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People often transition to vaping when they want to quit smoking cigarettes, but what if you’re ready to quit vaping? Here’s our help to do it.
Quitting smoking has many health benefits and some start within just hours of stubbing out your last cigarette. Here’s what you can expect in the first 30 days of going smoke free.
We all know plenty about cigarettes and the risks they pose to our health, but what about e-cigarettes?
Once you’ve made the decision to quit, avoiding smoking is a big achievement. Here are our top tips to make staying smoke free that little easier.
Finding out what’s behind your drive to stop smoking can be crucial in making sure you hit your goal and become smoke free for good.
Stress is a natural response from your body when it senses danger. While it’s something we need to function, it can go into overdrive when we’re trying to say goodbye to cigarettes.
Looking for a way to improve your health is great and giving up cigarettes is going to do just that. Find out how quitting can be just the boost you need.
Using a vape can help you when you’re quitting smoking, and vaping is thought to be up to 95% healthier than smoking cigarettes. But there’s so much we don’t know about vaping. Here’s what that means.
Sounds simple, but we know in practise it can be really tricky. We’re often our harshest critic. It’s time to change the way you talk to yourself, and we can help get you started.
Think back to the last time you made a cup of tea. Can you remember turning the kettle on? Stirring your brew? Binning the teabag? Probably not, but that’s ok.
Everyone knows what it’s like to be filled with fear. We feel it emotionally and physically and it’s not pleasant. So why does fear occur when we try to change for the better and what can we do about it?
Just like we have physical health, we have emotional and mental health, but we tend not to notice it unless we become unwell. Find out why emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical wellbeing and what can affect it.
Whether you find it hard to nod off, difficult to stay asleep, or wake early, having problems with sleep are more common than you might think. We’ve got some top tips to help you get the sleep you need.
Lack of sleep can play havoc with weight loss. It can bump up stress levels and make it harder to make good choices, but did you know it also affects our hormones, vital for weight loss?
There’s all manner of fancy mattresses, pillows, oils and other products available that promote better sleep. But, if we get the fundamentals right, we can experience quality sleep without spending anything.
Sleep gives our body and mind restorative time to rest and repair. There’s a whole host of reasons why we struggle to get a good night’s sleep. Let’s look at some and find out what we can do to help.
Cutting down on your drinking is great news for your overall health and wellbeing. We’ve put together some tips to help you set up and maintain a healthy relationship with alcohol.
While drinking in moderation can be an enjoyable part of a balanced lifestyle, how can we tell if we’re becoming dependent on alcohol in our daily lives?
Our relationship with alcohol can change over time. Toxic relationships with alcohol are common, so how do we recognise the signs?
Do you ever find yourself drinking to excess? It’s hard to find moderation with alcohol sometimes, but with our health and wellbeing at stake, there’s good reason to do so. Here’s our top tips to help.
Morning run or evening HIIT session - when’s it best to exercise? Short answer: whenever is best for YOU!
As we age, our joints become less flexible and start getting stiff. This can lead to joint pain or arthritis, so it’s important to try and keep your joints as healthy as you can, and here’s how.
Our concept of what constitutes a healthy body has changed over the years. With a rise in both body shaming and body positivity campaigns in the media, we can be left wondering, can someone really be both overweight and fit?
Being active is key for a healthy body and mind. Good old fashioned walking is easy, free and accessible to most. Let’s have a look at how it can help weight loss, and what we can do to mix it up.
If you’re just starting out in a new home, or you’ve not done much healthy cooking before, getting a few essentials is, er, essential. A few tools can help you prep and cook nutritious and tasty meals and they needn’t cost a fortune.
Contrary to what you might have heard, it is possible to lose weight and keep hold of your muscle and we’ll share how.
A busy day at work, chaos with the kids or a stressful, long commute mean sometimes we can't face cooking. Instead of reaching for the takeaway menu, we need healthy food that's ready to go. Enter: meal prepping.
Eating a balanced diet is essential to keep us in good health and feeling our best. Here’s how to make sure we’re getting a balanced diet.
With one pint of 4% lager containing around 180 cals, it’s easy to see how drinking can sabotage weight loss efforts. The good news is there are plenty of low calorie options out there.
Whether you’re a lapsed bodybuilder or you’re just starting out with strength training, it’s useful to understand how alcohol can affect muscle growth. After all, everyone wants to see definition from hard earned gains.
Drinking alcohol is not only accepted across many cultures, it’s encouraged. Readily available during celebrations and commiserations and a fixture in many homes, using it to manage feelings isn’t uncommon.
If you’ve had a few too many glasses of wine, you’re probably not going to be feeling great in the morning. Boost your chances of avoiding a hangover with our tips.
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We have an important update to share regarding our NHS Health Check Service.
By making simple yet impactful changes to your lifestyle, you can prioritize your heart health and lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Struggling with smoking cravings? Don't worry, you're not alone. This blog offers ten valuable tips to help you overcome those intense urges.
Curious about what happens during your first stop smoking appointment?
Get ready to be inspired by Janet's incredible weight loss success story.
Try some of our favourite gloji recipes to help you cook traditional South Asian dishes in a healthier way.
Neil shares his experience of getting his blood pressure checked and being diagnosed with hypertension.
Discover easy and effective food swaps for better health.
Explore effective strategies and expert advice for managing stress while quitting smoking
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What is protein, why do we need it and how to include it in your diet
Our top tips to help you quit smoking for good
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Learn how to make informed choices and prioritise your health without breaking the bank.
Feeling stuck and unsure of how to make healthy changes in your life? Here's our advice
Discover the importance of carbohydrates, protein, and hydration in supporting your workouts
Say goodbye to misleading advice and hello to a healthier, more informed approach to weight loss.
Say goodbye to tossing and turning, and hello to sweet dreams and energised days
Learn how smoking influences your sleep
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Hear from Roberto who successfully quit smoking with our support
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Denise decided to quit smoking after 47 years to improve to health and COPD.
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