Healthy food choices: small steps that make a big difference Choosing healthier food options doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, practical steps can improve how you feel day to day and help protect your health over time. These choices also support other positive steps you may be taking, like cutting back on alcohol or stopping … Continued
Take Care of Your Heart: It’s the Only One You Have! February is Heart Month, a time to focus on keeping our hearts healthy. Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the UK, but the good news is that many cases can be prevented. Small changes in daily life can make a … Continued
World Diabetes Day 2024: Focus on Wellbeing World Diabetes Day is on November 14, 2024. This year’s theme is well-being for people with diabetes. Managing diabetes can be tough, but with the proper care, people can live healthier lives. What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that happens when the body either doesn’t produce enough … Continued
Taking Action for a Healthier Heart: National Cholesterol Month Nearly half of all adults have raised cholesterol. This increases our risk of having a heart attack or stroke. October is National Cholesterol Month, so let’s talk about cholesterol. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance. You need the right amount of it in … Continued
The NHS Healthy Start scheme The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps young families on low incomes to buy healthy food and milk. You could be eligible for NHS Healthy Start if you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have children under four and receive certain benefits. Once on the scheme, you’ll receive a prepaid card, … Continued
Give it a go: Healthy Eating Week 2024 This week is The British Nutrition Foundation’s Health Eating Week. We encourage everyone to try it and take small steps toward living a healthy and sustainable life. Here are some small, positive changes you can make this week. Click or tap an image below to jump to … Continued
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Small changes can make a big difference to a healthy heart October has been National Cholesterol Month. It’s all about raising awareness and importance of maintaining a healthy cholesterol level. Small changes can make a big difference to your cholesterol levels and heart health through your habit, diet and exercise. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a … Continued
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Do you know your risk of developing Diabetes? More people than ever are living with diabetes. Nearly 5 million people in the UK have some form of diabetes, including around 850,000 who are yet to be diagnosed. In 2006, the total number of people diagnosed with diabetes was 2.1 million, meaning new cases have more … Continued
