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 LGBTQ+ people are far more likely to smoke than straight people. Around seven in 10 LGBTQ+ people smoke regularly, casually or are former smokers. Caroline Kenny, Clinical Professional Lead for Tobacco control at Everyone Health said “There is limited research into why the prevalence for smoking is so high within the LGBTQ+ community but we

18th June marks Father’s Day, and as I headed out to buy a card and gift for the dads in my life, I was dismayed by just how many cards and gifts revolve around alcohol. The number 1 suggested gift item at a large well-known supermarket is a pint glass, closely followed by Beers of

It’s Diabetes Week, and there are over 4 million people living with diabetes, both Type 1 and 2 in the UK currently. However, a report by Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation has estimated that there are 500,000 people in the UK unaware that they have the condition. Could you be one of them? If you

This week as we mark Diabetes Week, we want to celebrate what makes you, you. If you or any of your family has been diagnosed with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes you will be more than familiar with the ongoing ritual of blood sugar measuring, carb counting, HbA1c, blood pressure; the hospital appointments, the never-ending

The key to a healthy diet is about eating a wide range of foods to make sure your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs. Maintaining a healthy weight is about eating the right amount of calories for the amount of activity you do. Eating and drinking more calories than you body uses is

This week celebrates Healthy Eating Week and with the cost of living on the rise, trying to make healthy changes to your diet and lifestyle can come with barriers, and healthy eating should be for everyone. Trying to buy the right foods to keep you healthy and full can be difficult, especially in todays climate,

Did you know the average pack of cigarettes will now set you back a cool £14.47? That works out to £57.88 monthly, and an eye-watering £694.56 a year – if you just have a 1 pack-a-week habit, that is. Are your pockets hurting yet? If the saving on monetary costs isn’t enough to convince you

When it comes to looking after the health of your mouth, you can do more than brushing your teeth to ensure your smile is protected. Smoking can have a huge impact on your mouth health, and can lead to gum disease or mouth cancer if not actioned. The nicotine and tar found in cigarettes can

National Walking Month has officially landed, and we couldn’t think of a better way to mark it with our very own Everyone Health says… #WalkThisMay VIRTUAL walking challenge. If you’re in the EH team and one to always hit your daily steps and close your rings, this is the challenge for them (and quite frankly,

Wellness in the workplace has always been important, healthy employees are generally more productive, have fewer absences and make fewer mistakes. The pandemic highlighted this further and now the challenges of recruiting and retaining staff has seen working and wellness become a must for all employers regardless of size or industry. We can all play