Shane O'Hanlon

In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office Amid the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes — as in Montreal municipal election campaign — aren’t fit for office.

“Studies consistently show that streets with bike lanes are safer for everyone than those without. The voices who complain the loudest about Montreal bike lanes tend to be those who don’t actually live — or vote — in the city.”

#polmtl

quote text: A passionate group of women rediscovered fitness in VR. They’re furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing their community. -- DeeDee Henry, an avid Supernatural athlete since 2020 Photo: a woman in a VR headset

A passionate group of women rediscovered fitness in VR. They’re furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing their community.

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Collage of prints from my site #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland

One of the handwritten gift notes that I can include for free with all orders, if desired.

First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints

Three teenagers riding side by side, chatting and sharing gum because protected cycle tracks make this kind of freedom safe, normal and enables social life.

Tai chi

New BMJ Research finds that tai chi has similar benefits to cognitive behavioural therapy for middle aged and older people with chronic insomnia
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A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives If you’re looking for yet another reason to hop on your bicycle today—especially if you’re in your 60s or beyond—new research out of Japan has delivered a big one.

A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives.
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Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it does...

🤩 Loved 1st episode of Leonard and Hungry Paul adaptation on BBC. Delighted for you @ronanhession.bsky.social

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Kristrún Frostadóttir - Wikipedia

Meet Kristrún Frostadóttir, Iceland's newest Prime Minister!

The surprising jobs that LOWER your risk of Alzheimer's A new study from Mass General Brigham investigated how common it was for people in different professions to die from Alzheimer's disease. They found two ranked among the bottom.

What is behind the observation that taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely to die from Alzheimer’s and should you switch off your satnav?
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Guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure for older people with frailty may do more harm than good, say Henry Woodford and colleagues
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Appropriate management of heart failure in older people with frailty Guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure for older people with frailty may do more harm than good, say Henry Woodford and colleagues The management of heart failure is evolving. Recent c...

Very nice piece considering how #frailty should impact on #heartfailure treatment in older people
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Irish Cycling Campaign unveils the Strong, Mediocre and Weak Parties in Active Travel as per the #GE2024 Manifestos Irish Cycling Campaign unveils the Strong, Mediocre and Weak Parties in Active Travel as per the Manifestos for General Election 2024 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MON 25 NOV …

@irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social has published its analysis of the political parties #GE24 manifestos in relation to #Cycling4All #Allocate4Cycling #ClimateCrisis
The big three parties??
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I guess I should start off with this pretty massive piece of news:

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Women are under-represented at senior levels in #academia globally, & across all #science 🧪 disciplines, as shown by these "scissor-shaped curves" ✂️

So how can we ever achieve #gender #equality?

We discuss various strategies in this #Cell Commentary

#WomeninSTEM

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A liberal transfusion strategy compared with a restrictive strategy resulted in a lower rate of unfavorable neurological outcome among patients with acute brain injury.

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Commuting to work by bicycle is an easy way to mitigate for transport emissions.
Good to see modal-share in Dublin City area now at c. 12%.

Meet the 90-year-old cyclist keeping fit with brand-new electric bike 'We get a lot of customers in their 80s but he's the oldest we've had yet'

How's this for a bit of positivity? 90-year-old Joe has gone from High Nelly to e-Bike. Fantastic.

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Hi Emma! Seems nice here, I think I'll stay 😀