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Irish Heart Foundation calls for a ban on e-cigarette advertising

Irish Heart Foundation calls for a ban on e-cigarette advertising

“We cannot allow an entire generation to become addicted to nicotine.” The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) has called on the State to ban the advertisement of e-cigarette products. It has said that the advertising of the products is clearly aimed at children, and that advertisements that “entice young people into nicotine addiction” should not be […]

6 years ago

Five ways to work at a desk and stay healthy

Five ways to work at a desk and stay healthy

Brought to you by the Irish Heart Foundation It’s important to keep moving. Last week, these warning posters popped up around Dublin telling people that “chairs can kill.” Seeing as how sitting down for too long will drastically increase your risk of everything from heart disease to stroke and affect the body’s ability to burn […]

8 years ago

Did you spot these “chairs can kill” warnings in Dublin?

Did you spot these “chairs can kill” warnings in Dublin?

Brought to you by Irish Heart Foundation Thrones; not always a game Chairs with wrapped in warning tape citing the dangers to our health of sitting down for too long have appeared in Dublin. They are part of a campaign from Irish Heart Foundation warning us that chairs can kill. Even with regular exercise, sitting down […]

8 years ago