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Know your numbers week! Do you know the risk of high blood pressure?

Somerset Health Checks are urging residents of Somerset to get their blood pressure checked for FREE during Know Your Numbers! Week – the UK’s biggest free blood pressure testing event held at ‘Pressure Stations’ around the country from 09-15 September 2019.

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Understanding Dementia and How Best to Prevent It

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. But who does it affect and how best can we prevent it?

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Reducing saturated fat lowers blood cholesterol and risk of CVD

The link between high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is not a new one. A recent study published this week by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition on the link between saturated fats and CVD concludes the advice is still the same.

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Meet the Newest Member of the Team!

Introducing our newest member of the team, Health Check Consultant Lottie Berryman!

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Is There a Link Between Sugary Drinks and Cancer?

A recent study published by the British Medical Journal suggests sugary drinks including fruit juice and fizzy pop may increase the risk of cancer. The French scientists suggested the impact of blood sugar levels may be to blame.

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Reducing Salt Intake to Combat High Blood Pressure

While salt is an essential mineral for many of the body’s processes, too much of it can have detrimental effects on our health.

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Getting Active Regardless of Ability

Most adults are aware that getting active has its benefits, usually stating its association with weight loss as its biggest advantage.

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Men's Health

Men’s Health Week 2019 – Know Your Numbers

Its Men’s Health Week 2019! But what does this mean? Well, one man in every five dies before he is old enough to retire. We want to improve that statistic and encourage men to be aware of their health and know their numbers.

 

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What a Healthy Weight Practitioner Eats in a Day

We spoke with Healthy Weight Practitioner, Frauke, about her eating habits in a typical day at work. Check out the video below for more information and a few tips on how to eat healthily while you’re on the go.

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NHS Health Checks From a Pharmacist’s Perspective

A local Pharmacist explains the NHS Health Check experience from a her perspective. Giving insights into the feedback clients share, and how delivering NHS Health Checks has revealed new ways of elevating personal health habits.

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