How to Lower Blood Pressure
Your diet, exercise levels and weight have a real effect on your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, you can start lowering blood pressure today by eating more healthily and being more active.
Website
www.bloodpressureuk.orgLittle Box Gym
There is a local family-run community gym near St Werburgh’s Road tram stop: “the gym for people who don’t do gyms”
Website
www.littleboxgym.comMCRactive – Get active in Manchester
The site is delivered through a collaboration and partnership between Manchester City Council and Eastlands Trust. Two like-minded and passionate organisations who share a vision, passion and commitment for this great city.
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www.mcractive.comNHS Couch to 5k
Find out more and download the nine-week set of Couch to 5K podcasts.
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www.nhs.ukPhysical Activity and Lifestyle Toolkit
The toolkit has been designed by the RCGP in partnership with Sport England, to be used by primary care professionals in the UK.
Website
www.rcgp.org.ukThat Counts!
It doesn’t have to be great feats of endurance, running marathons or pumping iron, you can choose your own moves! It could be dancing around the kitchen, jumping in puddles with the kids, walking the dog or running for the bus. However you move, as long as you move more, it all counts.
Website
www.thatcounts.co.ukBe Well (The Big Life Group)
Life in the way of healthy living? Be Well is here to help you find a way to live and feel well whatever twists and turns life brings. They can even help you get on top of work, housing, family and money worries.
Phone
0161 470 7120
Website
www.thebiglifegroup.comBritish Heart Foundation
View information on cholesterol, its causes and how you can reduce your cholesterol level.
Website
www.bhf.org.ukDietdoctor
View health information, recipes and advice on how to lose weight.
Website
www.dietdoctor.com