Megan - Health Promotion Specialist August 7, 2016 Are you getting enough zzz? Sleep like a baby tonight Do you fall asleep in meetings? But then struggle to fall asleep when it really matters most? Sounds familiar doesn’t it. Not only does a good night’s sleep make you feel…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist July 17, 2016 Eatwell plate gets an update! What’s on and what’s off? With such a myriad of health advice available online and in the media, some more truthful than the next (and some totally bogus) we need to look to the experts…
Guest blogger: Sarah Smith - CHSS Cardiac Coordinator July 3, 2016 10 things to ask your GP – making the most of your appointment Visiting the GP can sometimes be a daunting experience – especially if you feel that you don’t have enough time to ask all of your questions or want to discuss more than one concern that you have….
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist June 19, 2016 Is BMI a ‘waist’ of time? See how you measure up No, it’s not a spelling mistake – this week’s Live Better Blog looks at different measurements for determining obesity – BMI and Waist Circumference. Both have their pro’s and con’s,…
Guest blogger: Jill Adams - CHSS Cardiac & Respiratory Manager June 5, 2016 E-cigarettes – friend or foe? The truth behind vaping Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes (aka e-cigs or vapes) have been around for about 10 years in the UK and have become increasingly popular with smokers who are trying to give up the…
Guest blogger: Lynn Reid May 22, 2016 It doesn’t need to be “no pain, no gain” Our guest blogger this week is Lynn Reid. Here, Lynn (a keen walker) gives you her tips for walking. Read on to find out how long you need to walk…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist May 6, 2016 Shake the (salt) habit today! Salt (or sodium) is a mineral found in the food that we eat. Eating too much salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. It also…
Guest blogger: Dave Bertin - CHSS Voices Scotland Lead April 3, 2016 Mind Full or Mindful? Discover the difference Mindfulness is a simple, effective and enjoyable way of taking some time out from the normal, but sometimes demanding, life we tend to live these days. It allows us to…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist March 20, 2016 What’s in a label? The five tools you need to decipher food labels! Reading food labels can give you a lot of information about the food you’re eating and help you to make healthier choices. But with so much information on a label it…
Guest blogger: Leanne Gillespie - CHSS Advice Line Nurse March 6, 2016 Blood Pressure: Is it time you knew your numbers? High blood pressure rarely has any symptoms and yet 1 in 4 adults are affected by it. But why is high blood pressure dangerous if left untreated and what should…