Health: Lessons you must learn

WITH INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, IT’S OFTEN TOO EASY TO GET THE WRONG ADVICE ABOUT HEALTH DILEMMAS. DR ELLIE REVEALS THE TRUE FACTS YOU NEED…

Where do we get our health education? Perhaps from school, or our parents? More and more people are turning to online health sites for information, but may not be getting the right advice. In my clinic I often feel that some patients need a good dose of education – so here are the health lessons I wish everyone would learn.

GET MOVING

Exercise is for everyone, not just your sprightly neighbours. While you may not run marathons every weekend, you can still get fit without being a typical sporty type. Many people come to exercise later in life, and it’s never too late. Walking for 30 minutes a day has huge benefits for anyone’s cardiovascular health. Given how sedentary modern life has become, everyone needs to make an effort to get up and move!