Category: health

·       79% of us say laughter has helped us get through lockdown while 25% say we value it more than ever before ·       Laughter and indulging in our favourite food (23%) makes us feel better than exercising (19%) ·       56% say laughing has helped us de-stress at this time, with 48% agreeing it’s […]

There has been a 21% increase in the frequency of alcohol consumption in the UK since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) lockdown. It has been suggested that stress and anxiety, as well as changes to our daily routine, are the reasons why some people are drinking more. Too much alcohol can be […]

Heart Research always have our best interests at heart literally so here are some ideas to think about before just ordering that favourite takeaway. The number of takeaway food outlets has risen in recent years and this may have contributed to the rise in rates of obesity in the UK. […]

Some more tips to stay healthy from the Heart Research people:- Regular physical activity will help you to maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart healthy. Cycling is a fun way to improve your overall health and wellbeing as well as enabling you to get out and explore your […]

While in lockdown perhaps we are not looking after ourselves as well as we should and forget about simple things like blood pressure. Some more tips from the Heart Foundation are reminders to take some steps to keep healthy especially as it might not be so easy to have our […]

Just a few thoughts from the Heart Foundation to offer some alternative ideas for barbeques that are the healthy option. Summer is here and many of us are heading out to our gardens to fire up the barbecue. Some of the foods traditionally cooked on barbecues, such as burgers and […]

Public Health England (PHE) are launching new guidance to help people improve their sleep as new research shows 41% of England are struggling during lockdown. They have teamed up with Colin Espie, Professor of Sleep Medicine in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Oxford who has NHS-approved tips […]

It’s National Epilepsy Week (18 – 24 May). Every year since 1958, people with epilepsy have united this week to tell others about the condition. This year is no different. Case studies and spokespeople from across the regions are available for interview. As lockdown continues, the charity Epilepsy Action is celebrating […]

A new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) has opened at Lewes Victoria Hospital on the site of the former Minor Injury Unit – opening on time despite the Covid-19 pandemic.  To ensure the safety of staff and patients, changes to the way the service operates have been put in place in […]

Co-operative Alliance Council Leaders on Lewes District Council have called for workplaces to have a certified and published plan for Covid-safety to be in place before employees are required to return to work. Following the Prime Minister’s call for a return to work, council leaders are clear that the return […]

The rise of our canine companions as ‘four legged therapists’ during lockdown The UK has always been a nation of dog lovers but our pooches are helping us more than ever not only just to survive modern life but actually thrive in it. We are increasingly turning to our four-legged friends […]

Here are some ideas to keep us all fit from the Heart Foundation to keep us healthy:- At a time when gyms are closed and the population is being asked to stay at home, finding ways to keep active can be challenging. Regular physical activity is strongly associated with a […]

GP practices across Sussex have transformed the way they work to ensure local patients remain safe and get the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the safety of patients and practice staff a priority, new measures have been introduced through the creation of dedicated sites and areas within […]

Now that we have all the excuses not to follow a healthy diet our friends at the Heart Research have a little reminder that it is important not to neglect our diets. At a time when we are spending more time at home, shopping for food less frequently and no […]

Eating five portions of fruit and veg every day can help keep your heart healthy and reduce the risk of heart disease. What counts as a portion? Eighty grams of fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and veg or 30g dried fruit count as one portion. For example, one fresh pear […]

Getting children involved in cooking from an early age can help them to develop the skills they need to plan and cook healthy meals throughout their lives as well as overcoming picky-eating. With most children being schooled at home during the Coronavirus pandemic, now could be a good opportunity to […]

Today, one of the largest UK pet charities is hoping to dispel some misconceptions surrounding the coronavirus and pet care. Whether there will be a spike in pet abandonment is uncertain, but Blue Cross still hope to cast out any misapprehensions that pets can pass the coronavirus on to their […]

You will all be aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Neighbourhood Watch exists to look out for communities across England and Wales and at a time like this they encourage you to consider ways to keep yourself, your loved ones and those in your community safe, particularly the isolated and […]

One in three children who die of cancer are killed by a brain tumour One in four cancer deaths among the under 25s are caused by brain tumours Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s One in ten people who die of cancer under the age […]

More than a third of mums in the South East surveyed felt unable to establish a relationship where they could share concerns about their mental health Ahead of the budget and spending review, the NSPCC’s Fight for a Fair Start campaign is urging the Government to invest £700m in ‘The […]

More than two thirds of UK smokers (67%) are planning on giving up at some point in the future 66% of smokers in the UK tried to kick the habit in 2019 and failed – with social situations named the main reason for their failure 11% of people say they […]

Modern families are tired of purchasing products with too many listed ingredients. Simplicity is increasingly important when buying for their family, rather than scrutinising a long list, time-pressed parents say. New research by Danone suggests that over half of young people (56%) want food brands to offer products made with […]

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched a campaign in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society to help convenience retailers and colleagues better understand and support customers living with dementia. The campaign aims to create 25,000 Dementia Friends in the convenience sector to help customers, colleagues and communities affected by dementia. […]

Training for and completing a marathon improves the health of a new runner’s arteries, cutting about four years off their “vascular age”, a study suggests. Researchers from Barts and University College London tested 138 novice runners attempting the London Marathon. Over six months of training, their arteries regained some youthful […]

Almost two thirds of employees (65%) go to bed on Sunday night dreading returning to their place of work. On average, they say they feel this dread, known as the Sunday night blues, three times a month, highlighting a crisis in the UK workforce. No more keenly is this felt […]

A few more details about this important project being run by the Young Mayor of Seaford

A youth-led not-for-profit organisation that works in communities along the south coast of England has been awarded a £9,600 grant from national charity Heart Research UK to educate young people about how to look after their hearts. Blueprint 22, which works with 16-25-year-olds from Brighton to Bognor Regis, has been […]

HEALTH workers in East Sussex have been getting their flu jab – and are encouraging other people in vulnerable groups to do the same. As the days shorten, the temperatures drop and the flu season approaches, East Sussex County Council’s public health team is calling on those eligible to ensure […]