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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

Atrial fibrillation - what you need to know

What is atrial fibrillation and why early detection and treatment is important.

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Stroke News   |   13th Nov 2018

Check your pulse to prevent a stroke

Irish Heart Foundation launches new campaign ‘Prevent a Stroke: Feel the Pulse, to highlight atrial fibrillation

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Stroke News   |   13th Nov 2018

Only quarter of 9 year olds get enough physical activity

New Growing Up In Ireland study shows majority of nine-year olds not meeting recommended levels of physical activity

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Policy News   |   8th Nov 2018

Smoking, diabetes increase heart attack risk more in women

New study shows high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes increase heart attack risk more in women than in men

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Heart News   |   8th Nov 2018

Majority favour ban on junk food advertising to kids

Irish Heart Foundation Poll finds majority in favour of banning junk food advertising to kids

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Policy News   |   7th Nov 2018

No room for complacency on new alcohol laws

The Irish Heart Foundation welcomes the implementation of the Public Health Alcohol Bill

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Policy News   |   6th Nov 2018

Cold weather and your heart

Several studies have shown impact of cold weather on your heart

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Heart News   |   5th Nov 2018

Do ‘superfoods’ really exist?

Is there really such a thing as a 'Superfood?'

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Nutrition News   |   2nd Nov 2018

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