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I just turned the big 30 and because I also got engaged just two days before my birthday it really took the emphasis off getting older. Now don’t get me wrong I don’t feel old and for one certainly don’t think 30 is ancien, but I am well aware of the fact I need to take care of my health and overall appearance that bit more now.

Vitamin D is sometimes known as the sunshine vitamin as we can manufacture it in our bodies when we are exposed to sunlight. In Ireland we rely heavily on sunshine to provide us with vitamin D, so fingers crossed for the good summer we’ve all been waiting for!

Moo for the morning

Some things are priceless – but do you pay enough attention to your children’s diet and lifestyle?

The recession may be bad for your heart - that’s the warning from local heart charity Croí. It says because of the economic downturn people may opt for unhealthy processed foods which are often perceived as cheaper to buy.

The HSE West’s health promotion department is urging older people to make healthy food choices.

The children are back to school and parents and pupils are now settled into the routine of early mornings, school runs, lunches and homework.

Christmas dinner can be healthy. By not going too mad on the extras you can have a healthier Christmas and limit the damage to your waistline.