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Phil Tufnell on being conscious of his cholesterol and giving up smoking

As a professional sportsman, Phil Tufnell’s fitness, nutrition and lifestyle were constantly monitored to ensure he was performing at his best. But since retiring from cricket, the former England spin bowler has had to go it alone with his health ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:06

Local News

Free One to One support available for Donegal smokers who want to quit

The HSE in Donegal is inviting people who smoke tobacco or vape to take the 28-day no smoking challenge this October. People who quit smoking for 28-days are five times more likely to quit for good. The HSE’s QUIT team will be on hand to help ...

02 Oct 2022 at 12:33

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Free One to One support available for Donegal smokers who want to quit

02 Oct 2022 at 12:33

Health & Wellbeing

5 myths about quitting smoking, as research shows 40% of cancers ‘could be prevented’

New estimates from the World Cancer Research Fund have highlighted the lifestyle factors responsible for around 155,000 cases of cancer each year. The organisation believes that eating healthily, being active, maintaining a healthy ...

28 Sept 2022 at 10:37

Curb vape sales to children due to potential risks, experts say

Experts have called for a crackdown on the sale of vapes to children as a new review concluded little is known about the long-term impact of e-cigarettes on health. The King’s College London study, commissioned by the Office for ...

29 Sept 2022 at 19:02

Women with type 2 diabetes have 60% increased chance of early death – research

Women in the UK with type 2 diabetes have a 60% increased risk of an early death and will live five years less than the average woman in the general population, early research suggests. Scientists have also found that men with ...

21 Sept 2022 at 00:01

Scotland

Number of Scots quitting and attempting to quit smoking drops by more than half

The number of Scots both quitting and attempting to quit smoking has fallen significantly, new figures show. Data from Public Health Scotland has revealed that between 2018/19 and 2021/22, the number of attempts to stop ...

29 Jul 2022 at 19:21

Local News

Waterford council reminds people of importance of working fire alarms after city fire

Waterford City and County Council is reminding people of the importance of working smoke alarms. It comes after an unresponsive male was discovered in a house in Waterford City on Wednesday (June 1) after neighbours ...

03 Jun 2022 at 18:33

Only 45% of smokers in hospital get advice on quitting – audit

Less than half of smokers admitted to hospital are offered advice on how to quit, according to a new audit. The British Thoracic Society (BTS) said that more healthcare workers should be trained in how to help ...

09 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock calls for smoking ban in Scotland

Former footballing star Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock has joined calls to ban smoking in Scotland, and put his heart issues down to his onetime 20-a-day habit. The 53-year-old, who started his career at Millwall, said ...

09 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Local News

New initiative launched in region to help pregnant women to quit smoking

UL Hospitals Group and HSE Mid West Community Healthcare, which includes north Tipperary, have launched a new integrated stop smoking service for pregnant women. The new dedicated service will be based at ...

31 May 2022 at 18:33

Local News

North Tipperary part of new quit smoking initiative launched by hospital group

31 May 2022 at 19:33

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