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SLEEPING WELL!

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

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GET MOVING!

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

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How Healthy Are You?

Would you like to know how healthy you are? Patient.co.uk has a tool for you to work this out. Register on the website and complete the questionnaire with as accurate information as possible. The tool will then plot your place … Continue reading

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How common are mental illnesses in the UK?

Anxiety will affect 10% of the population Bipolar disorder will affect one in 100 One in every 150 15-year-old girls will get anorexia, and one in every 1000 15-year-old boys 20% of people will become depressed at some point in … Continue reading

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Work the Walk

Did you know that walking between Keynes and Darwin colleges its approximately 1000 steps  (half a mile)?   Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. It’s underrated as … Continue reading

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