The benefits of physical activity A new survey from Change4Life and Disney UK has found that less than half of parents are aware that physical activity can build children’s self-confidence (49%), reduce anxiety (47%) and improve their self-esteem (46%). Just 16% (1 in 6) think that physical activity can help children develop attributes which make […]
Physical and mental wellbeing sessions One You Merton recently held it’s first physical and mental wellbeing collaboration session with Merton Uplift – a free integrated Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in the borough of Merton or registered with a Merton GP who is aged 18 years or over. The idea of doing joint […]
There are lots of ways to get active outside in Merton this summer! FREE weekly walks! Walk4Life runs free weekly walks all around Merton that last approx. 50mins and are suitable for all ages. Walking briskly on a regular basis can have significant health benefits such as helping to lower your blood pressure, reduce your […]
The truth about salt Its Salt Awareness Week and we want to let you know the truth about salt if we consume it in excess. Salt is a mineral also known as sodium chloride the main ingredient in table salt. Sodium is important for nerve and muscle function and is involved in the regulation of […]
If you are a smoker then stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health. Of the 6.1 million smokers in England, six in 10 want to quit but many try to quit using willpower alone – or go ‘cold turkey’ – despite this being the least effective method available. If […]
One You Merton are encouraging people to take the ‘How Are You?’ test. The free, online quiz analyses your lifestyle to provide a personal health score and gives tailored advice on how to improve your health. Over 2.5 million people have taken the ‘How Are You?’ test, so why not join them! Depending on your […]
This recipe serves one, it’s lower in fat and higher in vegetables and we have used healthier cooking methods. Ingredients Handful of mushrooms 1 tomato halved 4 new potatoes sliced with skin on 2 sausages (vegetarian or meat) ½ tin of pinto beans (can use any other beans washed and drained) ½ tin chopped tomatoes […]
Cereals bars can contain a lot of added sugar and one bar can have up to three teaspoons of sugar. Watch out for the hidden sugars in cereal bars and always read the ingredients at the back of the product. Some examples of hidden sugars used to make cereal bars are invert sugar syrup, glucose […]
Do you know your drink? Are you aware how many units of alcohol are recommended for adults each week? One You Merton is supporting Alcohol Change’s Alcohol Awareness Week from Monday 19th November to Sunday 25th November. This year’s theme is ‘Change’ and in the words of charity Alcohol Change: “Change is necessary. Change is possible. […]
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) recently examined the relationship between dietary carbohydrates and health. The review found that an increased consumption of sugar is linked with tooth decay, higher energy intakes, type 2 diabetes; and consumption of high sugary drinks is associated with increased weight gain in teenagers and children. As a result […]
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