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Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, John O’Mahony, is calling on sports clubs and organisations to begin preparing the necessary paperwork for the Sports Capital Programme. The Mayo-based senator announced this week that the application process for the scheme would commence shortly.

Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart? Could better brushing and flossing make the difference? The answer is yes.

Being angry or emotionally upset or engaging in heavy physical exertion may trigger a heart attack, according to new research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.

Exercise4Health is back this October, helping the people of Galway take control of their heart health. This programme, designed specifically for those who due to a number of health issues are reluctant to engage in exercise, those who are new to exercise, and those who see exercise as their medicine to engage in a meaningful, evidence based, fitness programme.

The local heart and stroke charity Croi has launched a series of programmes aimed at providing fitness solutions for people who are keen to adopt a healthy lifestyle but may be limited in their choices due to medical conditions.

Are you struggling to lose weight? Your gut bacteria could be responsible.

Mayo businesses are being encouraged to display a ‘breastfeeding welcome here mark’, which was launched last week.

Niall Breslin or Bressie as he is affectionately known was on hand to launch the Mace ‘Right Options’ initiative recently.

An exciting new health initiative, Bump Aqua, a specialised aquatic ante-natal exercise and education programme delivered by an aqua-natal exercise specialist and expert midwife, the first of its kind, is commencing in Galway.

A seminar for women with diabetes will take place on April 9 in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway.