Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drug Strategy, Colm Burke, has today encouraged people to increase their physical activity levels in 2025. The Minister noted the support provided this year for enhancing the physical health of the people of Ireland, and the wide range of initiatives that are available in our communities. In 2024, the … [Read more...] about Minister Burke encourages people to get active and improve their physical activity levels in 2025
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Physical activity can help mental health in pre-teen years
Regular physical activity can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural difficulties, research suggests. Engaging in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity at age 11 was associated with better mental health between the ages of 11 and 13, the study found. Physical activity was also associated with reduced hyperactivity and behavioural problems, … [Read more...] about Physical activity can help mental health in pre-teen years
Major €52 million funding boost for Sports to provide for ongoing recovery of sector and support continued participation in sport and physical activity
€35 million in supports towards increased energy costs €15 million in COVID-19 related funding €0.8 million for Sport Equipment €1 million funding for sporting events Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, together with Sport Ireland, has announced almost €52 million in funding for the sport sector under a number … [Read more...] about Major €52 million funding boost for Sports to provide for ongoing recovery of sector and support continued participation in sport and physical activity
safefood research indicates parents making positive changes to children’s diet and physical activity habits
· Consumption of water by children at mealtimes - up 7% · Daily consumption of fizzy drinks by children - down 5% · More age-appropriate portion sizes being served to children - up 4% · Children getting an hour’s physical activity a day - up 6% New research¹ published by safefood has revealed that parents are making positive and … [Read more...] about safefood research indicates parents making positive changes to children’s diet and physical activity habits
Get in Shape this Summer!
It’s that time of year. The sun is shining, we’re getting out the summer clothes and feeling a little uncomfortable about our bodies after a long winter of comfort eating and sitting by the fire. Fear not, help is at hand to get you in shape and feeling better about yourself. Máire Harney and Annalouise Muldoon from the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Science at WIT … [Read more...] about Get in Shape this Summer!