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In today’s high stress, fast paced environment, cigarette smoking is a habit that a lot of people develop as an addiction due to many reasons such as peer pressure, stress, media influences etc. A majority of smokers often ignore the effects which smoking has on your body. Read this article with some effective home remedies to help you put an end to your smoking habits.
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Smoking and tobacco use carry high risks to human health. In the UK, 12 million adults smoke (28% of men and 24% of women). Smoking is responsible for 114,000 deaths each year which represents one in every five deaths in the UK. Most of these deaths are from lung cancer, coronary heart disease and chronic obstructive lung disease, the main diseases associated with smoking. It is estimated that about half of all smokers will eventually be killed by their habit. This article covers the different options available to help quit smoking.
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Avocados contain many essential nutrients, such as vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, as well as copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, fibre, protein, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (such as omega-3 fatty acids), folate and several other beneficial elements. Read on to find out more about the health benefits of avocados...
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Turmeric is loaded with many healthy nutrients such as protein, dietary fibre, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc. Due to all these factors, turmeric is often used to treat a wide variety of health problems. The root of turmeric is also used widely to make medicinal properties. Read on to find out more...
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Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting the sugars from apples which turns them into acetic acid – the active ingredient in vinegar. Read on to find out more about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar...
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Ginger is a natural herb that is used across the globe as a spice. Due to the various health benefits of ginger, this herb also is considered a virtual medicine chest. Various studies have proven that ginger is highly effective for treating a number of health problems.
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This Month Is National Walking Month which is taking place in May 2018 with the purpose During May to see as many people as possible give walking everyday journeys a go, and there are loads of ways to take part. This is to help raise awareness and encourage people to walk more of the health benefits of walking. This campaign is run by a UK charity Living Streets.
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On Your Feet Britain

25 Apr 2018

Take part in the national day when workers across Britain unite together and participate in a variety of fun and simple activities to #SitLess and #MoveMore at work on Friday 27th April 2018 and spread the word on social media to show your support for the campaign and raise awareness.
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Fruit and vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet and can help us stay healthy. It's important that we eat enough of them. Evidence shows there are significant health benefits to getting at least five 80g portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. That's five portions of fruit and veg in total, not five portions of each.
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Advice on how to plan to reduce or quit alcohol consumption both short and long term.
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