Health and Fitness with David Hollywood

Health & Fitness with David Hollywood

Health & Fitness with David Hollywood

Health & Fitness with David Hollywood every Friday from 7pm on Midlands 103

Health & Fitness with David Hollywood

Health & Fitness with David Hollywood

One of handball's biggest legends joins us to tell us about how he got on bringing the sport he loves to the Midlands Prison. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) will be free for all women experiencing menopause, from January 2025 - we're joined by Doireann Crossan from the National Women's Council to talk about the progress made, and work still to be done. Ann Dillon from Offaly County Council is on with us for Positive Ageing Week - you'll find out what's on offer from their Age Friendly Strategy. And Sean Bennett is back on with us to tell us how Leinster got on in the All Ireland Wheelchair Hurling final!

Offaly and Lusmagh man Caolan Kelly is hiking from the Eiffel Tower to the Colosseum in Rome to raise funds for young people's mental health. He joins us to talk about a remarkable journey. An Pobal's latest research underlines health inequalities based on where we live - their Research and Policy Manager Alana Ryan breaks down the data for us. Nearly one third of women have never had a heart health check. You're going to hear from Janis Morrisey of the Irish Heart Foundation about the 'Her Heart Matters' campaign. And the owner of Dun na Si Amenity Park in Moate is on with us to tell us about their new Sauna and Ice Bath offering.

Health & Fitness with David Hollywood

This week we're joined by an elite level cyclist, that's been flying the flag for Offaly and Ireland on international stage. She's also a Nutrional expert. I was at the launch of a new league this week. The Combined Counties Football League are running an under 17's league, Cup, and shield for girls for the first time and you'll hear from the players and coaches involved. And Sport Ireland are sending coaching experts to the midlands - you'll find out where and when on this week's programme.

Health & Fitness with David Hollywood