Superfoods are often claimed to provide many benefits for your health. From kale to pomegranates, a new ‘superfood’ seems to be talked about every week. However, in and amidst the latest trends, it seems many people are forgetting about basics, such as fibre. Fibre and your health The benefits of fibre for your health have long been
The NHS has launched a new strategy focusing on health prevention that it hopes will reduce the pressure on hospitals. It is hoped that the 10-year plan could save 500,000 lives through providing support to those whose lifestyles could result in serious illness, that could otherwise be prevented. With a larger proportion of funding being given
Christmas is a wonderful time to relax, but it’s also a very busy period for socialising and catching up with friends and family. With an extended period of time off work or school, your sleeping habits can suffer as a result of late nights and lie-ins. This can affect your health in the short-term as
Maintaining a healthy weight has long been advised for living a healthy life. However, new research has shown that being either underweight or overweight could knock four years off your life expectancy. Maintaining a healthy BMI could be the best way to lower your risk of various health conditions, especially as you go past the
How healthy is your lifestyle? It could have an impact on your life expectancy. New advice from NHS England says that people should cut back on the amount of salt, sugar, alcohol and fat in their diets in order to boost life expectancy by five years. As the government now spends ten times more money
Contact Lens Wearer? Now You Can Recycle Them!
If you’re a contact lens wearer, you’ll know that feeling of not knowing what to do when you’re finished with them. From daily lenses to monthlies, most people throw them away. However, few people realise that contact lenses are actually recyclable, as is the blister…
Superfoods are often claimed to provide many benefits for your health. From kale to pomegranates, a new ‘superfood’ seems to be talked about every week. However, in and amidst the latest trends, it seems many people are forgetting about basics, such as fibre. Fibre and…
Health Prevention - A 21st Century Strategy
The NHS has launched a new strategy focusing on health prevention that it hopes will reduce the pressure on hospitals. It is hoped that the 10-year plan could save 500,000 lives through providing support to those whose lifestyles could result in serious illness, that could otherwise…
Smokers and Drinkers To Receive Help To Quit
Preventing ill health is the focus of the NHS’ new 10-year plan that aims to save up to 500,000 lives. The plans will give particular attention to smokers and drinkers, providing them with the support they need to quit, and reduce the risk of developing…
Staying Safe On NYE - Are You Prepared?
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights of the year. Whether you’re visiting friends, heading out for dinner or spending a night on the town - it’s important that you put staying safe on NYE first. With the NHS already experiencing overcrowding this…
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