Helping Yourself Stay Well
It is much better to keep yourself healthy rather than fall ill and need medical care so look after yourself:
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Healthy Diet:
Eat less
Eat more
Drink less alcohol. |
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Alcohol:
Men can drink up to 28 units a week Women can drink up to 21 units a week A unit = 1/2 pint of beer = Pub measure of spirits = Pub glass of wine = Small glass of sherry
Smoking – Why Stop?
A man aged 50 who smokes 20 a day is four times more likely to die from heart disease than a non-smoker of the same age. Lung cancer kills 38,000 people a year in the UK. Each cigarette shortens your life by five to six minutes. It makes your children ill – they are twice as likely to get chest and ear infections. CLICK HERE to go to our more detailed smoking cessation advice. |
Exercise:
It helps to reduce weight. It helps to relieve stress. It makes you feel and look better. Once you have found a form of exercise you enjoy, do it:
Remember: If you are not used to exercise start slowly and build up gradually. Both doctors and nurses will be happy to advise you and your family about these important changes.
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This page provides some brief ideas. To get a more comprehensive reference source, go to the NHS Choices Health and Fitness page where you will find lots of great advice and encouragment.
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Stamina Ratings:
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* Not much effort ** Beneficial effort *** Very good effort **** Excellent effort |