New research underscores link between depression and poor heart health

People with symptoms of depression may have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation; a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to heart failure and stroke - new study

Heart News   |   26th Mar 2018

Children at obesity clinic have risk factors for heart disease

40 per cent of children presenting to the specialist weight management service at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin already have risk factors for heart disease.

Heart News   |   22nd Mar 2018

The more you drink the faster your heart beats

The more alcohol you drink, the higher your heart rate gets, new research presented at a major conference organised by the European Society of Cardiology has found.

Heart News   |   20th Mar 2018

Middle aged men in Ireland at high risk of suicide

Middle aged men in Ireland at high risk of suicide

Policy News   |   16th Mar 2018

Healthcare professionals most trusted source of information on health and diet

Healthcare professionals most trusted source of information on health and diet

Heart News   |   13th Mar 2018

Ireland wins bid to host major conference to tackle tobacco

The Irish Heart Foundation was delighted to play its part in a successful bid for Ireland to host an international anti-tobacco conference in Dublin in 2021.

Policy News   |   14th Mar 2018

Navan to get new stroke survivors support group

Navan to get new stroke survivors support group

I didn’t realise what was coming down the road' - Michael Lyster on living with heart failure