Category: Cholesterol
It’s never too late to quit smoking. Your body will begin to repair much more quickly than you think, leading to noticeable health changes week-on-week. This is regardless of how long you have smoked for and how heavy your habit was. Just take a…
October in National Cholesterol Month – are you aware of your cholesterol level? Every 7 minutes, someone in the UK will have a heart attack. Every 12 minutes, someone in the UK will have a stroke. Having high cholesterol significantly increases your risk of succumbing…
Snacking can be something we do without even realising it, and can often be on foods high in salt, sugar and fat. Many of these choices will hinder our overall health and wellbeing, as well as provide little in the way of energy and nutrition….
How much fat do we need? A small amount of fat is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. Fat is a source of essential fatty acids, which the body cannot make itself. Fat also helps to absorb some vitamins for the body. However, any fat…
Embarking on a healthier lifestyle is what many of us strive for. Be that at the beginning of the week, month or year. This idea can often seem daunting and unachievable. However, small changes are all that are needed in order to create a healthy…
With February being national Heart Month, are you aware of these lesser known risks heart disease and stroke? Around 7.4 million people in the UK are living with heart and circulatory diseases – this is approximately twice the amount as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease combined….
Embarking on a healthier lifestyle is what many of us strive for. Be that at the beginning of the week, month or year. This idea can often seem daunting and unachievable. However, small changes are all that are needed in order to create a healthy…
The number of vegans in Great Britain has quadrupled between 2014 and 2019, with vegans making up 1.16% of the population. Since 2014, Veganuary has inspired more than 500,000 to go vegan throughout January. The drive towards a more plant-based diet is fuelled by a…
Sign up to Veg Pledge for Cancer Research this November. Cancer Research are challenging you to go veggie or vegan for the whole of November to raise money towards cancer research. You can find loads of tips, tricks and inspiration on fundraising ideas and how…
High cholesterol is a silent killer – every 7 minutes someone in the UK will have a heart attack and every 12 minutes someone in the UK will have a stroke. Having high cholesterol levels will increase your risk of succumbing to these diseases. Therefore,…
Dropping into a fast food outlet can happen more often than some of us would like to admit. Whilst the occasional fast food meal won’t do much damage, making it a regular habit could have some serious health consequences. Read on to find out the…
With Men’s Health Week running from 10-16 June, it’s a great opportunity to ask yourself, do you look after your health? Could you take better care of yourself? If the answer is yes, how would you begin to do so? According to a survey, 9…