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According to a new Government report the amount of calories obtained from sugar in our diet should be no more than 5% of our total daily calorie intake. This is half of the previous recommendation of 10% To find out … Continue reading →

With spring here and sunnier days on the way we all need to be more careful in the sun. A recent survey by the British Association of Dermatology suggest that more than three-quarters of Britons would not recognise  the signs … Continue reading →

Talking about mental health – Mind and Rethink Mental Illness have joined together to develop a campaign aimed at ending the stigma faced by people with mental health problems. They are encouraging everyone to talk about mental health. You don’t … Continue reading →

New research from the University of Cambridge has found that all people die from inactivity than they do from obesity. However, a brisk 20 minute walk everyday would provide substantial health benefits. If you need some encouragement to get going, … Continue reading →

TATT – Feeling tired is so common that is has been given its own acronym TATT, which stands for ‘Tired all the time’. Up to one in five people feels unusually tired at any given time and one in ten … Continue reading →

More than a third of Adults in England at are risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes include, feeling thirsty, passing urine frequently, particularly at night, feeling very tired, weight loss and loss of muscle bulk. … Continue reading →

Are you feeling nervous worried or upset about little things. Do you want to identify and overcome problem emotions? Develop good coping skills for the future and enjoy good mental health, Moodgym might be just the programme for you. Moodgym … Continue reading →

Tinnitus is not a disease it is a condition in which noises, usually buzzing or ringing are heard in the ear in the absence of corresponding external sound. An estimated 10% of the UK population are affected by tinnitus and … Continue reading →

Most people experience sleep problems at some point in their lives. Possibly as many as a third of people in the UK suffer from insomnia – that is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. Insomnia appears to affect more … Continue reading →

Walking more could save lives. The ‘walking works’ report by the Ramblers Association and Macmillan cancer support showed walking was a free activity which could transform peoples lives. Being physically active reduces the odds of suffering heart problems or stroke. … Continue reading →