THE BENEFITS OF WALKING

WEIGHT LOSS While it’s true that you’ll burn more calories by doing more vigorous exercise, walking is something you can do at any time of day, anywhere, on your own, with or without a gym membership and without any special…

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Sunstroke and Heatstroke

Sunstroke and Heatstroke are potentially life-threatening conditions if you get too hot. Heat stroke generally occurs when an individual has been too hot for too long, whether working, exercising or simply sitting in a hot environment. If the body’s internal…

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Brain Health

Just 45 minutes of exercise a week boosts the brain power of people in their fifties and over, major new research has revealed. According to new Australian research, published in the The British Journal of Sports Medicine regular exercise improves…

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TRAVEL TIPS…

Booking your holiday on the internet is often seen as the cheapest option but only if you are a diligent and regular researcher and are willing to take a certain amount of risk! A good travel agent will not only…

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Painkillers

What do you know about over-the-counter pain relief medicines? A UK survey says a third of adults don’t know the difference between aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol. They are all readily available over-the-counter. You may think they all do very similar…

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A day out in Leinster

Thinking of spending the day in Leinster? Here are some places worth visiting • Abbey Theatre • Aras an Uachtarain • Arboretum • Aviva Stadium • Bewleys Lunchtime Theatre • Birr Castle Demense • Blessington Lakes • Bord Gais Theatre…

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