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Coffee Break November: World Diabetes Day

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Published at 01 November, 2023 13:32.

World Diabetes Day is on the 14th of November and was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation in conjunction with the World Health Organization in response to growing health concerns posed by diabetes. Every year marks the birthday of the co-founder of Insulin, Sir Frederick Banting

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What is Stoptober? & Why it’s Time to Quit

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Published at 05 October, 2023 14:45.

Kicking the smoking habit can be challenging, and it's not uncommon for the average daily smoker to make 30 or more attempts before achieving success. While this may seem daunting, don't be discouraged; just because quitting smoking is tough doesn't mean it's impossible.

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Good Things Start to Happen in Stoptober.

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Published at 02 October, 2023 10:01.

The Stoptober campaign can help you get motivated to stop smoking. It is great to know you are not on your own when you are quitting. Like you, many other people will be encouraged in the mass participation of quitters this Stoptober!

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Is Smoking Bad for the Environment?

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Published at 06 September, 2023 15:06.

When discussing the negatives of smoking, the spotlight invariably focuses on its dire health consequences. However, beneath this predominant concern lies a more insidious problem: the profound environmental repercussions of tobacco consumption. Is smoking bad for the environment?

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September Coffee Break: Know Your Numbers Week 4th-10th September!

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Published at 01 September, 2023 12:50.

Thousands take blood pressure checks every September to prevent heart attacks and strokes. You can participate in this year’s “Know Your Number`s Week” campaign from Blood Pressure UK, which aims to increase awareness of the risks of high blood pressure by getting to know your numbers and what they mean.

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500 Quitters - Targeted Lung Health Check Programme

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Published at 30 August, 2023 11:44.

500 South Yorkshire residents successfully quit smoking through the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme  

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Exercise and smoking: Cycle to Work day

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Published at 10 August, 2023 14:45.

Exercise and smoking seem like a contrasting pair. However, they are intrinsically linked when considering the impact of smoking on overall health and physical fitness.

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August's Coffee Break | Enjoy A Smoke Free Summer

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Published at 01 August, 2023 16:32.

Let`s take 5 minutes with a coffee and talk about how quitting in summer is much easier than you may have thought!

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