Who is Smoking? Current figures suggest that approximately 11.9% of the adult (16 and over) UK population smokes – this translates to about 1 in 8 people. Within the four countries that make up the UK, England has the lowest proportion of smokers at 11.6%, followed by Wales at 12.6%, Northern Ireland at 13.3% and […]
This years Winter Survival Guide is here! This handy little guide includes top tips for keeping healthy over winter, how to keep warm, staying safe on the roads as well as signposting to helplines if you need some support this festive season and places where you can give back.
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in your arteries, you need some pressure in order to push the blood around the body when the heart pumps. Throughout the day, depending on what you are doing, your blood pressure will go up and down, however, if your blood pressure is consistently high (even when resting) […]
It cannot be understated how important water is to the human body. Every part of the body (organs, cells, tissue) needs water to function properly. Hydration is important for our health. The amount of water we should be taking in each day may be different for each individual (generally the goal is 6-8 glasses of […]
Why do we need sun lotion? Sun lotion is the best way to protect your skin from sun burns. Sun burn can happen from extended periods of time outside with no sun lotion or not enough sun lotion or from using tanning beds. Reoccurring sunburn can lead to sun damage that can then cause skin […]
7.6 million people in the UK are currently living with a heart or circulatory disease. In the UK someone dies from a heart or circulatory condition every 3 minutes. It is estimated that more than half of the people in the UK will get a heart or circulatory condition in their lifetime. Its so easy […]
New year, new you?? With the start of a brand new year, now is the perfect time to set some goals, make those resolutions and start afresh! If one of your goals is to cut down on the alcohol then this post will give you some starting tips. Cutting down the amount of alcohol you […]
Driving in winter- something we don’t tend to think about until something goes wrong. However, in winter breakdowns and accidents are more common due to challenging weather and road conditions. We are here to help! Here are some of the best top tips to ensure you are fully prepared for driving in winter: Driving on […]
As Christmas is rapidly approaching we find ourselves at the beginning of cold and flu season, which is the worst. Statistically most of us will get at least one cold every year, but there are things we can do to reduce the risk of catching one. Colds are caused by viruses that are so easily […]
Why do we need sun lotion? Sun lotion is the best way to protect your skin from sun burns. Sun burn can happen from extended periods of time outside with no sun lotion or not enough sun lotion or from using tanning beds. Reoccurring sunburn can lead to sun damage that can then cause skin […]
