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Alcohol and our Health There are a lot of myths about alcohol and our health. Whilst very tiny amounts of alcohol may be beneficial, drinking over the recommended levels is […]

Fish Cakes Ingredients 225g/8oz white fish cooked in skimmed milk 225g/8oz cold cooked potato 5ml/1 tspn parsley, chopped Lemon juice Flour Mixed herbs Method Poach the fish in skimmed milk

A review of the research, published earlier this month, has not found an association between intake of potatoes and risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. On the

"We are encouraging everyone to learn the main signs and symptoms of heart attack and to take immediate action by phoning 999 or 112 for an ambulance, if you suspect

Stroke is the second leading cause of disability, after dementia. Disability may include loss of vision and / or speech, paralysis and confusion. Globally, stroke is the second leading cause

HADDOCK IN JACKET POTATOES (Serves 4) Ingredients; 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed and pricked with a fork 450g/1lb smoked haddock 200ml/7 fl oz low fat milk 75-90ml/5-6 tblspns low fat plain

So much is said about losing weight that sometimes it can be hard to sort fact from fiction.There is no shortage of novelty diet programmes promising speedy weight loss, however

Question On a recent visit to my GP with my young daughter, I was advised to make an appointment to have my cholesterol and blood pressure checked. As a 42

Croí are encouraging people to have their pulse checked to screen for Atrial Fibrillation-one of the major causes of stroke and heart failure. What is a normal pulse? The pulse,

Schools out – let’s move By Caroline Costello Croi Physical Activity Specialist There is a growing concern about children’s inactivity levels worldwide and unfortunately Ireland didn’t fare too well in