Sarah Caden

Notion: Adventure awaits The Travel Department, which excels in guided travel experiences, has just launched Outbounder.

It might sound severe, but hypochlorous acid has been used in products for a very long time and is naturally produced in the body. So what does it do?

Lanaiblo, who excel in hairdryers, have launched a trio of hair brushes that will help even those of us with zero hair skills to do better. With ionic tourmaline and anti-static technology, smooth hair is a cinch, but the square shape and wavy bristles make the brushes easy to control for soft waves and boosted volume. They come in three sizes, small (€22.99), medium (€23.99) and large (€24.99) to suit all hair lengths. SC Lanaiblo small brush, €22.99, lanaiblo

Sarah Caden got expert advice on sprint interval training and how to incorporate it into a run

The fear of injury and looking too much like a bodybuilder may deter many in middle-age, but maintaining muscle with the right training plan is vital for long-term health and strength

Necessity: Close to home Myra's Story by Brian Foster returns to Dublin and the Gaiety Theatre from the West End and Edinburgh Fringe on October 26 until 31.

As her latest book launches, the psychologist, academic and broadcaster recalls her Cork childhood, shares her recipe for a long life, and explains why we need to shed the notion of retirement

Curious to know if taking electrolytes carries more benefits than drinking plain water, Sarah Caden talks to an expert and shares what happened when she gave hydration drinks a try

Musician and modern-day seanchaí Aindrias de Staic is currently on a national tour with By the Light of the Silvery Moon, a performance which draws on the legacy of Ireland’s bards. The show is in Listowel tomorrow, with dates also in Tralee, Carlow, and Dublin between now and November. LH For more information and tickets, see aindrias

As her new two-part documentary series explores the realities of Ireland’s declining birth rate and ageing population, broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan discusses why women are delaying motherhood, the challenge of providing care for a growing retired population, and why she considers ageing to be one of life’s greatest privileges