Being physically active for at least 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week, is easier than you think. It can include anything from gardening to cycling for part of your journey to work, says fitness expert Nicki Waterman.
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Most people would baulk at consuming a full glass of single cream, but wouldn't think twice about the calorie content of a couple of pints. But the calorie content is similar and, over time, excess alcohol intake can easily contribute to gaining weight.
Find out how many calories are in your drink and get tips on avoiding weight gain…
Andy Stevenson was looking for an exercise plan to lose weight and get fit that would work around his busy schedule. He found that the NHS Couch to 5K Plan ticked all the boxes.
Premiership football manager Sam Allardyce talks about his heart operation and how regular visits to his GP may have saved his life.
Within a year of stopping smoking, your risk of heart attack falls to about half that of a continuing smoker, and within 10 years the risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker.
Find out more…Andy Jones liked to eat a lot of salt with his food. The excessive salt Andy was adding to his food had raised his blood pressure to dangerous levels - causing a stroke.
Over 55's in Britain are more likely than their European counterparts to be regular drinkers and Britain is the only country in Europe to have a statistically significant number of over 55's drinking more than 6 units per day.
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