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Taking Action for a Healthier Heart: National Cholesterol Month

Taking Action for a Healthier Heart: National Cholesterol Month Nearly half of all adults have raised cholesterol. This increases our risk of having a heart attack or stroke. October is National Cholesterol Month, so let’s talk about cholesterol. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance. You need the right amount of it in … Continued

The NHS Healthy Start scheme 

The NHS Healthy Start scheme  The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps young families on low incomes to buy healthy food and milk.  You could be eligible for NHS Healthy Start if you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have children under four and receive certain benefits.  Once on the scheme, you’ll receive a prepaid card, … Continued

Give it a go: Healthy Eating Week 2024

Give it a go: Healthy Eating Week 2024 This week is The British Nutrition Foundation’s Health Eating Week. We encourage everyone to try it and take small steps toward living a healthy and sustainable life. Here are some small, positive changes you can make this week. Click or tap an image below to jump to … Continued

Free Weight Management Course for Patients

Free Weight Management Course for Patients Last year we were happy to share a new, free service to help people in Newcastle lose weight. We are now delighted to say that the service has been renewed until at least the end of 2023 and to share some of its success. Anyone over 18 living in … Continued

Small changes can make a big difference to a healthy heart

Small changes can make a big difference to a healthy heart October has been National Cholesterol Month. It’s all about raising awareness and importance of maintaining a healthy cholesterol level. Small changes can make a big difference to your cholesterol levels and heart health through your habit, diet and exercise.  What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a … Continued

Do you know your risk of developing Diabetes?

Do you know your risk of developing Diabetes? More people than ever are living with diabetes. Nearly 5 million people in the UK have some form of diabetes, including around 850,000 who are yet to be diagnosed. In 2006, the total number of people diagnosed with diabetes was 2.1 million, meaning new cases have more … Continued