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Healthy Eating • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEB1. Limit your intake of saturated fat. Saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol (the “bad type” of cholesterol). High cholesterol levels in the blood can lead to a build-up of fat deposits in …

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10 tips for a healthy diet • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEB10 tips for a healthy diet. Stick to 3 square meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Reduce your portion size, especially at dinner. Use a standard 9 inch plate and …

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Cholesterol: What is it and how can I manage it

WEBUsing this type of fat may help reduce cholesterol levels. It is found in oils, such as olive oil and rapeseed oil, olive oil based spreads as well as nuts and seeds. 3. …

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Croí Healthy Hearts Programme • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBWeight management – working towards your best weight. Physical activity and exercise for heart health. Stress management. Goal setting and maintaining changes. On …

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Croí Heart & Stroke Charity Fighting Heart Disease & Stroke

WEBCroí brings civil society and industry together to highlight urgent need for national heart strategy. Croí is a registered charity and we are on a mission to conquer …

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ASCVD • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBASCVD is the underlying cause of 85% of heart attack and stroke-related deaths and remains a health challenge that continues to be hidden in plain sight. An Invisible Nation …

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Risk Factors You Cannot Change • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBRisk Factors You Cannot Change. There are a few risk factors for heart disease and stroke that are outside of your control. Men, for example, are at greater risk than women up to …

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Eating The Mediterranean Way • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBKey components of the Mediterranean diet are: Eating primarily plant-based foods e.g. fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Replacing butter with healthy fats such as …

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Home-Based Workouts • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBFor example; aerobic exercise is great for the heart and lungs; muscle strengthening exercise helps reverse age-associated decline in muscle strength; and stretching …

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Heart • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBIn this section you’ll find more information on heart conditions. Understanding your heart problem and knowing the facts can help you come to terms with it and help you to feel …

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High Blood Pressure • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBHigh blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is when the force of the blood flowing through your blood vessels is consistently too high. The target for most people is to have …

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Risk Factors • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBA risk factor is anything that raises a person’s chance of developing heart disease and stroke. There are two types of risk factor, those you cannot change and, thankfully, …

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Benefits of Yoga • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBAccording to the National Institutes of Health, scientific evidence shows that yoga supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss and quality …

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What is Cardiovascular Disease (heart disease)

WEBAtherosclerosis is a condition that develops when a substance called plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries. This buildup narrows the arteries, making it harder for blood to flow …

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Gaps in cardiovascular care contributing to deaths of over 9,000 …

WEBCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death despite nearly 80% of premature CVD being preventable. Failure to renew National strategy in …

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Fact sheet about health benefits of smoking cessation

WEBMay 25, 2017. Fact sheet about health benefits of smoking cessation. 1. There are immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all smokers. Beneficial health …

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Nutrition & Diet • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBCroí Heart & Stroke Centre; Croí House, Moyola Lane Newcastle, Galway H91 FF68 +353 91 544310; [email protected]

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Alcohol • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBA stroke happens when blood cannot reach the brain. Binge drinking and long-term heavy drinking can lead to strokes. Alcohol also causes other problems that can lead to …

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Portion plate • Croi Heart & Stroke Charity

WEBCut yours down to size and save the leftovers for lunch the next day! Always include some vegetables or salad at every meal (aim for half your plate), these are low calorie nutrient …

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