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There was lots of exciting play around the courses in Mayo last weekend with some big prizes handed out.

Blood pressure is a health term we regularly hear about, but do we know what it really means and why should we be aware of it?

Bill McEvoy, an expert in heart disease prevention who last year returned to Ireland to take up the position of Professor of Preventive Cardiology at NUI Galway and Consultant Cardiologist at Galway University Hospitals, has been invited to debate another international expert on the benefits of aspirin in preventing heart disease and stroke.

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

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

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A charity which supports people recovering from strokes and heart attacks has received a significant financial boost from a local company.

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

Stroke is Ireland's biggest killer after cancer and heart disease, resulting in 2,000 deaths and 7,000 hospitalisations a year, but many strokes are preventable and treatable, and recognising signs and symptoms early are vital.

With many of us abandoning our new year’s resolutions almost as soon as we begin, pharmacists are reminding people that they are there to offer support to those who want to have a healthier lifestyle.