Research from University College London estimates that on average for every cigarette smoked the smoker loses 20 minutes of life, says our columnist.
We can improve our mental health, like our physical health, and this can be especially important around Christmas and New Year. says our columnist.
Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.
Our columnist says an MOT for our health could be something to think about.
We all have the ability to make new connections, says our columnist.
As well as dealing with the immediate effects of drugs and alcohol we should support the efforts to tackle the underlying causes, says our columnist.
The way that things are set up can impact our behaviour, says our columnist.
The book was designed to help men cook good and nutritious food while away for weeks at sea.
Asking about suicide, without judgement and with compassion, can give someone space and time to breath and think ‘there may be another way’.
Physical activity is important at all ages but there are times when we can pay particular attention to the need to keep active, says our columnist.
We should take care to avoid sunburn and use high-factor sunscreen, says our columnist.
We are not likely to be familiar with long periods of hot weather so should one occur, we may not be prepared, says our columnist.
Getting out and enjoying nature is a great way to improve health and as the days get longer it’s easier to exercise or experience the natural world.
Getting closer to nature can improve both our physical and our mental health, says our columnist.
Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.
'To paraphrase TS Eliot, perhaps this is the way the pandemic ends, not with a bang but a whimper'.
Vehicles often show if there's a problem, our symptoms should not be overlooked says Dr Tim Allison.
We are coming up to the time for exams whether at school, college or university.