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Lifestyle choices can help prevent high blood pressure 27 Aug 2013 | 03:46 pm
One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure. It is the biggest known cause of heart disease and stroke in Northern Ireland. Making positive lifestyle choices can help to keep blood pressure ...
Renting accommodation - tips and advice 23 Aug 2013 | 02:53 pm
You, or someone you know, might be going to college or university this autumn. If you're already renting accommodation, or are looking to find somewhere to rent, nidirect can help. From how to find a ...
Levy cutting number of carrier bags 22 Aug 2013 | 03:56 pm
There are early indications of a significant reduction in the number of single use carrier bags handed out in Northern Ireland. Provisional figures for the first quarter since the introduction of the ...
GCSE results - options and advice 22 Aug 2013 | 01:53 pm
GCSE results have been released in Northern Ireland. If you didn’t get the results you had hoped for, don’t worry - there are many other opportunities available to you. Find out about your options thr...
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms can save lives 21 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
All men in their 65th year who receive an appointment for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening are encouraged to seriously consider taking up the offer. This vital health check could save their l...
Check out food hygiene ratings scheme 20 Aug 2013 | 05:57 pm
You can now look before you book by checking out food hygiene ratings online. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme helps you identify the food hygiene standards of businesses where you can eat or buy food, ...
Enhance your literacy, numeracy and IT skills 19 Aug 2013 | 05:43 pm
Studies have shown that up to one in four adults need to improve their English and maths skills. Whether you're employed or not, if you’re thinking of doing a course to improve your English, maths or ...
Gap year could provide valuable experience 16 Aug 2013 | 02:48 pm
Taking a ‘gap year’ - a year out of studying or working to do something else - can help improve your skills, confidence and CV. Many people take a gap year before starting college or university, but y...
Warning about dangers of taking drugs 16 Aug 2013 | 02:44 pm
As the summer continues and people head out to live music at festivals and concerts, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning about the dangers of taking drugs. It is stressing that the only way to a...
Exam results - your next step 15 Aug 2013 | 07:57 pm
A and AS Level results have been released in Northern Ireland. If you didn’t get the results you were hoping for, try not to worry, help and advice is available. You can get information about everythi...
