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As we are starting to see better weather, why not incorporate more physical activity in your lifestyle! Being physically active is great for the body while also improving your mental and social health too! All movement can help lift your mood, reduce stress and improve self-esteem.

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Thank you to all who took part in the RUN 100 campaign in February! With over 2,700 participants, 500+ teams, and 110 companies, we're delighted to have raised over €300,000!❤️ This incredible support means more CPR training and vital care for those affected by heart and stroke conditions in Ireland

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AEDs need to be checked regularly to ensure that they are rescue-ready. It only takes a few simple steps. 1) Check that the battery indicator shows a working battery and 2) Check that the pads are in date. It is as simple as that. AEDs that are not rescue ready are of no use to anyone.

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"It’s better to do CPR on someone who doesn’t need it than not to do CPR on someone who does." “By starting CPR and using an AED (defibrillator), you can double a person’s chance of survival,” said Brigid Sinnott, the charity’s Resuscitation Manager.

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Do you know the 4 key steps in performing CPR? They are Check, Call, Compress and Shock. By knowing what to do you really can be the difference between life and death. By starting CPR, you double or triple a person’s chances of surviving a cardiac arrest. Learn more - irishheart.ie/news/a-lifes...

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