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Co Fermanagh man on finding new lease of life as Marble Arch Caves tour guide
Co Fermanagh
“I lead a very full life and am so glad to have found this role”
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'It was time for change': Lisburn woman on what prompted 8 stone weight loss
Fitness and wellbeing
“People I haven’t seen in a couple of years don’t recognise me and I have had some strange conversations explaining to old friends that it’s me.”
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West Belfast woman starts hiking club to support other women after weight loss journey
West Belfast
"It's not the vibe of me shouting at people up a hill it's more like - 'I'm glad you're here, let's support each other to get to the top.'"
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Belfast man on how 'lifeline' support helped him bounce back after being diagnosed with brain tumour twice
Real Life
“Being diagnosed so young, I felt angry and was asking why me?”
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Stress-related illness forces over 600 NI ambulance staff off work in past three years, figures show
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
The figures were revealed in response to a Freedom of Information request from Belfast Live.
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Doctor warns these five common cold-weather foods can be cause of aching joints
Health
Many of us turn to comfort foods as the temperatures fall but some of these can bring on seasonal aches and pains while other options can help ease the problem
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Belfast dad's Christmas Day health scare led to 4st weight loss
Fitness and wellbeing
"My family and friends are super proud of me. I feel healthier and my doctor was delighted with my progress and determination to change."
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Antrim woman on shedding 6.5st in 8 months after finally deciding 'enough is enough'
Fitness and wellbeing
"It was definitely one of my better decisions and I'm looking forward to seeing more losses in the New Year!"
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Belfast single-parent families to get discounted leisure centre membership
Belfast City Council
"With many families under financial pressure, it's more important than ever that we try to reduce the impact of this"
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Belfast fitness coach on how to kick-start a fitter and healthier 2025
Fitness and wellbeing
"There’s no better time to get moving and start the New Year the right way."
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NI grandma's weight loss success after 'slow but steady' journey
Fitness and wellbeing
"I am much more confident than I was and I intend to do so much more with my life.”
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Amazon shoppers hail treadmill perfect for working from home
Lifestyle
"It has exceeded my expectations in every way, from its practicality and ease of use to its seamless storage"
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I stopped eating ultra-processed food for a year - life changed in four big ways
Fitness and wellbeing
It's been 12 months since I decided to cut out ultra-processed food and refined sugar from my diet - and it's made a huge difference to my life in several ways
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Belfast man hosting Ireland’s biggest physical and personal development event for men
Fitness and wellbeing
Ben Heron is on a mission this New Year to help men dominate 2025.
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Cookstown dad's 52 triathlons in a year triumph a decade after shock stroke at 39
Cookstown
"I had my challenges at the start but have been very lucky to make a full recovery as many don't, which is horrible."
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Ballymena mum on how her 8st weight loss was inspired by holiday dread
Ballymena
"I cannot wait to start 2025 in such a different frame of mind knowing that I didn’t give up and that I will get to my dream target weight and stay there!"
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Public Health Agency's warning to those drinking alcohol over Christmas period
Public Health Agency
“Small changes can make a big difference,” according to the Public Health Agency (PHA)
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Moneymore man sheds 4st and finds a new way of life in less than a year
Fitness and wellbeing
"I had been feeling really unhappy and uncomfortable for a while and had tried to lose weight before but I always found that I was either hungry or just couldn’t stick to it!"
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Co Down primary school gets into Christmas spirit with festive run
Co Down
"We find it really beneficial not only for our pupils’ physical wellbeing but their mental wellbeing too."
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Belfast school kids take part in 'Daily Mile' exercise initiative at Stormont
Fitness and wellbeing
The Daily Mile involves running, wheeling, or walking for 15 minutes each school day, and is set to be adopted as part of the new obesity prevention framework
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NI people with eating disorders forced to travel outside country for specialist hospital treatment
Health
From 2017/18 to 2021/22, 26 patients with an eating disorder had to travel outside of NI to access specialist hospital treatment.
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Co Down man's 12 marathons in 12 months after young nephew's life changing diagnosis
Co Down
Although Shea was born with a heart condition, unfortunately this was undetected and undiagnosed until the age of four when his family found out the life changing news.
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East Belfast woman's new zest for fitness after quitting her 20-a-day smoking habit
East Belfast
“Smoking is a terrible addiction but you can stop it and I have not looked back.”
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Belfast City Half Marathon 2024: Social photos from Ormeau Park
Belfast City Half Marathon
We were out and about in Ormeau Park on Sunday with our famous Belfast Live frame
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