Austen as the key influences on her work. She chats to COLLETE SHERIDAN about those influences, politics, and the importance of the right to protest.

With a growing narrative around how much protein is in our diet, CATHERINE CONLON asks, are we getting enough, and what are the best sources

Sheila Madden is a Financial Advisor at Halpin Wealth Management and a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor at DT Fitness

I feel a tightness in my chest when writing about this subject because my brother’s life was saved and greatly enhanced by a kidney transplant. 

Men have come so far in embracing all things skin and self-care related, says EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

After becoming a parent, Enrika Moore decided to set up a company with her husband, David. She chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about balancing the demands of work and family life, and being recognised at the recent Network Ireland Cork Businesswoman of the Year awards.

The 33rd Cork Art Therapy Summer School gets underway this week. Marianne Adams teaches on the art therapy course at Crawford MTU. She tells COLETTE SHERIDAN that art is a “very powerful way to get to know ourselves more deeply”.

With more than 1,500 girls on waiting lists to join the Irish Girl Guides, a major recruitment campaign is underway to recruit more leaders for the organisation. AISLING MEATH finds out about the campaign and what is involved.

Inspired by her own recovery, Cork woman Brenda Dennehy has launched a new podcast. She tells EMMA CONNOLLLY about her comeback.

LARA OWEN talks to the experts about the steps we should be taking to help lower our biological age.

New research has categorised what old age is, and it’s not 65, I can tell ya. 

A Cork start-up aims to help women manage menopause symptoms based on a personalised analysis of their microbiome. DEIRDRE MCARDLE chats to the programme’s creator, Anna Santos, to find out more.

The popularity of dark chocolate has soared in recent years, with plenty of reports of its potential benefits. But is dark chocolate actually good for us? Catherine Conlon looks at the research.

We should focus on making things easy, for you, for me, for children, for everyone, writes JULIE HELEN. 

Sarah Sheehan, Chief Audiologist at Hidden Hearing tells us about her career.