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Young unaware of meat and bowel cancer link
Most young people are unaware that having too many bacon sandwiches or other processed meats increases the risk of bowel cancer, a survey shows.
Nursing staff inspired to assess lifestyles
A pioneering service aimed at improving the lifestyles of hospital patients has inspired nursing staff to do the same.
Anxiety raises heart attack risk
Research has revealed that anxiety can raise the risk of a patient suffering a stroke, heart attack or heart failure.
Scheme improves cardiovascular health
Hundreds of people have taken part in a lifestyle programme to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke.
Free lung screening for smokers
Smokers will be able to find out their “lung age” for free with the launch of an initiative in Derby pharmacies next month.
Charity calls for smoking ban in cars
The British Lung Foundation has called on the government to introduce a ban on smoking in cars when children under the age of 18 are in the car.
NICE calls for better education on sex, relationships and alcohol
Sex education, and teaching about relationships and alcohol can be improved, NICE said as it released draft guidance on personal, social, health and economic education.
Cardiovascular disease prevention guidance released by NICE
Guidance on preventing cardiovascular disease through better diets has been released by NICE.
Patient scheme inspires nurses to improve lifestyle
A pioneering service aimed at improving the lifestyles of hospital patients has inspired nursing staff to do the same.
Stomach cancer survival rate improves
The number of people dying from stomach cancer in the UK has fallen to a 40-year low, according to Cancer Research UK.
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Heart disease linked to watching television
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Plans for midwives to 'challenge' pregnant smokers criticised
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Stroke risk increased by smoking and poor diet
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Healthy diet fights cataract risk
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Second-hand smoking linked to mental health problems
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Most Scottish adults are 'fat and unfit'
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Smoking ban 'cuts heart attacks'
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Gene mutations linked to smoking
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Pregnant smoker rate fails to drop
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Shisha pipe use on the rise
Smoking cessation nursing practice
Implementing a health promotion model in a young offender institution
Enhancing life opportunities should be a priority for those working in prison settings. A project reveals how the health needs of young offenders were addressed
Evaluating motivational interviewing as a strategy to support smoking cessation
Nurses are well placed to support smoking cessation. This summary outlines the nursing implications of a recent Cochrane review on motivational interviewing
Do people with mild COPD benefit from early pulmonary rehabilitation programmes?
Pulmonary rehabilitation is seen as a gold standard intervention for moderate to severe COPD. A pilot project tested its effectiveness in the early stages of disease
What is the evidence for using family based interventions to prevent stroke recurrence?
Lifestyle factors can make people more susceptible to recurrent stroke. Evidence was gathered on how family members can help influence changes in behaviours
Smoking cessation 2: targeting, engaging and supporting hard to reach groups
Clinical management of inpatients, pregnant women and young people who smoke, and the useful resources that are available to support them
Smoking cessation 1: best practice and treatment and support options for patients
An outline of the public health risks posed by smoking, its addictive qualities, recent guidance on cessation and different treatment options available
We must act to stop the recession from damaging men’s health
Men’s health is poor and the recession is likely to make it a great deal worse. Local services must be delivered in a male-friendly way to help address this, says Peter Baker
Do women comply with nutritional and lifestyle recommendations before pregnancy?
This study examined the extent to which women of childbrearing age comply with nutritional and lifestyle advice before pregnancy
Interventions for preventing weight gain after people quit smoking
A Cochrane review gathered evidence on pharmacological and behavioural treatments to see if they affected weight gain after giving up smoking
