Thirty healthcare sites providing meals for over 27,000 HSE employees, have been honoured for their commitment to healthy food choices on their staff and visitor menus. At the Happy Heart Healthy Eating Awards, 18 facilities nationwide achieved gold status for creating a healthier food environment for staff and visitors – a record number since the HSE and Irish Heart … [Read more...] about Healthy menus win top honours at HSE and Irish Heart Foundation awards
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Irish Heart Foundation calls on the people to escape their chair this September
The Irish Heart Foundation has today launched its month-long heart health campaign entitled, ‘Escape Your Chair’. The campaign, which aims to raise awareness of prolonged sitting as a risk factor for heart disease and stroke will be empowering and encouraging the public to move more and sit less throughout September for heart month, by providing tools and guides to … [Read more...] about Irish Heart Foundation calls on the people to escape their chair this September
Irish Heart Foundation says check your heart rate to avoid a disabling stroke
Thousands affected by irregular heartbeat, unaware they are at risk of stroke Irish Heart Foundation urges adults to check their pulse regularly during AF Awareness Week 21-27 November People with AF are five times more likely to have a stroke Find Atrial Fibrillation before a stroke finds you: The Irish Heart Foundation, the national … [Read more...] about Irish Heart Foundation says check your heart rate to avoid a disabling stroke
Irish Heart Foundation welcomes obesity strategy but warns against “implementation paralysis”
The Irish Heart Foundation today welcomed the Government’s new obesity policy and action plan, A Healthy Weight for Ireland, but warned that any further “implementation paralysis” in tackling the problem would have devastating consequences for the future health of our children. Speaking after the launch of the strategy, Head of Advocacy, Chris Macey, said there were many … [Read more...] about Irish Heart Foundation welcomes obesity strategy but warns against “implementation paralysis”
Sean Kelly launches the Irish Heart Foundation 4th annual Tour of the Midlands Cycle
Cycle with the legendary Sean Kelly is the enticing offer from the Irish Heart Foundation as they gear up for the fourth annual Irish Heart Foundation’s Tour of the Midlands cycle on October 2, 2016. Getting to the heart of the matter and the heart of the country, cycling enthusiasts are invited to sign up for the Tour of the Midlands on www.irishheart.ie and avail of … [Read more...] about Sean Kelly launches the Irish Heart Foundation 4th annual Tour of the Midlands Cycle