Beef
Ireland's youngest thalidomide survivor has responded to a government statement surrounding the thalidomide scandal.
N.Ireland
A recent survey carried out by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) revealed that approximately 20% of farmers in Northern Ireland have...
Rural Life
Farmers are exposed to two to three times more UV radiation than indoor workers - putting them at a higher risk of skin cancer...
The impact of osteoarthritis (OA) on farmers is the focus of a forthcoming awareness campaign being...
One young farmer from Co. Offaly has highlighted the comfort she found from working with her...
Farmers experience five times higher cardiovascular, three times higher cancer and seven times...
Irish farmers are at a high risk of developing chronic diseases; however, they respond positively to lifestyle interventions, a study found.
A new initiative focusing on farmer health and wellbeing - entitled On Feírm Ground - was launched this morning (Monday, October 19).
Farmers as an occupational group have been identified with having high levels of preventable ill health, according to Teagasc.
The onslaught of Covid-19 has impacted farmers and their wellbeing significantly, according to farmer health advocate, Laura Tully.
A major study of farmers' health found that 74% of male farmers have four, or more, risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Farmers are sought for a free six-week physical activity and lifestyle education programme aimed at improving the health and fitness levels.
Farmers are being encouraged to get involved with the "Fit Farmers" initiative - a free six-week community-based collaboration.
A new four-year study has commenced this week to investigate approaches to assisting farmers to improve cardiovascular health.
The European Parliament was called upon to remember that farmers are under huge pressure from seasonal demands, particularly this year.
Other
A recent study of farmers health has revealed a high level of respiratory problems and lung function abnormalities.
Irish men are getting bigger – expanding outwards rather than upwards – and farmers are no different but healthy eating is key to maintaining a healthy weight.
Almost 8 out of 10 Irish farmers were found to have four or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in Ireland
