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Tomorrow is Fruity Friday (Friday May 18th) - an annual campaign by the World Cancer Research Fund aimed at encouraging people to lead a healthy lifestyle, reduce the risk of cancer and raise funds for cancer prevention research. People are being asked to have ‘just one more’ portion of fruits or veg on Fruity Friday as a simple step towards reducing cancer risk. On average children currently eat only 3 portions of fruit & veg a day, and adults only eat around 4 portions a day, so on Fruity Friday let’s all aim to have ‘just one more’. We should all be aiming for at least 5 A DAY! It’s easy to take part in Fruity Friday and make a difference – simply wear something yellow and make a donation of £2. Read the full article on our home page or go to www.fruityfriday.org.

Tomorrow is Fruity Friday (Friday May 18th) - an annual campaign by the World Cancer Research Fund aimed at encouraging people to lead a healthy lifestyle, reduce the risk of cancer and raise funds for cancer prevention research. People are being asked to have ‘just one more’ portion of fruits or veg on Fruity Friday as a simple step towards reducing cancer risk. On average children currently eat only 3 portions of fruit & veg a day, and adults only eat around 4 portions a day, so on Fruity Friday let’s all aim to have ‘just one more’. We should all be aiming for at least 5 A DAY! It’s easy to take part in Fruity Friday and make a difference – simply wear something yellow and make a donation of £2. Read the full article on our home page or go to www.fruityfriday.org.

This week is ‘National Walk to Work Week’ and is the ideal time to give walking a go. Join the thousands of employees across the UK who will be walking to, from and during work as part of a fun, national challenge which motivates you and your colleagues to get fit, be active and enjoy your commute! Walking is an easy form of exercise, can be fitted in on your way to or from work, at lunchtime or throughout the day, and is a great way to ensure that being desk-bound at work doesn’t stop you being active. For more information you can read the full article on our home page or visit the website at www.livingstreets.org.uk.

This week is ‘National Walk to Work Week’ and is the ideal time to give walking a go. Join the thousands of employees across the UK who will be walking to, from and during work as part of a fun, national challenge which motivates you and your colleagues to get fit, be active and enjoy your commute! Walking is an easy form of exercise, can be fitted in on your way to or from work, at lunchtime or throughout the day, and is a great way to ensure that being desk-bound at work doesn’t stop you being active. For more information you can read the full article on our home page or visit the website at www.livingstreets.org.uk.

One of the key skills to managing workplace stress is knowing how to say ‘no’. Saying ‘yes’ can win you brownie points in the short term, but if you take on too much and fail to deliver, it can be a disastrous long-term strategy. Have confidence in your ‘no’ when you think it’s the right decision, even though it may not be the most popular one.

One of the key skills to managing workplace stress is knowing how to say ‘no’. Saying ‘yes’ can win you brownie points in the short term, but if you take on too much and fail to deliver, it can be a disastrous long-term strategy. Have confidence in your ‘no’ when you think it’s the right decision, even though it may not be the most popular one.

May 2012 is ‘Action on Stroke Month’. A stroke is a brain attack that happens suddenly and without warning. Every year an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke - stroke can affect anyone, no matter what their age. There are many factors that can increase your risk of stroke, including your genes, age, diet, the amount of alcohol you drink, whether you smoke, and how fit you are. There are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the risk of stroke, for example stop smoking, watch your alcohol intake, follow a healthy diet and get regular exercise, and maintain a healthy weight. For more information, read the full article on our home page or go to www.stroke.org.uk.

May 2012 is ‘Action on Stroke Month’. A stroke is a brain attack that happens suddenly and without warning. Every year an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke - stroke can affect anyone, no matter what their age. There are many factors that can increase your risk of stroke, including your genes, age, diet, the amount of alcohol you drink, whether you smoke, and how fit you are. There are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the risk of stroke, for example stop smoking, watch your alcohol intake, follow a healthy diet and get regular exercise, and maintain a healthy weight. For more information, read the full article on our home page or go to www.stroke.org.uk.

Watch your fat intake! Fats and sugars may be a source of treats but the health benefits from fatty and sugary foods are limited. Keep the amount you eat to a minimum, particularly if you are trying to manage your weight. Fats do however provide us with essential fatty acids which are vital for proper nerve function. You should still try to limit the amount of fat you use for cooking though – look for fats that are rich in polyunsaturates or monounsaturates like sunflower oil or olive oil.

