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'It will drop you' - Just 10% of Irish people aware of all four stroke warning signs

Just 10% of Irish people are aware of all four stroke warning signs. That's according to new information from an Ipsos poll on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF), which found that 43% of people are unaware of any of the key signs. In ...

29 Oct 2021 at 12:05

Lifestyle

Why am I so lethargic in the heat?

Does very hot weather leave you feeling more exhausted and lethargic than usual? There might be an initial surge of joy when the sun finally comes out – but once temperatures really creep up, we can end up feeling physically drained, ...

16 Jun 2023 at 08:05

Lifestyle

Women urged to check blood pressure – here’s what you need to know

Women need to take their blood pressure seriously, doctors have warned. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke – and cardiologists from the European Society of Cardiology ...

17 May 2023 at 12:17

Lifestyle

5 reasons you’re more likely to have a heart attack in winter

The cold, dark days of winter might be depressing, but did you know they can seriously affect your heart health, too? You’re twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke during a cold spell. Research by scientists at the ...

27 Dec 2023 at 08:00

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WATCH: Knowing when a loved one is having a stroke could make a huge difference to the outcome

How do you know when someone is having a stroke? This video shared by the Irish Heart Foundation will help people to recognise the symptoms of a stroke and to take action to give the patient the best chance of recovery.

25 Nov 2020 at 15:56

Lifestyle

Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, study suggests

Keeping fit could help you avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, new research suggests. The study of more than 15,000 people found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing both conditions. ...

22 Aug 2023 at 09:58

Lifestyle

Men and women with migraine both have increased risk of stroke – study

Women and men who experience migraines have an increased risk of having the most common type of stroke, research has suggested. Additionally, women alone may carry a further risk of heart attack and haemorrhagic stroke ...

14 Jun 2023 at 10:24

Lifestyle

Daily activities could help lower heart attack risk, study suggests

Everyday activities like walking up the stairs or playing with children could help lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and even premature death, new research suggests. The experts found that although short bouts of ...

29 Sept 2023 at 09:06

National News

Global study finds clear triggers for stroke

One in 11 survivors of stroke experienced a period of upset or anger in the hours leading up to the attack, a global study has found while one in 20 patients had engaged in heavy physical exertion. The suspected ...

02 Dec 2021 at 17:07

Lifestyle

Hot weather health problems – and how to solve them

As temperatures rise, it’s important for people searching for the sun to be safe and responsible outdoors. According to the Met Office, the UK is expected to experience even hotter weather, which could peak at ...

25 Jun 2024 at 12:26

Lifestyle

What are the warning signs for a stroke?

Strokes can affect people of all ages, so it is important to be aware of the symptoms which are often missed. To mark World Stroke Day, on Tuesday October 29 this year, we have spoken to some experts who have ...

29 Oct 2024 at 11:31

Arts & Entertainment

'The importance of sleep' - New study suggests people who sleep well are less at risk of stroke

People who sleep well are less likely to suffer strokes, a new study suggests. Researchers said that sub-optimal sleep is linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and stoke. And nine in 10 people do not ...

27 Aug 2022 at 13:39

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