Deaths from heart attacks halved
Thu, Jan, 26 2012
Deaths from heart attacks have halved in less than a decade. Almost 80,000 heart attack victims have been saved due to healthier lifestyles and better treatment.
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One in three Britons don't get enough sleep
Fri, Jan, 20 2012
One in four adults in the UK have sleeping difficulties. Getting too little sleep increases the risks of anxiety, depression, heart disease and diabetes. It also increases the risk of premature death.
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Ready steady cook!
Thu, Jan, 5 2012
The Department of Health takes action on obesity, this time by supporting a cookbook with healthy and cheap recipes developed by Jamie Oliver, Ainsley Harriott and Lloyd Grossman.
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Save someone’s life by hands-only CPR
Wed, Jan, 4 2012
Hands-only CPR to the beat of Stayin’ Alive should encourage more people and untrained bystanders to take action if someone gets a cardiac arrest. Hard, fast and uninterrupted chest compressions can save lives.
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Fight festive over-indulgence with a lunchtime walk
Wed, Dec, 21 2011
Exercise increases the body’s ability to break down fat in your blood faster and the effect of each exercise session lasts for a couple of days.
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One in three diabetes deaths could be avoided
Thu, Dec, 15 2011
Up to 24,000 diabetes-related deaths could be avoided in England each year, if patients and doctors better managed the condition.
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Alcohol hospital admissions double in a decade
Wed, Dec, 14 2011
The number of people being admitted to hospital after drinking too much alcohol has more than doubled the past decade.
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Flexible working hours boost employee health
Wed, Dec, 7 2011
Introducing flexible working hours can increase employees’ overall health and balance between family life and work. Results from a new study also show increased energy levels and improved sleep.
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Inactivity kills
Thu, Dec, 1 2011
Research shows that it is better to be overweight and active than normal and sedentary.
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Support employees as Britain is on the brink of new recession
Tue, Nov, 29 2011
Britain could go back into recession this winter. How do you support your colleagues and promote health when the economy is weakening?
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