Watch your fat intake! Fats and sugars may be a source of treats but the health benefits from fatty and sugary foods are limited. Keep the amount you eat to a minimum, particularly if you are trying to manage your weight. Fats do however provide us with essential fatty acids which are vital for proper nerve function. You should still try to limit the amount of fat you use for cooking though – look for fats that are rich in polyunsaturates or monounsaturates like sunflower oil or olive oil.

This May, people across the UK are being urged to leave their cars at home and take to the streets as part of the first National Walking Month. Walking is the cheapest, simplest and one of the most effective forms of exercise that you can do. Walking for just half an hour each morning can transform your fitness levels, reduce stress and anxiety, and vastly improve your concentration levels for the day ahead. It’s easy, it’s affordable and it works! For more information, read the full article on our home page or go to www.livingstreets.org.uk or www.walkengland.org.uk.

This May, people across the UK are being urged to leave their cars at home and take to the streets as part of the first National Walking Month. Walking is the cheapest, simplest and one of the most effective forms of exercise that you can do. Walking for just half an hour each morning can transform your fitness levels, reduce stress and anxiety, and vastly improve your concentration levels for the day ahead. It’s easy, it’s affordable and it works! For more information, read the full article on our home page or go to www.livingstreets.org.uk or www.walkengland.org.uk.

Relax more! More and more people say their job stresses them out. Add on worries about money, relationships and kids, and it’s easy to see why relaxing more would do us good. Look at relaxation as an essential part of your life. You’ll feel fresher and better able to copy with everyday challenges.

Relax more! More and more people say their job stresses them out. Add on worries about money, relationships and kids, and it’s easy to see why relaxing more would do us good. Look at relaxation as an essential part of your life. You’ll feel fresher and better able to copy with everyday challenges.

This week is Depression Awareness Week…. 1 in 5 people suffer from depression - the term used to describe everyday feelings of low mood which can affect us all from time to time. Depression can sometimes make every-day things such as speaking to friends, eating a meal or even just getting out of bed feel almost impossible to manage. People with depression can often feel unable to talk to their family, colleagues and friends about what they’re experiencing and may feel like they have to hide it from those around them. Read the article on our home page for more information or go to www.depressionalliance.org.

This week is Depression Awareness Week…. 1 in 5 people suffer from depression - the term used to describe everyday feelings of low mood which can affect us all from time to time. Depression can sometimes make every-day things such as speaking to friends, eating a meal or even just getting out of bed feel almost impossible to manage. People with depression can often feel unable to talk to their family, colleagues and friends about what they’re experiencing and may feel like they have to hide it from those around them. Read the article on our home page for more information or go to www.depressionalliance.org.

It’s the miracle cure we’ve all been waiting for! It can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50% and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%. It’s free, easy to take, has an immediate effect and you don’t need a GP to get some. Its name? Exercise. Exercise is the miracle cure we’ve always had, but we’ve neglected to take our recommended dose for too long. Being physically active can help you lead a healthier and even happier life. Physical activity can boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. So build physical activity and exercise into your day - whatever your age!

It’s the miracle cure we’ve all been waiting for!

It can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50% and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%. It’s free, easy to take, has an immediate effect and you don’t need a GP to get some. Its name? Exercise. Exercise is the miracle cure we’ve always had, but we’ve neglected to take our recommended dose for too long. Being physically active can help you lead a healthier and even happier life. Physical activity can boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. So build physical activity and exercise into your day - whatever your age!

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and, although the exact causes of bowel cancer aren’t known, there are certain things you can do to reduce your risk of getting bowel cancer. These include stop smoking; recognise the symptoms; exercise regularly; maintain a healthy weight; cut down on alcohol; and eat healthily. For more information, read the full article on our home page or go to www.beatingbowelcancer.org.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and, although the exact causes of bowel cancer aren’t known, there are certain things you can do to reduce your risk of getting bowel cancer. These include stop smoking; recognise the symptoms; exercise regularly; maintain a healthy weight; cut down on alcohol; and eat healthily. For more information, read the full article on our home page or go to www.beatingbowelcancer.org.