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Is walking enough exercise?

‘Getting my steps in’ is a phrase heard all too often these days, and you’ve likely became accustomed to seeing your colleague or family member pacing up and down the room to get those so-called steps in. But, what is the obsession with steps? Why does it always have to be the lucky number 10,000?

Are you eating too much salt?

We’re willing to bet that you didn’t know adults should only be consuming no more than 6g of salt a day (that’s around 1 level teaspoon). It’s an easy assumption for us to make as research has now revealed that, on average, adults in England consume an eyewatering 8.4g a day – 40% above the

Are you drinking away your daily sugar intake?

Festive-themed drinks have officially landed in coffee shops as plenty of caffeine enthusiasts will be scurrying to try them to get into the Christmas spirit, although they may be in for a shock when they discover how much sugar they’re sipping. A ‘coffee and a catch-up’ has been a staple in people’s social lives for

Do you have diabetes? Aged 40-74? Get a FREE NHS Health Check and find out

It’s World Diabetes Day, and there are over 4 million people living with diabetes, both type 1 and 2 in the UK currently. However, a report by Diabetes UK has estimated that there are 850,000 people in the UK unaware that they have the condition. Could you be one of them? If you are aged

How can I reduce my risk of diabetes?

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 woman seen from behind opening food cupboard.

Stock your food cupboards with these foods

We know the feeling all too well: when 5pm hits and you still don’t know what to have for dinner. Of course, opening up the all too familiar UberEats or Deliveroo is an option – but you’re on a budget and you’re really trying to make healthier choices. This is why stocking your cupboards with

Get the most out of your workout with these top tips

So, you’ve made it to the gym or set up your home-workout area. Before jumping straight into your workout, there are a number of things you can do to ensure your safety and effectiveness of your workout to make it count. Ensure your exercise space is clear If you’re headed to the gym, make sure

The vitamin everyone in the UK should consider taking

A new survey by British Nutrition Foundation has revealed that half of Britons are unaware of the UK’s Government guidelines for vitamin D supplements. Given as most of us aren’t getting as much sun exposure as we need currently (hello winter), many of us are falling short in vitamin D (with the main source of

What’s in season this November

Feel that chill in the air? Winter is coming. Luckily for us though, there is still an array of fresh fruit and veg in season that we can throw into our dishes to banish the cold winter blues. Keep reading to discover the freshest (and cheapest!) ingredients to add to your shopping lists this November.

Looking after your mental health in Winter

Feel that chill in the air? Winter is most definitely on its way. As we move into the winter months, many more of us struggle with our mental health. With 1 in 4 people experiencing struggles with their mental health each year in England, we want to reaffirm that it’s ok not to be ok