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National stroke and heart charity, the Irish Heart Foundation, has announced the publication of ‘My heart health: A helpful guide to taking care of your heart’, at an event in Westside Library in Galway.

The summer of 2022 marked a watershed in the life of 34-year-old "Sarah" who worked at a large firm in Michigan in the United States. That was when her career really took off. She was given more responsibility (taking charge of three departments), was included in important meetings, and even got a 25 per cent pay rise.

It’s mid January and by now, after the excesses of Christmas, your thoughts may be turning to a healthier lifestyle. If you were one of the unlucky people to be struck down with the flu and are still wiping your fevered brow and coughing and spluttering or are slowing regaining your energy, then good health may well be a priority for you for the new year.

A Galway woman who had a stroke has graduated as a Patient Champion for a national heart and stroke charity.

When you woke up this morning did you spring out of bed, fully rested and full of energy? Or, like many of us, did you yawn repeatedly, turn off your alarm, and sneak beneath the duvet in the hope of grabbing a little more shut-eye?

Women in Galway are being encouraged to register for a national webinar aimed at giving them the practical tools to protect their heart health.

To mark World Heart Day on Monday September 29, CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices based at University of Galway and Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity will host a free screening of the latest Science on Screen film, ‘Counter Attack’ at Croí house, in Newcastle, Galway.

To mark World Heart Day on Monday September 29, CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices based at University of Galway and Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity will host a free screening of the latest Science on Screen film, ‘Counter Attack’ at Croí house, in Newcastle, Galway.

Croí, the west of Ireland Heart and Stroke Charity, is one of two Irish pilot projects to participate in the EU Joint Action on Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes (JACARDI), funded under the EU4Health programme.

Residents of Ballybane and beyond can take a proactive step towards their health on Thursday July 17 and 6.30pm as a local registered general nurse is offering free blood pressure and blood sugar tests at Ballybane Community Hub.