http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/ http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/wexfords-wannabe-iron-woman-29271085.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/wexfords-wannabe-iron-woman-29271085.html Sexagenarian triathlete Marie Casey-Breen tells Celina Murphy why health and fitness needn't come with an age limit Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/consumers-see-healthy-foods-as-a-licence-to-overeat-research-29274937.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/consumers-see-healthy-foods-as-a-licence-to-overeat-research-29274937.html CONSUMERS view foods marketed as "healthier" as a licence to overeat. Health Fri, 17 May 2013 11:46:33 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/king-of-the-castle-29271088.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/king-of-the-castle-29271088.html Rollo Gwyn-Jones has turned his childhood playground into one of the most spectacular triathlon venues in the country, writes Frank Greally Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/how-to-kick-high-blood-pressure-into-touch-29271064.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/how-to-kick-high-blood-pressure-into-touch-29271064.html Hypertension is sometimes referred to as the 'silent disease', or more commonly known as high blood pressure. It is called the silent disease because of the minimal amount of signs that tell a person they are suffering from it. Lifestyle Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/power-to-the-finish-line-of-a-triathlon-29271076.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/power-to-the-finish-line-of-a-triathlon-29271076.html I have run, swum and cycled in my time. But I have never done all three in a row on the same day competitively. In other words, I have never done a triathlon. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/how-guide-dog-benny-kept-me-on-the-right-track-29274234.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/how-guide-dog-benny-kept-me-on-the-right-track-29274234.html A blindfolded Graham Clifford is amazed at how carefully and safely Benny leads him as he spends the day at a training centre Health Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/ivf-breakthrough-triples-couples-chance-of-a-baby-29274446.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/ivf-breakthrough-triples-couples-chance-of-a-baby-29274446.html WOMEN undergoing IVF are three times more likely to have a baby through a new technique that scientists are claiming as the biggest fertility breakthrough for 35 years. Health Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/the-mind-and-the-body-29272790.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/the-mind-and-the-body-29272790.html As a rock star and tv heart-throb, Niall Breslin is used to having his athletic form fawned over, but this year he’s revisiting his sporting past and trading the stage for the start line as an antidote to life’s problems. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 15:13:11 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sponsored-features/sponsored-feature-calcium-osteoporosis-and-coeliac-disease-29272148.html http://www.independent.ie/sponsored-features/sponsored-feature-calcium-osteoporosis-and-coeliac-disease-29272148.html People with coeliac disease have a higher risk of developing the bone disease osteoporosis. Osteoporosis means ‘porous bones’ and is a condition where the bones lose strength, usually due to lack of calcium. Before diagnosis, many people with coeliac disease would not have been absorbing enough calcium to keep bones healthy and this is one of the reasons why osteoporosis is seen more often. After diagnosis, if someone who is coeliac accidentally eats gluten it can mean that they also absorb less calcium. For these reasons it is recommended that all coeliacs have at least 1000mg of calcium everyday. Sponsored features Thu, 16 May 2013 11:19:42 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/ohanlon-conquers-kildare-29271070.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/ohanlon-conquers-kildare-29271070.html Gary O'Hanlon seems to have an insatiable appetite for winning marathons. A week ago, the Clonliffe Harriers man romped home in the Barrington's Hospital Great Limerick Run, and he was back in action again on Sunday, leading the field home in the Lidl Run Kildare event at the Curragh. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/meade-is-first-in-bandon-by-a-second-29271071.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/meade-is-first-in-bandon-by-a-second-29271071.html Saturday's Bandon Half-Marathon saw an exciting tussle for overall honours, with John Meade's time of 1:13.20 giving him an advantage of just one second over his St Finbarr's clubmate, Cathal O'Connell. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/teamwork-helps-murphy-win-the-shay-29271078.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/teamwork-helps-murphy-win-the-shay-29271078.html Ireland's most prestigious one-day event, the Shay Elliott Memorial Race, took place on Sunday. Traditionally the last race before the Rás, the 'Shay' forces apart the best from the rest – showcasing who to follow in the weeks to come. