Health services
Making small changes to the way you live your life can make really big changes to your long-term health.
Stopping smoking
Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world and half of all smokers eventually die because of their habit.The good news is that quitting can greatly reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases. We know it's hard but support and effective treatments are available to help you quit. For more information visit Go Smoke Free
Eating more healthily
What you eat can also affect your risk of cancer, and getting a healthy, balanced diet can help you to reduce your risk. Aim for a diet high in fibre, fruit and vegetables and low in fat, red meat and processed meat. For more information visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=1127
Taking more exercise
Whatever your age physical activity plays an important part in your health and well-being. Some people think it is only sportsmen and women who need to build physical activity into their lives. However everyone needs to keep their bodies working well in order to be healthy.
Physical activity is necessary to stimulate the body's own natural maintenance and repair system.
Your bones, joints and muscles - especially your heart - will actually stay younger if you keep them busy. If you are not physically active you increase your health risks in many ways.
These are three things that you can do to live a longer, healthier and happier life. We are working with the NHS to support you to take up the challenge.
If you do become ill, then you can contact NHS Direct or your local health services.
Who to contact
- Name
- Community, Health and Social Care
- Address
- Crompton House
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
SALFORD
M27 6BP - Telephone
- 0161-793 2865
- social.services@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 28 July 2008
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