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Should we cycle more for our mental health?

According to UNICEF, Irish teens are number one in academic performance, beating all other nation...

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14.22 2 Sep 2025


Should we cycle more for our mental health?


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14.22 2 Sep 2025


According to UNICEF, Irish teens are number one in academic performance, beating all other nations in the rich world. However, we rank only 24th in adolescent mental well-being…

In terms of both mental and physical health, we are far outpaced in both mental and physical health by the Dutch, the people who cycle incessantly.

So, should we take a leaf out of their book and hop on our bikes more often?

Aibhlín O’Leary, Head of Advocacy for UNICEF Ireland, joins Seán to discuss.


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