Want to stop smoking? We all know that smoking is bad for your health (not to mention bank balance) but giving up is another matter. If you’ve tried stopping or always thought it would be too hard then our Stop Smoking service is for you. People who get help to stop are three times more
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the biggest killers in the UK which is why it’s so important we look after our hearts. There are plenty of simple tweaks you can make to your daily routine that can help to keep your heart healthy and in great shape which we’ve covered below: Stub out the smoking
Cigarette prices have embarked on a serious hike over the years. As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed his plans to increase the cost once more in the government’s Autumn Statement, we’ve casted our minds all the way back to 1995 to see how prices have soared. In 1995, you could head to the shops and
A recent NHS-backed project study has made headlines after revealing over a quarter of over-20s in the UK have high cholesterol, blamed on the reliance on food delivery apps and the rise of ‘Deliveroo lifestyles’. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital for normal functioning of the body. However, too much cholesterol can cause
The International Diabetes Federation has revealed that 1 in 10 adults worldwide currently live with diabetes, with over 90% of these having type 2 diabetes. Although there are now a number of ways to check your risk for type 2 diabetes, it is believed there is still an estimated 850,000 people in the UK who
A series of raids have been carried out across the UK by Trading Standards officers in Staffordshire and Greater Manchester. The vapes, which had a combined value of a staggering £113,000, have been seized in the raids as part of a National Trading Standards initiative to tackle the supply and sale of illegal vapes and
It’s World Menopause Day, and this year’s theme is focusing on cardiovascular disease. Menopause is one of the risk factors that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women as a result of the lack of oestrogen being produced. Oestrogeon is necessary for your heart health as it protects the arteries of your heart
From Sober October to Stoptober, millions of people around the nation will be attempting to give up one of their vices next month for at least 28 days to reap the benefits of going smoke or alcohol free. With October looming, we’re sure self-doubt has started to kick in and you’re starting to wonder if
With Stoptober just under a month away, many of us will have quitting smoking for the 28-day challenge on our minds. Typically when people quit smoking, they will use stop smoking treatments (NRT) to help curb those pesky cravings and reduce withdrawal symptoms. If you’ve not had much success with quitting before (did you know
Long gone are the days of loom bands and Silly Bandz being the innocent tween trends to take over the nation and send our kids into a frenzy. The latest craze to sweep our youth’s generation are fruity flavoured disposable vapes that bare a striking resemblance to highlighter pens you’d find in a pencil case.