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Staying Active and Eating Healthy Over the Easter Weekend

Easter weekend brings a welcome pause in the year, a chance to unwind, spend time with family and enjoy a few well-earned treats. While chocolate eggs and cosy downtime are part of the fun, it’s also a great opportunity to build in some movement and make choices that support your overall wellbeing. With a little balance, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Nutrition News   |   2nd Apr 2026

Minister for Health signs the Stroke Action Plan for Europe

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has signed…

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Stroke News   |   23rd Mar 2026

60 years in the making…

This year marks a significant milestone for the Irish…

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Heart News   |   3rd Mar 2026

Irish Heart Attack Audit National Report 2024

The National Office for Clinical Audit has published the…

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Heart News   |   10th Feb 2026

From open heart surgery to the Mini Marathon

Karen Ward tells of her amazing recovery from open heart surgery to run the Vhi Dublin women's Mini Marathon in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation

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Heart News   |   23rd May 2019

Health inequalities emerge in children as young as three

New study shows Irish children at health disadvantage from the age of three

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Policy News   |   23rd May 2019

Parents bring concerns on junk food marketing to Minister

Minister Catherine Byrne TD, met with members of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Parents’ Jury to discuss ways to tackle junk food marketing

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Policy News   |   20th May 2019

One in three people have high blood pressure

World Hypertension Day 2019 - new study shows 1 in 3 have high blood pressure

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Heart News   |   17th May 2019

People wrongly believe heart failure is normal is old age

Annual congress of the Heart Failure Association (HFA), takes place in Athens, Greece from 25 to 28 May

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Heart News   |   16th May 2019

Heart failure and physical activity

Living well with heart failure - the importance of exercise

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Heart News   |   9th May 2019

Skipathon 2019 - Schools skip their way to good heart health

The Irish Heart Foundation launches its annual schools-based campaign, Skipathon to raise funds and encourage physical activity

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Heart News   |   8th May 2019

Opt-out organ donation will save lives

Warm welcome for move to opt out system for organ donation

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Policy News   |   3rd May 2019

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