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Tipperary public urged to learn signs of stroke

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging Tipperary people to know the signs of stroke and to be aware of the vital action to take in the event of witnessing one. Research conducted nationally has found that only one in five people know the most ...

05 Nov 2021 at 20:45

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'It will drop you' - Just 10% of Irish people aware of all four stroke warning signs

Just 10% of Irish people are aware of all four stroke warning signs. That's according to new information from an Ipsos poll on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF), which found that 43% of people are unaware of any of the key signs. ...

29 Oct 2021 at 12:07

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Tipperary community activist's recovery from stroke inspired by brave Malala Yousafzai

Five years ago Tipperary community activist Martin Quinn suffered a stroke while being interviewed live on radio. It was a life defining moment for him. At the time he was talking about Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai who was shot ...

08 Jan 2018 at 17:36

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Tipperary stroke victim calls for increased investment in services for stroke survivors

Each year 8,000 people a year have a stroke and 1 in 4 of them are under 65. Tipperary man Martin Quinn is one of those in that category having suffered a stroke over 5 years ago. With World Stroke Day on Monday October 29th, Martin ...

29 Oct 2018 at 15:33

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Free talks for stroke patients in Tipperary organised by the Irish Heart Foundation

Stroke patients in Tipperary are being encouraged to join a series of free talks designed to support their recovery. Three webinars organised by the national stroke and heart charity, the Irish Heart Foundation, will focus on ...

28 Oct 2024 at 14:30

Awareness campaign to highlight threat of 'silent killer' disease

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Awareness campaign as many aged over 50 don't realise they have 'silent killer' disease

A significant amount of people over the age of 50 do not realise they are living with a ‘silent killer’ disease as they don't realise they are suffering from high blood pressure. It has been revealed that as many as two ...

09 May 2022 at 16:50

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Tipperary Peace Convention Hon. Secretary Martin Quinn tells his story of surviving stroke

Honourary Secretary of the Tipperary Peace Convention, Mr Martin Quinn, has said he was delighted to attend the Houses of the Oireachtas at the invitation of Senator Trevor O'Clochartaigh, on February 22nd, to speak to ...

27 Feb 2018 at 11:31

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Stroke awareness conference to be held in Clonmel

On Monday June 26 , the South Tipperary Stroke Communication Group in association with the Irish Heart Foundation will be hosting the 2nd Regional Stroke Conference & Awareness Event at the Talbot Hotel Clonmel. There ...

06 Jun 2023 at 20:07

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Global study finds clear triggers for stroke

One in 11 survivors of stroke experienced a period of upset or anger in the hours leading up to the attack, a global study has found while one in 20 patients had engaged in heavy physical exertion. The suspected ...

02 Dec 2021 at 17:09

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Adding extra salt to food leads to higher risk of early death, UK-American study finds

People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying early from any cause, according to a UK-American study. The research, involving more than 500,000 people, found that those who ...

11 Jul 2022 at 12:48

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Tipperary man Martin Quinn joins in stroke survivors' protest

Each year 8,000 people a year have a stroke and 1 in 4 of them are under 65. Tipperary man Martin Quinn is one of those in that category having suffered a stroke over five years ago. Mr Quinn was one of a ...

09 Nov 2018 at 13:15

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Tipperary survivor calls for government funding to prevent strokes

Tipperary stroke survivor, Martin Quinn, has called on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris to provide funding for the reintroduction of a FAST nationwide promotional campaign. Mr. Quinn made the call ...

04 Dec 2019 at 11:32

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