Congenital heart disease: ‘The surgery went well. I’ve done very well as a child into adulthood’
About 500-600 babies are born in Ireland with CHD every year, from simple to quite complex cases
Heart health
Stories relating to heart health
Nearly a third of major heart attack patients miss out on timely preferred treatment
Audit reveals that 36% of patients presenting with a heart attack are smokers
‘I feel lucky I dodged the heart attack’: Woman advises people to have symptoms checked
Siobhán O’Connell was pushed by her friends to mention her symptoms to her doctor
Donald Trump shouldn’t be taking aspirin for the primary prevention of heart disease
A number of trials show aspirin is not effective compared with a placebo in primary prevention of stroke, heart attack or death from vascular disease
What is the portfolio diet and can it help lower your cholesterol?
The more heart-healthy, plant-based foods you can eat, the less room you’ll have in your ‘portfolio’ for foods that increase your LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol
Is one long walk better for your health than several short walks?
Higher step counts are tied to lower risk of health issues, but how best to get those steps is less clear
Woman’s family ‘haunted’ by fear her death a day after miscarriage was preventable
Leona Cusack (33), from Shannon, Co Clare, died at University Hospital Limerick in 2024
‘Having matching heart attacks is the most twin thing we’ve done’
Identical twin sisters aged in their 30s experienced similar cardiac emergencies within months of each other
Exercise in minutes, not hours: Study finds brief bursts may boost health
Research suggests short bouts of vigorous activity may extend life, but genetic factors still loom large
Mater hospital marks 40 years since carrying out Ireland’s first heart transplant
447 patients have been given hearts since 1985 as part of the hospital’s transplant programme
Why do overweight people have better survival rates from some cancers and heart problems?
Cuomo’s paradox emphasises the need for more tailored messaging that separates prevention from survival goals
Exercise and socialising can help people at risk of dementia, large-scale study finds
The research found a combination of healthy activities could improve cognitive performance within at-risk groups
Middle-aged, middle-class cocaine use: ‘Even if he stopped today, I don’t know would we ever get him back’
Once seen as a young person’s drug, cocaine has become much more prevalent among older age groups and across all strata of society, at weddings, in pubs and at work events
Eating disorders: What are they and how do they affect patients?
Reason why people develop such disorders is unknown but low self-esteem and trauma are among them
How many steps a day do you really need for improve your health? It’s not 10,000
New study has found the right number of steps to walk daily to protect your health
Underrated and affordable superfoods chosen by nutritionists: From potatoes and popcorn to oats and tomatoes
None of these necessitate a trip to a health food shop. In fact, you probably eat most of them already
‘The way to a human’s brain and immune system is through the gut’
Dr Muiris Houston: More scientific evidence is emerging to show that our gastrointestinal system interacts with our nervous system
A Gaeltacht tragedy: ‘I never would have sent her if I thought anything was wrong’
The mother of a teenager who died from a heart condition on a hike at a Connemara Irish college wants answers from a hospital group
Ireland’s Community First Responders: Making the difference between life and death
The network of more than 4,000 volunteers is trained in at least basic life support and the use of defibrillators
A revolution in heart disease? Focus shifts to staying ahead of the blockage
A complete change in thinking could save up to 8.7m lives each year
Heart attacks in women: ‘I really had no idea I was having one’
New research reveals ‘alarming gaps in awareness’ of heart attack symptoms among women
Wholegrain foods: Are they really healthier than white rice, bread and pasta?
Wholegrain foods certainly have health benefits, but that doesn’t mean refined grains need to be entirely avoided, experts say
Heart attack survivor speaks of her ‘traumatic’ brush with death at 56
One in four women in Ireland dies from heart disease or stroke despite perception that heart failure is a men’s health issue
The complex medical factors undermining the health of Pope Francis
It would take very little for his medical situation ‘to become unbalanced’, says pope’s doctor
The keto diet sounds appetising, but there are risks - here is what you need to know
What the Science Says: The keto diet centres on burning fats by eating high-fat foods that people enjoy, all while losing weight
‘One day I was playing tennis, the next I was having open-heart surgery’
My decades-long run of relative good health was over. In the playlist of my life, this was a needle-scratching-vinyl moment
Quiet, please! The remarkable power of silence – for our bodies and our minds
Time spent quietly allows us to unpack the contents of our mind and sort through them with greater clarity
Is your morning coffee good or bad for your heart? Here’s what the science says
What the Science Says: Part 4 – Research suggests that moderate caffeine intake may offer some health benefits
The fibre phenomenon: 30 easy ways to get your fill of this life-changing nutrient
It’s actually very simple to gradually and effectively raise your fibre intake when you put your mind to it
Is it true that stress makes you gain weight?
The truth lies in your ‘reward pathway’ and the tools you use to calm down
The future you: 10 habits to acquire for long-term health and happiness
Taking care of yourself now means you can reap the rewards of longer-term improved health and wellbeing in the future
Drinking coffee can bring health benefits, but it depends on when you drink it, new study finds
Morning coffee drinkers less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, analysis suggests
Who is behind Fire1 and how does its device help with the management of heart failure?
Irish medtech company claims its technology enables patients to monitor and control their fluid volume themselves with a device at home
An Irish cardiologist’s tips on how to ‘make purposeful changes in your life and see them through’
Prof Robert Kelly on how to make healthy heart habits stick
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