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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, they ...

27 Aug 2022 at 13:39

National News

Global study finds clear triggers for stroke

One in 11 survivors of stroke experienced a period of upset or anger in the hours leading up to the attack, a global study has found while one in 20 patients had engaged in heavy physical exertion. The suspected triggers have been identified as ...

02 Dec 2021 at 17:08

Local News

Heart Foundation urges action as 26 Laois people died of stroke in 2020

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging Laois people to know the signs of stroke and to be aware of the vital action to take in the event of witnessing one. It says there were 26 stroke or stroke-related deaths in Laois in 2020 – 12 men and 14 ...

06 Nov 2021 at 19:53

National News

'It will drop you' - Just 10% of Irish people aware of all four stroke warning signs

Just 10% of Irish people are aware of all four stroke warning signs. That's according to new information from an Ipsos poll on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF), which found that 43% of people are unaware of any of the key signs. ...

29 Oct 2021 at 12:06

Awareness campaign to highlight threat of 'silent killer' disease

National News

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

National News

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

National News

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

National News

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

National News

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

National News

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

Local News

WATCH: Knowing when a loved one is having a stroke could make a huge difference to the outcome

How do you know when someone is having a stroke? This video shared by the Irish Heart Foundation will help people to recognise the symptoms of a stroke and to take action to give the patient the best chance of ...

24 Nov 2020 at 22:40

National News

Only half of women recognise stroke and heart disease symptoms, survey finds

Only half of women recognise the symptoms of heart disease and stroke, according to new research which also shows 28% have never had a heart health check. The national Ipsos survey also found 70% of the ...

03 Sept 2024 at 06:00

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