Healthy Town: Wexford Town takes up the health challenge
The 2018 Pfizer Healthy Town is gearing up for autumn with a programme of events aimed at helping residents improve their physical and mental wellbeing
Voluntary codes to restrict advertising of ‘high fat sugar salt’ foods
Code agreed in response to obesity ‘doomed to failure’, says Irish Heart Foundation
Is there really such a thing as ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol?
Researchers call into question the accepted view of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol – and warn this may have contributed to the pandemic of coronary heart disease
Fizzy drink fix? Only after 90 minutes of intense exercise
The Lazy Guide to Fitness looks at what you can gain from having fewer sugary drinks
Simple food swaps for a healthier kitchen
We ask dieticians for their tips on supermarket shopping and healthy food swaps
13 things dietitians wish you knew
Do nutritionists ever eat carbs? How do you lose weight long-term? We asked four dietitians for their insider tips
Processed food: bad for the heart and the wallet
Food purchasing isn’t just about cost. If you don’t consider health factors also, you could end up paying the ultimate price
Healthy Town blog: The smart way to kick bad habits
Take stock, set goals, re-form habits and refocus: ditching harmful routines sounds easy
Healthy Town blog: Cookery demo attracts the crowds
Chef Catherine Fulvio joins dietitian Janis Morrissey for demonstration on healthy eating
The healthy way to do your supermarket shop
Caroline Allen joins the Irish Heart Foundation’s Janis Morrissey for a guided tour around the supermarket
Pre-health check nerves prove ill-founded as results come back normal
Caroline Allen takes advantage of the free health check as part of the Portlaoise Healthy Town initiative
The darker the colour of the food, the better is the mantra
Caroline Allen trys to take culinary inspiration from a demonstration by TV chef Catherine Fulvio
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