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Smokers urged to take the leap this No Smoking Day

On March 14, 2012 – this year's No Smoking Day – a million smokers or more are expected to try and quit their habit. According to the No Smoking Day charity, the event has already helped a great many smokers in the UK to quit for good (each year around 250,000 people quit on No Smoking Day, with 6,000 managing to give up permanently).

Healthy Viewpoint: Extra Help to Stop Smoking in 2012

With every January comes the inevitable resolutions that could improve your health. But if you're one of the seven million British smokers estimated to be aiming to quit smoking this year, there's more help than ever out there if you need that little bit of extra support.

Should pharmacies stock e-cigarettes?

They may be banned in several countries, but the government has recently suggested using e-cigarettes (or smokeless nicotine cigarettes as they are also known) could help prevent more people dying from smoking-related illnesses.

Passive smoking danger for boys

Here's yet another reason to avoid smoking in front of the kids. Boys aged between eight and 17 years old who are exposed to secondhand smoke have significantly higher blood pressure than those who live in smoke-free homes. 

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Health Calendar

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May 20-June 20 National Smile Month

 
Improve your oral health by getting involved in this month-long event organised by the British Dental Health Foundation. 

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May 21-25 Walk to School Week

Learn how walking to school can be safe, cheap and healthy  – not to mention environmentally friendlier than the school run.

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June 3 The Big Lunch

Organised by The Eden Project, The Big Lunch encourages community spirit by asking people to have lunch with their neighbours.

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June 13-19 Diabetes Week

 

Find out more about diabetes and how it affects those who suffer from it. 

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July 5-11 National Childhood Obesity Week

 This week aims to encourage more children and their families to get active together in an attempt to beat childhood obesity.

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July 21-29 Love Parks Week

Show your support for public parks and open spaces by getting involved in the many events held this week. 

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August 1-7 World Breastfeeding Week

Celebrated in more than 170 countries worldwide, this event aims to promote and support breastfeeding. 

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September 10-16 Know Your Numbers?

Otherwise known as the National Blood Pressure Testing Awareness Week, the question is do you know yours?

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September 12-18 Sexual Health Week

Look out for lots of information on protecting your sexual health during this awareness-raising week. 

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September 17-21 National Eczema Week

Learn more about eczema management and treatment during this annual awareness campaign. 

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September 30 World Heart Day

The World Heart Federation's annual event that promotes ways to avoid heart disease and stroke.

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October 1-31 Flu Awareness Campaign

Find out how you can protect yourself against flu this winter. 

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October 1-31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Watch out for many events across the nation this month that aim to raise awareness of breast cancer.

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October 12 World Arthritis Day

Each year this event looks at a different aspect of living with a rheumatic disease.

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November 1-30 Movember

Movember is the month formerly known as November, where men and women across the globe join together to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues.

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November 5-9 Ask Your Pharmacist Week

Find out more about the health services provided by your local pharmacist. 

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November 12-18 Alcohol Awareness Week

Each year this campaign looks at a different aspect of how alcohol affects our lives. 

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November 19-23 Anti-Bullying Weeks

Take a stand against bullies by getting involved in an Anti-Bullying event.

 

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December 22-January 6 Festival of Winter Walks

Find out how stretching your legs can make you feel healthier during the festive season.