Alcohol is one of the biggest risk factors in the UK for ill-health, disability and death for people aged between 15 and 49.
Why should you take part in dry January?
Five ways to get fit this New Year
As well as the above incentives to get fit, Vitality Health also offer other rewards that you can treat yourself to when you reach your fitness goals. From cinema ticket’s, free coffee and spa breaks at the leading spa resort Champneys, you can reward yourself for your efforts to get fit.
How you can keep healthy this winter
Staying active will not only keep you fit and healthy, it will also generate heat to keep you warm. Even when you don’t really feel like it, try to keep moving.
Stoptober 2017
Health Insurers define a smoker as anyone who has used tobacco products in the past 12 months. This is regardless of whether or not you are only an occasional smoker.
Is Lifestyle Surgery available on your Health Insurance?
For each of the procedures, there are set eligibility and age criteria. You will only be eligible for the above procedures when you have been advised by a consultant that the procedure is clinically necessary.
8 ways to boost your fibre intake
Boost your fibre intake because it can have major benefits for your health, it can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, and also help weight control. According to government guidelines, it is recommended that adults aged 17 and over should eat 30g of fibre a day, but on average we are only consuming about 18g a day. So, if you happen to be having trouble meeting your daily fibre requirement try these 8 simple tips, all of which can help you to increase your fibre intake. Choose a high fibre breakfast cereal e.g. bran flakes, or…
7 Easy Ways to lower your blood pressure
Blood Pressure UK, the UK charity dedicated to lowering the nation’s blood pressure to prevent disability and death from stroke and heart disease, have provided 7 easy ways which can help us all to increase our fruit and vegetable intake to help lower our blood pressure.
Preventing Heart Disease
Whatever your age it is essential to try and keep your heart healthy and The British Heart Foundation (BHF) confirm that this is the most important thing we can do to help prevent and manage heart disease. The BHF provide a number of ways we can look after our hearts on their website and these include: Healthy Eating can help you to prevent Heart Disease A healthy diet can help reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease and stop you gaining weight, reducing your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. The BHF advise us to think of foods…
National Obesity Awareness Week
Eating well and being physically active can have a very positive impact on our health – from the amount of energy we have when we get up in the morning to protecting us against chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life. It can also prevent weight gain and obesity.
Winter Wellness from AXA Health
Within the cold months of winter, there are so many things to consider when trying to keep fit and healthy. AXA Health have provided a whole host of articles and videos to help people look after themselves and their family during the winter months.