Exercise and Non Communicable Diseases
WHO Release exercise toolkit to help prevent and manage Non Communicable Diseases. Recently the World Health Organisation released a brand new initiative called Active: a toolkit for countries to increase …
The Power of “I Can”
Our Development Office Paul tells us how he harnessed the “I Can” Campaign to overcome his fear of heights Recently Siel Bleu launched our very own awareness campaign called “I …
Exercise For Independence
Today we have a guest blog post from Dr Ciara Kelly of The Irish Balance As a junior doctor, my passion lies in the area of preventive medicine – by …
7 Common Excuses You Say To Avoid Exercising
How you should respond the next time someone comes up with an excuse. As part of our series to encourage people to start exercising, today we are tackling the common …
How To Relieve Joint Pain
Tips on how to relieve joint pain Ever wondered how to relieve joint paint? It’s all too common with older adults (or as we at Siel Bleu Ireland like to …
Taking the First Step to Start Exercising
How to motivate yourself to start exercising. How do I motivate myself to start exercising? We can be full of excuses when it comes to not exercising and at Siel …
Hydrate To Be Great!
Staying Hydrated: Tips and Tricks Summer is here! What a perfect time to spend some time in the sun, enjoy the heat, and drink a TON of water! We all know …
I Can Campaign – Empowering Through Exercise – Noel Can Walk 9km a Day!
Today I Can, maybe tomorrow You Can too! Today marks the first day of Siel Bleu’s first awareness week “I Can” Empowering Older Adults Through Exercise. We know exercise is …
I Can Campaign – Empowering Through Exercise – Jennifer Can Do 150 Squats!
Today I Can, maybe tomorrow You Can too! Today’s I Can Champion is the incomparable Jennifer Sweeney. Jennifer Sweeney, 73, always considered herself to be rather …
I Can Campaign – Empowering Through Exercise – Thelma Can Stay Out Of Hospital!
Today I Can, maybe tomorrow You Can too! Thelma Foley is 77 and lives close to the sea cost in North Dublin. While always a smoker, a …