Certain foods have been assigned 'super' status and attributed mighty powers said to benefit our health dramatically. Dietitian Jennifer Sygo examines these so-called superfoods and debunks some of the myths surrounding them. Whole foods have literally hundreds, even thousands, of active compounds,... Read more →
Taking blood pressure medications at bedtime, rather than in the morning, halves the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) involved 2,012 patients without diabetes, 97... Read more →
Taking blood pressure medications at bedtime, rather than in the morning, halves the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) involved 2,012 patients without diabetes, 97... Read more →
Almost 60% of Irish people would support the introduction of a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks in order to help reduce the rate of childhood obesity, a new poll by the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) has revealed. In its pre-budget submission, the IHF is calling for a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. ... Read more →
Children around the country are being urged to get reading in an attempt to raise much needed funds for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The MS Readathon, which is now in its 28th year, is Ireland's largest school-sponsored reading initiative. The event will take place from October 9 to ... Read more →
Just 25 minutes of brisk walking a day can add up to seven years to your life, health experts have said. New research shows regular exercise can reduce ageing and increase the average life span. Sanjay Sharma, professor of inherited cardiac diseases in sports cardiology at St George's University H... Read more →
A new app has been launched to help Irish people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is a chronic and often painful condition that affects the joints, causing them to become inflamed. Around 40,000 people in Ireland are affected, almost three in four of whom are women. The RAISE app has b... Read more →
People at risk of contracting the flu are being urged to get themselves vaccinated in the coming weeks. According to a new awareness campaign involving Age Action, the Asthma Society of Ireland and Boots Ireland, almost 2,500 cases of flu were reported during the 2014/2015 winter season and the num... Read more →
Smokers have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia than non-smokers, however many people are unaware of this link, two leading health organisations have warned. Around 48,000 people in Ireland are affected by various types of dementia, however this figure is expected to jump to 68,000 ... Read more →
Irish scientists have made a major breakthrough in relation to the most common form of dementia worldwide, Alzheimer's disease. According to the team from Trinity College Dublin (TCD), their findings could lead to the development of new forms of therapy for those affected. Alzheimer's disease affe... Read more →
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