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Broadcaster Daithí O Sé has called on all those over 45 to have their cholesterol level checked the next time they visit their GP as new research from the heart and stroke charity Croí, supported by Novartis Ireland, reveals that the majority of respondents (83%) do not mention cholesterol when thinking about their heart health.

Today (Thursday) is World Heart Day, and mental health charity Turn2Me is marking the day by highlighting the link between stress and heart conditions.

One in ten people around the world are living with diabetes, a lifelong condition listed by the World Health Organization in 2019 as one of the top ten leading causes of deaths globally. In Ireland, over a quarter of a million people have been diagnosed with the disease. However, it is estimated that a further 850,000 are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a major contributor to kidney failure, heart attack, cancer, and stroke. As well as the human cost, the economic burden of diabetes on the Irish health care system is becoming a major challenge for the government and the HSE.

A new podcast aims to save lives by encouraging patients who have suffered heart attacks, angioplasty or heart surgery to attend cardiac rehabilitation.

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is the first hospital in the country to introduce a new minimally invasive day case procedure to reduce blood pressure in patients. This means that patients arrive in the hospital in the morning, have the procedure and are able to return home the same day.

Did you know that uncontrolled high blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke? The Croí Third Age Mayo programme, which aims to promote healthy cardiovascular ageing, is delighted to partner with local pharmacies across Mayo for the month of May to offer free blood pressure checks to anyone who has not had their blood pressure checked in the past year, with a particular focus on those over 55 years of age.

]Are you, or a loved one, living with high blood pressure? Join Croí, the heart and stroke charity, and leading experts for a webinar to learn how to manage your high blood pressure. The free webinar takes place online using Zoom on Thursday, April 28 from 7pm to 8pm.

]Are you, or a loved one, living with high blood pressure? Join Croí, the heart and stroke charity, and leading experts for a webinar to learn how to manage your high blood pressure. The free webinar takes place online using Zoom on Thursday, April 28 from 7pm to 8pm.

Are you, or a loved one, living with high blood pressure?

A new report on the outcomes of an innovative digital cardiovascular disease prevention and recovery programme developed by Croí, the Irish heart and stroke charity, which was launched by Minister for Health & Children, Stephen Donnelly TD this week, has found that the programme 'has delivered significant health improvements for participants, including those from Mayo'.