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
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Bank Of Ireland’s Big Blue Box Challenge Comes To Ireland’s Ancient East
Bank of Ireland has announced that the Big Blue Box Volunteering Challenge will tour Ireland’s Ancient East from September 2 to 16. The unique volunteering challenge sees Bank of Ireland staff and members of the local community travelling by bike across the route, which will involve communities from 29 towns. Local fund-raising events will take place in each town along the … [Read more...] about Bank Of Ireland’s Big Blue Box Challenge Comes To Ireland’s Ancient East
Calls for new regulations to restrict digital marketing of unhealthy foods to children
Tough new regulations to protect children’s health by restricting digital marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to them were demanded today (Wednesday June 15) at the launch of a groundbreaking new report for the Irish Heart Foundation exposing the hidden tactics being used to target children online. The study titled Who’s Feeding The Kids Online led by child psychologist … [Read more...] about Calls for new regulations to restrict digital marketing of unhealthy foods to children
Thousands flock to onthedry.ie to ditch alcohol in New Year
The Irish Heart Foundation’s second annual On The Dry campaign supported by 2FM has attracted nearly 3,000 registrants over the Christmas period so far from people looking to make a fresh, alcohol-free start in 2016. In a survey of last year’s participants, 62% said they had better sleep and more energy after taking part, 49% reported losing weight, 79% saved money and 82% … [Read more...] about Thousands flock to onthedry.ie to ditch alcohol in New Year
If You’re Happy and You Know It, Walk to Work!
Over 50% of walkers say they feel good about themselves More than 1 billion steps were taken by 4,250 participants from 56 of Ireland’s largest workplaces as part of the Smarter Travel Workplaces ‘Pedometer Challenge’. The Pedometer Challenge is organised by the National Transport Authority, in partnership with the Irish Heart Foundation. By ditching their car and making … [Read more...] about If You’re Happy and You Know It, Walk to Work!