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How can Physical Activity help you sleep?
Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and staves off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities and reduce the ability to concentrate, think clearly and process memories. Most adults require between 7-9 hours and children and […]
The Male Menopause
When the word menopause is mentioned, we mainly think of how it affects women, but many males encounter the Male menopause which is also known as the ‘andropause’. At times it is made light of as “mid-life crisis but it is very real. The male menopause is when age-related changes (age 50 or older) occur in male hormone levels. The same […]
What is Obesity?
The term obesity is used to describe a person who is very overweight and carrying a lot of excess body fat. This can in turn impair health and increases the risk of other health conditions developing. The most widely used method to check if you’re a healthy weight is by using the body mass index (BMI). BMI is a measure of […]
NHS Guidance – Are You Thinking About Bariatric Surgery To Help With Weight Loss?
Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric or metabolic surgery, is sometimes used as a treatment for people who are very obese. If you have tried all other weight loss methods, such as modifying and restricting your dietary intake and exercise, but have struggled to lose weight or keep it off then surgery may be an option for you. After Bariatric surgery […]
World Diabetes Day 2022 – 14th November
Useful links: For more information on Type 1 diabetes symptoms | Diabetes UK Find out your risk of Type 2 Diabetes by accessing Diabetes UK – Know Your Risk of Type 2 diabetes Sign up to the ‘Paint your nails’ challenge by accessing Nailing Diabetes | Get involved in Fundraising | Diabetes UK
Suffering From Long Covid? We can help you..
See the below details about our Long Covid Support Group: Symptoms of Long Covid: While most people who contact Covid will recover in the first few weeks of their symptoms and will be fully recovered within 12 weeks, it is estimated there are around 1.5 million people in the UK living with Long Covid, (also known as Post Covid Syndrome). Recovery […]
Relaxation – Give one of our new audio guides a try
What is relaxation An important factor in taking time to look after yourself well, is to make time for relaxation. Relaxation techniques are a great way to help with stress and any worries or anxieties you may be experiencing, which can help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have a health condition. Relaxation isn’t only about peace […]
Watch our latest video on how we can support you to stop smoking…
How can we support you to Stop Smoking: Regular support sessions with a qualified Health Coach Access to free nicotine replacement products including Nicotine Patches, Vaping products and many more Access to Kirklees Wide face to face support drop in sessions Use of latest SmokerLyzer CO device to monitor progression/reduction in Carbon Monoxide levels Watch our video below to find out […]
Stoptober 2022 – Watch our latest video on how we can help you to stop smoking
What is Stoptober? Stoptober is a 28 day long event run each October during which participants are encouraged to stop smoking. Public Health England created the annual campaign and continues to fund it. The idea is that participants pledge themselves to not smoke during the 28 day period, with a mind to giving up altogether. Over 250000 smokers took part last […]
5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. Connect with other people Be physically active Learn new skills Give to others Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness) For more information visit 5 steps […]