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<p>Light exercise in childhood could reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in later life (Ian West/PA)</p>

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Light exercise ‘could reverse high cholesterol caused by sedentary childhood’

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death, experts say

Daily activities could help lower the risk of heart attack, a study suggests (James Manning/PA)

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Daily activities could help lower heart attack risk, study suggests

Activities could include vigorous housework (Alamy/PA)

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Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’

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People who are physically active may have higher pain tolerance – study

Older diabetics face more hospital trips

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Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’

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10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster

Sitting for 10 hours or more linked with 'significantly heightened risk of death'

Exceeding weekly recommended physical activity levels could offset the health harms caused by prolonged sitting, the World Heath Organisation (WHO) has said.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2020

Activity in Irish construction sector rises at fastest pace for a year

There has been increased growth in the Irish construction industry again in May, latest figures show.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2018

Back pain? Sit less and move more

An exercise routine is healthy but general activity throughout the day could help you to avoid back pain, most likely caused by sitting for long periods of time, writes Gretchen Reynolds.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Axe throwing could be the perfect stag event

Axe throwing has become one of the fastest-growing pastimes in Canada and one that immediately grabbed Eoin Weldon’s attention

Wed, 26 Oct, 2016

Cork city's docklands and quays to see renewed activity in 2016

After almost a decade in the doldrums, renewed activity is expected across a number of fronts in Cork city’s docklands and quays in 2016, with knock-on effects on major sites downriver in Cork harbour including Marino Point and Ringaskiddy.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Construction growth picks up pace

A pick-up in new business orders in March helped bring about a quickening in construction activity, after four straight months of slowing growth.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2015

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Light exercise ‘could reverse high cholesterol caused by sedentary childhood’

Daily activities could help lower heart attack risk, study suggests

Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’

People who are physically active may have higher pain tolerance – study

Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’

10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster

Sitting for 10 hours or more linked with 'significantly heightened risk of death'

Activity in Irish construction sector rises at fastest pace for a year

Back pain? Sit less and move more

Axe throwing could be the perfect stag event

Cork city's docklands and quays to see renewed activity in 2016

Construction growth picks up pace

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Mick Clifford

Activity

Light exercise ‘could reverse high cholesterol caused by sedentary childhood’

Daily activities could help lower heart attack risk, study suggests

Bursts of activity that make you huff and puff ‘linked to reduced cancer risk’

People who are physically active may have higher pain tolerance – study

Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’

10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster

Sitting for 10 hours or more linked with 'significantly heightened risk of death'

Activity in Irish construction sector rises at fastest pace for a year

Back pain? Sit less and move more

Axe throwing could be the perfect stag event

Cork city's docklands and quays to see renewed activity in 2016

Construction growth picks up pace

Latest

Mick Clifford

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