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Fitness and wellbeing

'How I'm using my own experience to support people with alcohol dependency'
Real Life
“You have to give it away to keep it”
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'Do not give up hope': Three recovering addicts share their powerful stories
South Eastern Trust
“It is incredibly difficult, but you can do it.”
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Belfast leisure centre workers vote for industrial action
Belfast City Council
Unions Unite and NIPSA say there's a "pay chasm" between Belfast Council wages and surrounding councils
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'Don’t bottle it all up or suffer in silence': NI mum’s message of hope after hair loss journey
Real Life
"The paranoia that comes with losing your hair is gone and my confidence is back."
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'How my dad's dementia diagnosis inspired a herculean 24-hour endurance challenge'
Comber
“The diagnosis came like a hammer blow. Dad absolutely thought it was the end of the world.”
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In pictures: Smiling faces take part in the Belfast City Women's 10k 2025
Belfast City Women's 10k
Did we snap you before the race?
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Co Derry stroke survivor on how gardening has 'important life lessons for us all'
Co Derry
“The plants remind me of stroke survivors; with the right care, time and patience they too will begin to thrive again.”
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Number of nurses and midwives in Northern Ireland reaches record high
Health
Black, Asian and ethnic minority professionals now account for 14.4% of the register
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How I shed 5 stone after beating cancer twice and surviving a heart attack
Healthy eating
"I was embarrassed at how big I had gotten, I had gained the weight in such a short time and felt awful."
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Botox isn't just cosmetic; it's vastly improved my chronic condition
Health
There are more uses to Botox than you would think and this one has made a huge difference to me
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In photos: Belfast pupils enjoy 'All in One Day' community event
Schools
Children were encouraged to make new friends ahead of their transition to secondary school
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NI women warned over contraception and weight loss jabs
Health
GLP-1 medicines are more commonly known by their brand names, including Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Saxenda and Victoza
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Belfast grandma on how exercise helped boost her colon cancer survival
Health
"It’s been almost five years since my cancer diagnosis and if I meet anyone, I tell them I am doing great.”
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New creative community hub opens in the heart of Belfast city centre
Asian Communities
“A place right in the heart of Belfast where community, culture and creativity come to life”
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'My GP spotted symptoms that made him think I had Parkinson’s - and he was right'
Real Life
Around 4,200 people have a diagnosis in Northern Ireland.
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Former Irish league star now in top 10 in world in Hyrox, one of world's fastest growing sports
Fitness and wellbeing
The former footballer has become a world class operator at Hyrox since he first took up the endurance sport three years ago
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'My five-year-old son's hug led to shock cancer discovery'
Health
The Belfast mum-of-two opened up on the moment something didn’t feel quite right
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Co Down council gym to auction off old equipment ahead of £3.3 million upgrade
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
A Newry, Mourne and Down District Council committee has approved a confidential report to sell off high end gear
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'My heart attack in my early 40s was dismissed as a panic attack'
Health
The fit and healthy mum-of-three is urging people to be aware of their cardiovascular health
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'I had a stroke at 50 after not taking blood pressure medication - it was the biggest mistake of my life'
Health
Stephen Monaghan had a severe stroke at just 50 years old after not taking his blood pressure medication as prescribed for a couple of days.
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Meet the former banker turned cancer support worker bringing hope to patients
South Eastern Trust
“When I left the bank, I decided that I wanted to give something back, so I decided to volunteer.”
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East Belfast girl's touching praise after dad sheds 5 stone in weeks
East Belfast
Now he has more energy, better health and improved confidence.
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Primark's new gym jacket 'makes your waist look amazing' - and shoppers love it
Primark
The store's new gym range is proving popular with shoppers, with a sports jacket emerging as a favourite
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Belfast teenager's running challenge inspired by grandfather's cancer diagnosis
Real Life
Brodie was determined to raise some funds for charity and smashed his target
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