Healthy living is the practice of health enhancing behaviours, and living in healthy ways.
Eating healthily, taking exercise & keeping fit and being at an ideal weight are all important factors in order to live a long and healthy life.
For a complete guide to healthy living for all age groups including a 12 week fitness plan, recipes and exercise routines follow this link.
A downloadable guide to healthy living for the elderly is available from AgeUK
Healthy Eating
Guides to Healthy Eating are available at the following links:
- The Eatwell Guide
- 25 Simple Tips to Make Your Diet Healthier
- Ten wrinkle-busting foods
- Healthy Recipes
- Healthy eating guide
- The Definitive Guide to Healthy Eating in Real Life
Healthy Start Scheme
The Healthy Start scheme, funded by the NHS, can help you buy basic foods like milk or fruit if you’re pregnant or have a child under 4.
For full details of what you may get, eligibility and how to claim go to GOV.UK. If you qualify for the scheme you’ll be sent vouchers you can use in over 30,000 shops in the UK. You can also get coupons to swap for free vitamins.
Staying cool in a heatwave
High temperatures can be dangerous to your health. Find advice and tips on how to stay cool at NHS.uk.
Additional advice is available at the following links:
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