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Digital diabetes plan rolled out in England
People in England who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes will be offered digital support to prevent the condition from the NHS. The scheme – which is part of the
NHS Long Term Plan – is the digital version of the health service’s Diabetes Prevention Programme, and will offer several things people living with diabetes may find useful, including:
• Wearable tech – smart wristbands, for example – to monitor their physical activity
• Apps that offer access to health coaches and information
• The ability to set and monitor goals electronically
• Access to online support groups
According to the NHS, almost four million people in England have type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Programme, however, has already helped thousands of people living with diabetes to lose a combined 132,000 pounds in weight.
Nutrition file: poached eggs
There are lots of ways to eat eggs, and poaching them is arguably one of the healthiest. By cooking the eggs directly in water, you don’t need any fat, which can save lots of calories over time. If you’re new to poaching, try using some poaching pods to make things easier. If you want to poach them directly in water, adding a splash of vinegar to the water can help hold the egg together. Here are some reasons to treat yourself to one every now and then:
• Coming in at around 71 calories for a large egg (50g), poached eggs are a good source of vitamin B2, vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
• A large poached egg is very low in carbs and contains 6g protein, plus it
October 1 - 31 National Cholesterol
Taking a warm bath an hour or two before going to bed may help you sleep more soundly, says a study published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews. The researchers also found a bath before
bedtime may help you fall asleep up to 10 minutes faster when the water temperature is between 104 - 109F (40 - 42C).
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Month During the month of October, the charity Heart UK hosts National Cholesterol Month, which aims to raise awareness about the dangers of having high cholesterol. This year’s challenge is a virtual climb of 13,177 steps. Find out more at
www.heartuk.org.uk.
provides almost 2g of monounsaturated fat.
• Poached eggs are also a very good source of selenium, a mineral that helps your immune system work properly. The only drawback is that they contain saturated fat and cholesterol.
(Source:
NutritionData.com)
November 4 - 8 International Stress Awareness
Week This event aims to develop greater understanding of stress and offer individuals and organisations access to sources of help, with the theme for this year being ‘resilience’. Discover what’s happening at
www.isma.org.uk/national- stress/awareness-week.
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