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/invite-a-friend-to-one-of-your-local-gatherings-29271080.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/invite-a-friend-to-one-of-your-local-gatherings-29271080.html 5k runs Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/sports-day-in-the-city-for-little-athletes-29271074.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/sports-day-in-the-city-for-little-athletes-29271074.html Sports Day came early for hundreds of children on Sunday afternoon as Little Athletics took over O'Connell Street. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/running-29271091.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/running-29271091.html ToDAY Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/invest-your-limited-training-time-wisely-29271089.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/invest-your-limited-training-time-wisely-29271089.html Triathlon training is an investment decision. Time (like money) is limited for most people, with work and family pressures. How do you get the most return (in speed) on time invested while trying to train for three sports, and how do you decide when to stop spending? Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/fit-fans-flock-to-park-for-city-series-10k-29271095.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/fit-fans-flock-to-park-for-city-series-10k-29271095.html The sun didn't exactly shine for the inaugural FIT Magazine City Series 10k in Dublin's Phoenix Park, but rain didn't dampen the spirits of the near 1,000 people who took part – and it even miraculously stopped as race ambassador Rozanna Purcell sounded the starting klaxon, accompanied by FIT editor Vicki Notaro. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/odonoghue-joins-roll-of-honour-in-pfizer-road-race-29271097.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/odonoghue-joins-roll-of-honour-in-pfizer-road-race-29271097.html The Pfizer six-miler at Ringaskiddy is the oldest continuously staged race on the Cork BHAA calendar. It was first held on a July Sunday in 1983, when just 53 runners were led home by Donal Burke of Cork County Council. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/hope-shines-through-at-daybreak-5k-29271100.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/hope-shines-through-at-daybreak-5k-29271100.html At 5am on Saturday morning, as dawn broke over the Phoenix Park – for as far as the eye could see, all the way down the Acres Road – was an advancing sea of bright yellow T-shirts worn by the participants in the Pieta House Darkness Into Light 5k. Health Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/push-arms-to-failure-with-big-weights-29271079.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/push-arms-to-failure-with-big-weights-29271079.html From bingo wings to jiggly bits, arms are one thing many of my clients ask me how to get in the best shape. The reality is, regardless if you are a man or a woman, you need to work hard on your arms. Diet & Fitness Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/scientists-unravel-the-mysteries-of-the-teenage-brain-29269306.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/scientists-unravel-the-mysteries-of-the-teenage-brain-29269306.html TEENAGE mood swings were immortalised in Harry Enfield’s comedy character Kevin, but now scientists are researching exactly why he and his real-life peers feel everything is “so unfair.” Health Wed, 15 May 2013 11:18:06 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/angelina-jolies-doctor-blogs-the-details-of-actresss-mastectomy-29269016.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/angelina-jolies-doctor-blogs-the-details-of-actresss-mastectomy-29269016.html Angelina Jolie's doctor has blogged the details of the actress's double mastectomy, and described how the actress "expected to feel well" throughout her three months of surgeries. Health Wed, 15 May 2013 08:56:17 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/angelinas-breast-surgery-bombshell-brought-it-all-back-to-me-29267449.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/angelinas-breast-surgery-bombshell-brought-it-all-back-to-me-29267449.html When the Hollywood star opened up about her double mastectomy in a newspaper article this week, memories came flooding back to Margaret Keating of her own experience. She talks to Liz Kearney Health Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/two-balding-brothers-make-hair-transplant-history-29266785.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/two-balding-brothers-make-hair-transplant-history-29266785.html TWO balding brothers have made hair transplant history by undergoing the procedure at the same time. Health Tue, 14 May 2013 18:41:56 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/brad-pitt-angelinas-decision-to-undergo-a-double-mastectomy-is-absolutely-heroic-29266771.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/brad-pitt-angelinas-decision-to-undergo-a-double-mastectomy-is-absolutely-heroic-29266771.html ACTOR Brad Pitt today hailed the courage of his fiance Angelina Jolie after she revealed that she has undergone a double mastectomy to lower the risk of her getting breast cancer - the disease that killed her mother almost a decade ago. Health Tue, 14 May 2013 18:24:02 +0100