Today ChooseToTri, a unique triathlon with smaller distances, launched with a goal to encourage people of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels to make exercise part of their daily lives. The aim is to highlight to people the important link between taking regular exercise and the prevention of breast cancer and its reoccurrence. ChooseToTri sets achievable goals so that … [Read more...] about ChooseToTri Launches to Raise Awareness about link between Regular Exercise and Prevention of Breast Cancer
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Lymphoedema Awareness Talk and Exercise, during and after Breast Cancer Session
As part of their run up to Breast Health Day on the 15th of October, Europa Donna Ireland, the Irish Breast Cancer Campaign have organised two talks on prevention and management of lymphoedema and exercise during and after breast cancer. Sine Vasquez, a clinical specialist and physiotherapist at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital will be the expert speaker at Buswell’s Hotel, … [Read more...] about Lymphoedema Awareness Talk and Exercise, during and after Breast Cancer Session
Europa Donna Ireland Call On Ireland To Get Active For National Breast Health Day On The 15th October 2011
Host A Healthy Event Of Your Choice In Your Local Area / Contact Europa Donna Ireland For Support Europa Donna Ireland are calling on women and men throughout Ireland to participate in their ‘Making Healthy Choices’ campaign in the lead up to National Breast Health Day on the 15th of October 2011. In raising awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle to breast … [Read more...] about Europa Donna Ireland Call On Ireland To Get Active For National Breast Health Day On The 15th October 2011
Events taking place around Ireland as part of Breast Health Day
Events for 15 October Breast Health Day are taking place in the following locations (by county): 1. CLARE: Shannon FRC, Respond Centre, Riveanna View, Shannon: (061-707600): 2 guest speakers giving talks on "Importance of Breastcheck" & "Breast Awareness" followed by general dance session, 10-12.30pm. CORK: Curves, The Boys Club, Church Rd, Bantry (027-20222): All … [Read more...] about Events taking place around Ireland as part of Breast Health Day
10 – 16% of Breast Cancer cases related to lack of exercise
Europa Donna Ireland calls on women of all ages to get active on breast health day Thursday 15th October marks Europa Donna Ireland’s (EDI) Breast Health Day. 10 - 16% of breast cancers are related to inactivity and with over 22 free events taking place around the country EDI are calling on women of all ages to get out and get active. Speaking about Breast Health Day … [Read more...] about 10 – 16% of Breast Cancer cases related to lack of exercise