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Skerries residents object to new fast food drive-thru being built in town

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Skerries residents object to new fast food drive-thru being built in town

Residents in Skerries in North County Dublin are appealing Fingal County Council's decision to allow a new fast food drive-thru to be built in Skerries.

Almost 350 children treated for obesity in two years

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Almost 350 children treated for obesity in two years

Skewered finger underlines hurling helmet-tampering danger

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Skewered finger underlines hurling helmet-tampering danger

Hurlers break helmet rules

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Hurlers break helmet rules

PE at Leaving Cert will have ‘no effect’ on fitness

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PE at Leaving Cert will have ‘no effect’ on fitness

Fit to work: Why it pays to be active during office hours

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Fit to work: Why it pays to be active during office hours

Children's ability to master basic tasks declining, study finds

Children's ability to master basic tasks declining, study finds

There are claims that motor development skills of Irish children are not progressing at the expected rate.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2017

Physical activity crisis: Getting our children moving

Physical activity crisis: Getting our children moving

DR JOHANN Issartel of Dublin City University’s School of Health and Human Performance is not given to hyperbole. 

Thu, 23 Mar, 2017

Data project aims to ward off exercise ‘catastrophe’ in kids

Data project aims to ward off exercise ‘catastrophe’ in kids

The biggest data analysis project of its kind, globally, is to be conducted in primary schools so experts can see what must be done to get young children achieving the exercise levels of previous generations.

Thu, 23 Mar, 2017

DCU develops technology for cardiac help in the home

DCU develops technology for cardiac help in the home

University researchers have created heart technology that can rehabilitate patients in their home. The interactive home exercise programmes are being developed by researchers at Dublin City University (DCU).

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Exercising during pregnancy - weighing up the options

Exercising during pregnancy - weighing up the options

A PREGNANT mother of two has caused controversy by posting photos of herself lifting weights on Facebook.

Sun, 13 Oct, 2013

Lack of exercise a big factor in poor health levels

IRELAND’S crumbling health levels are down to a chronic lack of exercise across swathes of the population, a study has found.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2011

Shoes: Cheaper can be better

CHEAPER running shoes can be just as effective as more expensive brands, new research has revealed.

Fri, 12 Oct, 2007

‘Just because you’re a great player doesn’t make you a great trainer’

Professor Niall Moyna, head of the School of Health and Human Performance in DCU, isn’t short of an opinion on our athletes and GAA players — then again, he isn’t short of achievement either. Michael Moynihan took notes.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2007

DCU to wave points requirements for top athletes

Top sports athletes will be able to get places at an Irish university even if they do not have enough points, it emerged today.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2006