Key factors to your health
Stop smoking
Smoking has become ubiquitous with a number of health conditions; cancer, blood pressure and dementia. Look at ways to stop smoking.
Alcohol
Moderating your alcohol consumption is key to reduce your chances of heart disease, cancer and raised blood pressure. View ways in which you can reduce or stop drinking alcohol.
Sleeping well
Getting enough quality of sleep has been shown to reduce your chances of getting dementia and can help with your mental health. View ways to improve your sleep.
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure
A persons blood pressure reading is a key indicator for most illnesses and can be moderated through; frequent exercise, good food, stopping smoking and reducing alcohol intake. Impact of blood pressure and how you can change it.
Being active
Keeping active whether that is walking, participating in sports or doing exercise classes will impact your health. See how much being active helps.
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