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Will you take part in Donegal's Colour Runs to help fight heart disease?

People from across Donegal are invited to take part in Colour Runs in aid of the heart disease and stroke charity Croí. Organised by Kavanagh's SuperValu, events will take place in Buncrana and Donegal Town in September. Buncrana The Buncrana Colour ...

14 Aug 2022 at 12:41

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Gallery: Colour run at Supervalu, Buncrana

Bridgeen Doherty, event organiser with Ciaran Doherty, manager SuperValu and Patricia Robinson at the Colour Run, in aid of Croí - Fighting Heart Disease & Stroke. Seated are Catherine Sweeney and Rachael Donaghey. Ava Doherty with her brother ...

27 Sept 2022 at 20:03

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Letterkenny University Hospital issues signs and symptoms of stroke advice

Staff from the Acute Stroke Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) are urging the people of Donegal to be aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke and to seek immediate medical attention if they, or a family member, develop any of the ...

27 May 2022 at 12:54

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'The importance of sleep' - New study suggests people who sleep well are less at risk of stroke

People who sleep well are less likely to suffer strokes, a new study suggests. Researchers said that sub-optimal sleep is linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and stoke. And nine in 10 people do not usually get a good night’s sleep, ...

27 Aug 2022 at 13:39

Awareness campaign to highlight threat of 'silent killer' disease

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Awareness campaign as many aged over 50 don't realise they have 'silent killer' disease

A significant amount of people over the age of 50 do not realise they are living with a ‘silent killer’ disease as they don't realise they are suffering from high blood pressure. It has been revealed that as many as two thirds of people ...

09 May 2022 at 16:50

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Sleeping issues may increase risk of a stroke, study suggests

People who have sleep issues may be more likely to have a stroke, research has suggested. Problems include getting too much or too little sleep, taking long naps, having poor quality sleep, snoring, snorting and sleep apnoea – where ...

05 Apr 2023 at 21:00

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Donegal stroke survivors urged to take part in World Stroke Day events

Strokes happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Without blood, brain cells can be damaged or die. This damage can have different effects depending on where it happens in the brain. It can affect a person's ...

15 Oct 2022 at 13:31

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Actress Pauline McLynn calls on people to be aware of signs of stroke

Actress Pauline McLynn is calling on people to be aware of the signs of a stroke, after losing both her parents to the medical condition that results in more 6,000 hospital admissions in Ireland each year. The Irish Heart ...

07 Feb 2023 at 12:01

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Adding extra salt to food leads to higher risk of early death, UK-American study finds

People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying early from any cause, according to a UK-American study. The research, involving more than 500,000 people, found that those who always add ...

11 Jul 2022 at 12:48

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Champion Dublin footballer thought stroke symptoms were tiredness from training

A four-time All-Ireland winning footballer has revealed how she initially mistook the symptoms of a stroke as feeling tired after a training session. Siobhan McGrath – who has lifted the Brendan Martin Cup with Dublin ...

03 Jul 2023 at 09:40

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Footballer who suffered stroke in her 30s urges Irish public to know warning signs

A four-time All Ireland winning footballer is encouraging the Irish public to be aware of the signs of stroke after suffering one in her thirties. Former Dublin star and accountant Siobhán McGrath (35) revealed how ...

03 Jul 2023 at 14:47

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Free talks for stroke patients in Donegal to take place this week

Stroke patients in Donegal are being encouraged to join a series of free talks designed to support their recovery. Three webinars organised by the national stroke and heart charity, the Irish Heart Foundation, ...

28 Oct 2024 at 11:29

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