Being active is very good for your health and reduces your risk of cardiovascular diseases.  Try to find activities that you enjoy.  Do something that makes your heart beat faster, makes you feel warmer and your breathing faster.  Even short bursts can help.  Every time you are active for 10 minutes or more it counts.  Try to build up to 150 minutes a week.  It is also important to reduce the amount of time you spend sitting.  Take regular standing breaks during the day. 

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For local opportunities and support visit: Live Well Greenwich | Healthy living activities around Greenwich, London

It is important to keep within the recommended alcohol guidelines.  Men and women are recommended to not drink more than 14 units of alcohol each week. 

 

Have a few alcohol-free days each week.  

Try smaller drinks, stick to singles, half pints or bottle beer instead of pints or alternate with alcohol free drinks.

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For more information on alcohol consumption, please visit:

Drinkaware Home | Drinkaware

Giving up smoking is the best thing you can do for your health.  Even if you have smoked for years, quitting now will still reduce your risk of heart and circulatory diseases.

You are four times more likely to quit with support. 

 

If you would like to accept free nicotine replacement products and support, call the Greenwich Health Stop Smoking service on 0800 068 7123.

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For more information on quitting smoking, please visit our Live Well Stop Smoking service.