It is estimated that half of the Irish male population are overweight in Ireland and less than half of Irish men partake in regular physical activity…The main risk factors for heart disease include lifestyle, diet, being overweight and inactive…Smoking is another serious heart disease contender along with high fat and high salt diets.
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Archive for May, 2010
Heart Healthy Tips…
Monday, May 10th, 2010Tips on how to lower your blood pressure…
Monday, May 10th, 2010What is blood pressure?
Your heart is a muscular pump that pumps blood around the body. Everyone has blood pressure. The pressure is created by the hearts constant pumping blood around the body and the size of the blood vessels which the blood has to pass through. Exercise, excitement, anxiety, stress or anger will all make [...]
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Hi
I’m just back a wonderful Irish holiday where I enjoyed lots of fabulous fresh fish in Kerry. It’s true what they say…when you get Ireland in the sun there’s no-where better. Good weather encourages healthy eating so try including lots of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and maybe try eating it [...]