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Heart Smart is a free cardiovascular check up that is available to everyone over 40 years who has not attended a GP in the last year for a cholesterol check. It will be held on Tuesday March 24 in Cosgallen from 9.30am to 4pm.

For the month of January, the Boots Healthy Heart Service is available for an introductory offer of €20 (normal price €40).

A major Heart Health Awareness initiative organised by Croí will take place in Castlebar Library on Monday April 6 from 9.30am to 4pm.

A major Heart Health Awareness initiative organised by Croí will take place in Castlebar Library on Monday April 6 from 9.30am to 4pm.

Scientists have discovered the substance that produces energy in our cells. It is a vitamin-like substance called co-enzyme Q10 which cells need in order to make energy from fat, carbohydrate, and protein. Today they are able to manufacture the "fuel of life" and place it in edible capsules as a nutritional supplement. Millions of people throughout the world take co-enzyme Q10 on a daily basis in order to conquer fatigue and lack of energy.

Cardiovascular disease remains the single biggest killer in County Mayo, accounting for almost 40 per cent of all deaths, however in a bid to save lives and to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease on families living in Mayo, Croí in partnership with HSE West Mayo Primary, Community and Continuing Care division, has launched a major drive to promote and provide heart health check-ups under the Heart Smart Mayo programme.