Quit for World Asthma Day

Quit for World Asthma Day

There are just under 5 ½ million people living with Asthma in the UK and every year 250,000 people die of the disease. On average this equates to 3 people every day. Asthma has been estimated to cost the NHS around £1 billion a year. These are worrying figures....
One small step

One small step

If there is one thing that can make a difference to your daily health and wellbeing it’s taking a walk It seems such a small thing to do but at the same time it can help us both mentally and physically to feel better. May is National Walking Month and we wanted...
Eating well on a budget

Eating well on a budget

Eating healthy, nutritious food doesn’t have to be expensive. When we think about healthy food, it’s easy to imagine that it has to be expensive and that we can’t maintain healthy eating on a budget. Well, that’s not exactly true – so...
The benefits of using apps to get active

The benefits of using apps to get active

If you’re looking for an effective tool to help you achieve your fitness goals, it might be just a click away on your smartphone. The rise in mobile technology has revolutionised how we monitor our health and stay active and the growth of wearable fitness trackers...
When you stop smoking, good things start to happen

When you stop smoking, good things start to happen

Stoptober is back! In its 12 years, it has helped 2.5 million people to have a go at putting the fags away for good. Evidence shows that those who can stay smoke-free for 28 days are 5 times more likely to quit. Over 5 million people still smoke in England, and it...
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