June 14th is World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). This global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations while thanking people who have already donated. Figures from the NHS reveal that the trust needs over 200 000 new donors each year to meet future patient needs. There is currently a countrywide shortage, particularly
Do you struggle to eat your greens? Salads and green vegetables aren’t the most exciting of food options, but they’re important for your diet. Packed full of nutrients, low in calories and easy to prepare, it’s important to make them a key part of your everyday eating. If you want to up your greens intake
Never underestimate the importance of strong bones. Not only do they help to keep your body strong and mobile, but they protect your organs and store healthy calcium too. Building strong bones is something that’s vital during childhood, but it’s important to look after your bones as you get older too. Discover more about the
Thanks to advances in medical treatment and greater awareness of what’s needed for a healthy lifestyle, life expectancy has continued to improve in the UK. However, the latest research shows that the UK is experiencing a slowdown when it comes to life expectancy rates. The UK has slipped from being one of the top performers in improving
January is a popular time for dieting. The new year, as well as a festive season full of eating and drinking means many people will start the year looking for a fast and effective way to lose weight. While it may be tempting to be try the latest headline-grabbing diet or something you’ve read about
Breathe Easy Week: Do You Need to Get Your Breath Checked?
Breathe Easy Week is being celebrated between the 17th and 23rd of June this year. It is the British Lung Foundation’s (BLF) annual awareness week to promote the importance of lung health and inform people about the risks of lung disease. Efficient lungs support a healthy body…
World Blood Donor Day: Who Can Donate?
June 14th is World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). This global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations while thanking people who have already donated. Figures from the NHS reveal that the trust needs over 200 000 new donors each year to meet…
How Carers Can Stay Healthy and Connected
Today, many unpaid carers are not receiving the advice and support they need. Some people don't even realise they're classed as carers, even though they are solely responsible for another person's wellbeing. Taking place between 10-16 June 2019, Carers Week aims to raise awareness for…
Cervical Cancer Screening Tests: Why You Shouldn't Put Yours Off
The 10th-16th of June marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, an important annual campaign to improve and raise awareness of women's health issues. While many women feel anxious about attending these appointments, cervical cancer screening saves lives, so putting them off can have dangerous health implications.…
Diabetes Week: The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2
Diabetes Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness of Diabetes and helps fund vital research. The condition is on the rise in the UK, with approximately 3.8 million people now diagnosed. It’s estimated that almost 1 million people are also living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, bringing…
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