Sharkey and O’Brien swim, bike and run to top 20 finishes Thursday morning saw the turn of Ireland’s top junior athletes as they took on the best the world of triathlon has to offer. Emma Sharkey in the junior women’s race lined up alongside 73 other athletes as they dived into London’s Serpentine Lake to start their 750m swim. Despite the crowded turn buoys, Sharkey managed … [Read more...] about Irish Juniors show class at World Triathlon Championships
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Fatty acids found in fish linked to lower risk of breast cancer
Findings have important public health implications for dietary and lifestyle interventions Research: Intake of fish and marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: meta-analysis of data from 21 independent prospective cohort studies A high intake of fatty acids found in fish is associated with a 14% reduction in the risk of breast cancer in later life, … [Read more...] about Fatty acids found in fish linked to lower risk of breast cancer
Irish Race Walking Champion Robert Heffernan on his Plans to Take Rio 2016 in his Stride
After narrowly missing out on a medal at the London 2012 Olympics, Corkonian Robert Heffernan was bitterly disappointed. However, not one to be easily deterred, Ireland’s top race walker is now back on his feet and intends to look after some ‘unfinished business’ as he sets his sights firmly on a medal at Rio 2016. From his Olympic dreams to mandatory foot care routines, MICRO … [Read more...] about Irish Race Walking Champion Robert Heffernan on his Plans to Take Rio 2016 in his Stride
How laser eye surgery can change your workout routine
For many people, applying contact lenses and wearing glasses has become part of their daily routine, which many would love to be free of. That’s why many people now have laser eye surgery, offered by Optical Express who is the leading provider. Besides having to remember their contacts or glasses every day, either of these can also hold people back from really getting the most … [Read more...] about How laser eye surgery can change your workout routine
Smart Phones No Match for the Traditional Map and Compass
"Don’t rely on smart phone apps for mountain safety’ is the message released today by the Irish Red Cross. Aaron Byrne, Challenge Co-coordinator for the Irish Red Cross Sunrise Summit Challenge, said, “New technologies, such as smart phones with compasses, have certain advantages and uses - but use them as a backup. A traditional compass won’t run out of battery and doesn’t … [Read more...] about Smart Phones No Match for the Traditional Map and Compass