Heart health

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Ask the Doctor: ‘Are the symptoms of a heart attack in women different to those in men?’

All your burning health questions answered by the professionals.“I am a woman in my 50s and though I…

By Sarah Gill

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Ask the Doctor: ‘Nearing 50, I’m beginning to worry about my heart health. I’ve seen that atrial fibrillation affects many — what can I do to make sure I remain

All your burning health questions answered by the professionals.'As I'm nearing 50, I'm beginning to worry about my…

By Sarah Gill

Dealing with grief: who can you rely on?
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‘The awful phone call came, as awful phone calls tend to do, at 7am. Mum couldn’t wake dad up.’

When life throws you a curveball, there are friends who know just what to say and do and…

By Amy Lynch

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‘The scariest moment of my life’: Hailey Bieber just had heart surgery after being hospitalised last month 

The model was rushed to hospital last month after suffering a blood clot in her brain. Just over one…

By Sarah Finnan

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‘I’m fighting the signs of ageing by adding a supplement to my breakfast’

After Sinead Walsh's parents were diagnosed with high cholesterol, the community nurse knew it was time to get…

By Eva Hall

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‘I feel a responsibility to share my story’: More Irish women die from heart disease than breast cancer

One in four women in Ireland will die of cardiovascular disease, yet many of us do not know…

By Grace McGettigan

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Save a life: Irish Heart Foundation launches free CPR training programme

The Irish Heart Foundation has launched a free CPR training programme, which aims to teach over 100,000 people…

By Grace McGettigan

Pulse

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‘I knew something was wrong’: This simple at-home pulse check can help prevent a stroke

Rebecca Redmond was 44 when she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. While it's impacted her wellness and energy levels, she’s…

By Grace McGettigan

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What are ‘trans fats’ and what do they mean for our health?

Fats are a common part of everyone’s diet. While many of us categorise them into two groups; saturated…

By Grace McGettigan