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Healthy Living Advice
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Eat a Healthy Diet |
The best diet is one that
includes five portions of fruit and
vegetables every day and reduces or cuts out
completely sugar, alcohol and fat.
For more advice visit
www.takelifeon.co.uk/simple-steps.html
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Get Immunised |
Child Immunisation
Immunisation prepares your child's body to
fight disease. It is important for everyone
to keep up his or her immunity. This
protects your child and family and the wider
community. Research shows that vaccines are
the safest way of protecting your child's
health.
Ask your Health Visitor for further
information.
Further information is available from:
www.immunisation.nhs.uk
Flu and Pneumovax
Vaccination
This vaccination is given annually every
October and November. It is recommended for
the over 65s and anyone with other illnesses
such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, heart
disease, diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis as
they are more likely to develop secondary
infections.
Further information is available from:
www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/Flu
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Moderate Alcohol Intake |
Alcohol is a drug which has
the immediate effect of altering mood.
Because drinking makes people feel relaxed,
happy and even euphoric, many find it
surprising to learn that alcohol is in fact
a depressant.
Alcohol, even when consumed in moderation,
has been linked to a wide range of ailments
and diseases, such as increased risk of
mouth, pharyngeal and oesophageal cancers
(especially if combined with smoking), high
blood pressure and gastrointestinal
complications, such as gastritis, ulcers and
liver disease. Of course, excessive alcohol
can also have detrimental social and
psychological consequences. Moderation and
balance is the key.
Further information is available from:
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
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Quit
Smoking |
Further information is
available from:
http://gosmokefree.nhs.uk
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Take
Regular Exercise |
The best exercise for
cardiovascular fitness is aerobic - any
exercise that gets you breathing more deeply
such as walking, running, swimming, cycling,
dancing or using treadmills and rowing
machines are recommended. Aim for 20 minutes
3 times every week.
Further information is available from:
www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness
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