Brighton
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North Laine Medical Centre
12-14 Gloucester Street
Brighton
BN1 4EW
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Eat a Healthy Diet
The best diet is one that includes five portions of fruit and vegetables
every day and reduces or completely cuts out sugar, alcohol and fat.
For more advice visit
www.eatwell.gov.uk
Get Immunised
Child Immunisation
Immunisation prepares your child's body to fight disease. It is
important for everyone to keep up their immunity. This protects
your child and family and the wider community. Research shows that
vaccines are the safest way of protecting your child's health.
Ask your Health Visitor for further information.
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Flu and Pneumovax Vaccination
This vaccination is given annually every October and November. It is
recommended for the over 65s and anyone with other illnesses such as
chronic bronchitis, asthma, heart disease, diabetes or rheumatoid
arthritis as they are more likely to develop secondary infections.
Further information is available from:
Moderate Alcohol Intake
Alcohol is a drug which has the immediate effect of altering mood.
Because drinking makes people feel relaxed, happy and even euphoric,
many find it surprising to learn that alcohol is in fact a depressant.
Alcohol, even when consumed in moderation, has been linked to a wide
range of ailments and diseases, such as increased risk of mouth,
pharyngeal and oesophageal cancers (especially if combined with
smoking), high blood pressure and gastrointestinal complications, such
as gastritis, ulcers and liver disease. Of course, excessive alcohol can
also have detrimental social and psychological consequences. Moderation
and balance is the key.
Further information is available from:
Quit Smoking
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Take Regular Exercise
The best exercise for cardiovascular fitness is aerobic - any exercise
that gets you breathing more deeply such as walking, running, swimming,
cycling, dancing or using treadmills and rowing machines are
recommended. Aim for 20 minutes 3 times every week.
Further information is available from:
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