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Nearly three out of 10 (29 per cent) homeowners and renters in Ireland cite rising maintenance costs as their biggest concern when it comes to their home, according to a new survey.

by Mary O’Connor

Tourists have been told the best airports to fly from across Europe if they want a stress free experience.

National mental health charity Turn2Me has published seven tips on dealing with exam stress on its website, ahead of the upcoming Leaving Cert. The charity said that these last few days before the Leaving Cert are crucial for students to prepare to perform to the best of their abilities, but emphasised that this can only be done when they also take care of their mental health.

A huge part of academic life for students is exams, and with them comes stress and the desire to do well. Students react in a number of ways when they are stressed – they become anxious, lack sleep (or sleep too much), they can become nervous, lose their appetite, and have difficulty concentrating. In order for every student to work to their full potential for the best outcomes, it is essential that exam stress is managed appropriately. Let’s look at a few strategies that may help as the exams approach.

April is Stress Awareness month, and Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, is raising awareness of the types of stress people can suffer from.

First time buying made easy with our first-time buyers' financial guide, a template which can help young house hunters utilise all the aids on offer to become a home owner.

Colman Collins is the author of HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FIRST JOB. Colman wrote this book to help recently qualifi ed graduates to navigate their way successfully from the world of college to the world of work. The book is based on his forty years experience, initially as a HR Director with two blue chip multinationals including Nortel Networks here in Galway and more recently as the owner and CEO of Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group, which also has an offi ce in Galway.

Today (Thursday) is World Heart Day, and mental health charity Turn2Me is marking the day by highlighting the link between stress and heart conditions.

Mental health charity Turn2Me has launched a free mental health support group, starting today (Thursday) at 6pm. The Exam Stress support group will be open to students of all ages and will cater for young people sitting the Leaving Certificate, students preparing for college entrance exams, and students doing third level examinations.