Staying Active and Eating Healthy Over the Easter Weekend
Easter weekend brings a welcome pause in the year, a…
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the Government to prioritise the health and wellbeing of young people by banning the marketing of unhealthy food online. Children’s health is at risk from the over-exposure of junk food marketing online by brands and influencers.
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Some events coming up in the next few months
The Irish Association of Emergency Medicine and the…
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has signed the Stroke Action Plan for Europe which aims to transform stroke care across the Continent by 2030.
Read MoreThis year marks a significant milestone for the Irish Heart Foundation – 60 years of leading the fight against cardiovascular disease in Ireland.
Read MoreThe National Office for Clinical Audit has published the latest Irish Heart Attack Audit today, looking at STEMI* heart attack presentations in Ireland in 2024.
Read MoreThe Irish Heart Foundation has called on the Government to match landmark restrictions introduced in the UK this week to tackle saturation levels of junk food marketing.
Read MoreA ban on the ‘targeted marketing’ of unhealthy food and drinks, particularly the targeting of children and young people, more research and cardiac services for women’s heart health, legislation to protect young people from nicotine addiction caused by e-cigarettes and tackling health inequality are among the key priorities outlined in a new Irish Heart Foundation Strategy.
Read MoreThe Irish Heart Foundation, with support from the Government of Ireland, has this week launched its range of printable and digital posters to help everyone join our campaign for cleaner air for healthier hearts. These assets have been designed for the public, state bodies, and businesses to raise awareness of the health impact of air pollution and the steps they can take to protect their health and the health of their families.
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