nutrition Archives - East Berkshire Primary Care

How Important is Hydration to Your Overall Health?

We’re often told to drink more and stay hydrated throughout the day, but how important is it really? Nutrition and Hydration Week (11th – 17th March) is a good time to learn about the benefits of staying hydrated. Being hydrated helps your body and mind work to the best of their ability, and when you’re

Can You Eat Your Way to Better Mental Health?

Is it really possible to achieve better mental health by eating the right foods? Research shows that what we eat may affect not just our physical health, but our mental health too. It’s no secret that poor diet has been linked to diseases such as diabetes and cancer. However, recent evidence also suggests that bad nutrition could

How to Avoid the Norovirus This Winter

Whether you’ve had it yourself, known someone who has, or have heard about it, you’ll know that norovirus is no joke. Also known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, it’s something that affects people in their thousands over the winter months, causing all sorts of misery. While it’s something that usually lasts 1-2 days, it’s easily

Why Vitamin D Is Essential for Health

Most people get the vitamin D they need from the sun – at least during the spring/summer. However, in winter, your vitamin D levels can dip, which could leave you at risk of bone and back pain, low immunity, fatigue and more. It’s important that you do your bit to increase your vitamin D intake

Women’s Heart Week: Tips for Improving Your Heart Health

Women are probably at a higher risk of heart disease than you think. In fact, it’s actually the biggest cause of death in women worldwide. Women’s Heart Week serves as an excellent reminder to all women of the importance of improving your lifestyle so that you can look after your health and prevent heart disease.