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Diet and the menopause

The menopause is a time of change for women, occurring between the ages of 45 and 55 years, and signals an end to the fertile years. Menopausal symptoms are due to falling oestrogen levels, and may last for just a few months or linger for several years. Symptoms differ between women, but can include weight gain, hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, poor concentration, more frequent headaches and joint pains, reduced sex drive, vaginal dryness.

Nutritional tips for a healthy heart

Local heart charity Croí, in collaboration with HSE West’s Mayo PCCC, is hosting a free public talk entitled ‘Eating the Mediterranean Way for a Healthy Heart’, on Thursday May 12 at 8pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar as part of their Heart Smart Mayo programme.

Ballina gets ‘Heart Smart’

Cardiovascular disease remains the single biggest killer in County Mayo, accounting for 40 per cent of all deaths, according to local heart charity Croí. The good news is however, that early detection and management of risk factors can help reduce the number of deaths and increase how long people live.

Healthy heart talk in Erris

The Erris community are leading the way in the fight against heart disease and stroke by working with local heart charity Croí, in partnership with HSE West Mayo Primary, Community and Continuing Care by hosting a meeting to promote heart health and raise awareness of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Mayo obesity rates in adults are above the national average

As many as one in three adults over 40 years of age in Mayo are obese, according to a report launched this week by Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation, in collaboration with HSE West’s Mayo Primary Community and Continuing Care Department.

Stroke rate could be halved if high blood pressure levels were controlled

The incidence of stroke in the population could be halved if people’s blood pressure was controlled to the recommended targets, according to a leading local professor.

Women’s health evening

The North Mayo Primary Care Team—which covers the areas of Crossmolina, Killala, Ballycastle and Lahardane—will hold a free health information evening on women’s health on Thursday November 4 at the Townhall, Crossmolina, at 8pm.

Heart health seminar 

Confused about ‘good fats’ and ‘bad fats’? Not sure whether to have a boiled egg or not? Are low fat spreads really better than butter?

Top award for Croi project

Local heart charity Croi has scooped a major award for its pioneering work in the prevention of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Taking stock on World Heart Day

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It is World Heart Day this Sunday September 26, and it’s a good time to take stock of your lifestyle and see if you are doing the best for your heart. Most dietary surveys show that we as a nation are still eating too much fat in our diets. Too many of us are carrying weight that our bodies were not designed to carry. All this is a recipe for disaster, and this is reflected in world statistics showing that people in Ireland are more likely to suffer from heart disease than in practically any other country on the globe.

 

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