RCSI Positive Health public lecture addresses exercise and nutrition
More than 350 members of the public attended ‘Exercise and Nutrition’, the first in a three-part series of Positive Health lectures at RCSI.
Hosted by the newly established RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health, the lecture focused on the importance of lifestyle medicine with leading experts addressing exercise and nutrition.
Professor Suzanne McDonough, Head of the School of Physiotherapy, addressed the recommended guidelines for physical activity and encouraged people to move more and sit less to improve their health. Professor McDonough discussed the beneficial effects of exercise on health and illness and addressed the barriers to active living.
During his lecture, Dr Robert Kelly, Consultant Cardiologist and Ireland’s only certified Lifestyle Medicine Consultant, highlighted nutrition’s key role in lifestyle interventions for the prevention and treatment of disease. Dr Kelly addressed the need for everyone to make their health their number one priority.
The lecture was then opened to the floor, where the audience had an opportunity to ask Dr Robert Kelly and Professor Suzanne McDonough questions and to share their views on the topics addressed. The discussion was chaired by broadcaster Dr Ciara Kelly.
Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, Director of the Centre for Positive Psychology and Health, said: “As educators and researchers, we are committed to using our knowledge and discoveries to foster improvements in health and wellbeing in our communities. Throughout our Positive Health series, we look forward to sharing this expertise to help people increase their chances of living longer, healthier lives.”
The RCSI MyHealth lecture series is open to the public and aimed at those who want to learn more about common illnesses and health-related topics. The lectures are free of charge, however registration is essential to guarantee a place.
Upcoming RCSI MyHealth Positive Health lectures:
Other upcoming lectures include:
- The Evidence behind Vaccinations – 3 March
- Positive Psychology – 21 May
All lectures will begin at 6.30pm at RCSI, 26 York Street, Dublin 2.
