{"id":5190,"date":"2026-07-28T10:09:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthyworkplace.ie\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=5190"},"modified":"2026-07-28T10:09:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:09:06","slug":"heart-health-for-men","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/healthyworkplace.ie\/ga\/resources\/heart-health-for-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart health for men"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources from the Irish Heart Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking after your heart is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your long-term health. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of illness and death among men in Ireland, but many risk factors can be reduced through healthy lifestyle choices and regular health checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Irish Heart Foundation provides trusted information on heart health, including how to understand your risk, make positive lifestyle changes, recognise the signs of heart disease, and know when to speak to your GP. Taking small steps today\u2014such as staying active, eating well, managing stress, and knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol levels\u2014can make a significant difference to your heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 in 4 men lose their lives each year to heart disease or stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But 80% of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re asking you, to make a choice. Get Active. 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