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New poll finds huge majority backs cigarette ban for under 21s

...die of a tobacco-related illness. And for every death a further 30 will suffer a smoking-related disease such as stroke, HEART DISEASE, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),” said the Foundation’s Director of Advocacy, Chris Macey. “It...

16 Nov 2021 at 13:08

Features

Irish Cancer Society calls for increase in exercise to help reduce cancer risk

The Irish Cancer Society was concerned to learn that almost four out of 10 women and three in 10 men in Ireland are putting themselves at increased risk of diseases, such as cancer, by not getting enough exercise, according to new research by the ...

06 Sept 2018 at 15:51

Local News

Irish Heart Foundation launch Escape Your Chair challenge for Longford workers

...sedentary for at least three hours more than previously. “Sitting at work all day can increase a person’s risk of HEART DISEASE and stroke, and it may counteract the benefits of their regular exercise,” said Irish Heart Foundation ohysical activity...

03 Sept 2020 at 16:00

Deaths

Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Johnny Creegan, Crott, Moyne, Longford The death occurred, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 7 of Johnny Creegan, Crott, Moyne, Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Katie, by his sister Sarah and ...

09 Dec 2020 at 14:45

National Ploughing

Lions to screen 10,000 people for diabetes at the National Ploughing Championships

...exercise has been shown to have a hugely positive influence on both physical and mental health. It reduces the risk of HEART DISEASE, diabetes and a number of cancers as well as being a very good way to manage stress and to control weight. However many...

12 Sept 2017 at 22:38

Farming

Teagasc highlights male farmer health burdens ahead of Men's Health Week

Teagasc, through its research, advisory, education, training, and media programmes, supports Men’s Health Week 2021, running from Monday, June 14 - Sunday, June 20 and are keen to highlight some notable findings. While males constitute almost ...

10 Jun 2021 at 16:54

National News

New obesity drug could result in two stone weight loss in six months

A new drug aimed at tackling obesity has been found to reduce body weight by 11 per cent and can result in weight loss of two stone within six months. The drug Cagrilintide, is taken once weekly as an injection and works by increasing the ...

22 Nov 2021 at 18:11

Features

Healthy Eating: Not all fats are the same

... and populations that eat a lot of these fats, like the people of Greece and Italy, have some of the lowest rates of HEART DISEASE in the world. This is due to the fact that monounsaturated fats protect your heart by maintaining levels of “good” HDL...

10 May 2020 at 14:57

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Longford bloggers nominated in Blog Awards Ireland 2018

... is nominated in the Parenting and Lifestyle categories of this year's blog awards. In 2015 Ross was diagnosed with HEART DISEASE and, as a result, became a stay at home dad. His parenting blog has been grabbing the attention of the media ever...

01 Sept 2018 at 13:00

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Coronavirus: It's caused global panic, but what are the facts and should we be worried?

...the disease are the elderly, or those who have pre-existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure, HEART DISEASE, or diabetes, according to the WHO. How does it spread? COVID-19 spreads from person to person through small droplets...

27 Feb 2020 at 14:23

Health alliance says anything less than a full ban on sale of turf will 'cost lives'

Local News

Health alliance says only a full ban on sale of turf will 'save lives'

...pollution for human health. “Dirty air continues to cause 1,300 premature deaths every year in Ireland due to stroke, HEART DISEASE, COPD and acute lower respiratory infections, while hindering any quality of life by exacerbating symptoms of existing...

26 Apr 2022 at 20:00

Features

Dogs Trust announces that puppies across Ireland will be recruited for ground-breaking new research

Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, is delighted to announce that Irish puppies will be recruited and included in a unique type of research project called ‘Generation Pup’. This pioneering study, conducted by researchers ...

21 Aug 2018 at 12:54

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