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HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS AND EVENTS

OVER half of us have raised cholesterol, while one in three of us have high blood pressure. Following a heart-friendly diet helps (see irishheart.ie), as well as exercise and stress management. Polyphenols, particularly anthocyanin in berries, have heart protective effects. One study showed that women who consumed the highest amounts of blueberries and strawberries were 34% less likely to suffer a heart attack.