Winterton Medical Practice The Surgery. Manlake Avenue WINTERTON DN15 9TA 01724 732202 & Winterton Medical Practice The Surgery, Norfolk Avenue BURTON-UPON-STATHER DN15 9EW 01724 720202
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Winterton Medical Pratice

Manlake Avenue
WINTERTON 
DN15 9TA
01724 732202

Norfolk Avenue
BURTON  UPON STATHER  
DN15 9EW
01724 720202

HEALTH PROMOTION

Promoting Good Health

In promoting good health, we give information and advice to patients so that they can be encouraged to be in the best health that they can achieve.  

Amongst the wide range of areas covered, we offer immunisation programmes and special  efforts to prevent or delay the onset of diseases such as COPD, IHD, STIs and diabetes. 

Promoting healthy lifestyles, ideally from a young age, can help in bridging the equality gap between those in society who are disadvantaged and others. Smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption are major risk factors for many diseases.

Key Areas 

Here are some important areas in promoting good health

Obesity

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For a healthy diet eating 5 portions of fruit & vegetables daily is recommended. Avoid processed and fried food and eating of fibre-rich meals.

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Exercise

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Remaining fit and active is an important part of remaining healthy. At least thirty minutes of exercise five times a week is recommended by NICE.

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Alcohol

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Excess alcohol consumption is a risk factor in a range of cancers, liver disease, gastritis, hypertension, ulcers and many other diseases. Find out more

MORE about alcohol

Smoking

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Smoking is a major risk factor in many diseases - including COPD, lung cancer, IHD, sudden infant death syndrome, diabetes & osteoporosis. 

MORE about SMOKING

Stress

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Through health promotion we  achieve better mental & psychological health. Some stress is part of life, managing excess stress is important.

MORE about STRESS

Sexual Health

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Sexual health promotion is important because  it helps individuals take control and improve their health and  also their emotional well-being.

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Weight Loss

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Download the NHS weight loss guide – our free 12-week diet and exercise plan to help you loose weight and importantly help you keep it down.

MORE about weight loss

Lower Cholesterol

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Having too high cholesterol can block your blood vessels and make heart problems and stroke more likely. Learn more about cholesterol.

MORE about lowering cholesterol

Heart Age

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Your heart age gives you an idea of how healthy your heart is. The heart age calculator compares your real age to your heart age and suggests improvements.

MORE about heart risk

Type 2 Diabetes

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Various factors can lead to type 2 diabetes. Research shows that for some, making changes to lifestyle, can reduce risk bu=y a significant amount.

TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK FACTORS

Cholesterol Results

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Having too high cholesterol can block your blood vessels and make heart problems and stroke more likely. Find out more about what your results mean.

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Heart Risk

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Risk calculators generate a "score" which estimates the probability of cardiovascular disease in individuals. Learn more about heart risk calculators.

 heart risk CALCULATORS

Health Promotion Clinics

The GP-led practice team helps patients with various specialist chronic disease management clinics. Click the links below to find out more about our work with supporting information to support patients on-line.

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