6 ways to be healthier in 2010

Get out more
If you could choose between an artificially-lit, heated manmade building or a picturesque natural setting, it's pretty obvious which would be favoured. Research by Natural England has shown that green exercise creates an immediate improvement in self esteem and outdoor exercise and views of natural vegetation can increase concentration and reduce health complaints.

Get more sleep
How much sleep did you get last night? And what about the night before? If you are regularly getting significantly less than 7-8 hours - and don't wake up feeling refreshed in the mornings - you are almost certainly sleep-deprived. Your aim should be to go to bed earlier rather than get up later, as a constant 'getting up' time - regardless of whether it's the weekend or your day off - is advised by sleep experts. We can guarantee that an hour of BMF in the fresh air will help you sleep better! Click here to find out more advice on sleep.

Take a multivitamin
Providing you are eating a healthy, balanced diet, you should be getting sufficient quantities of vitamins and minerals in your diet. But what exactly is a healthy, balanced diet? In general, a good daily multivitamin/mineral supplement improves your overall bodily functioning and boosts both your physical and mental health and well-being. Many people report a feeling of general well being when they are taking their daily multivitamins regularly. The individual vitamins and nutrients in a quality daily multivitamin dose delivers to you their specific benefits of each individual vitamin, plus you get the combined (synergistic) benefits of all of the ingredients working together. Why not visit www.vitabiotics.com to find the vitamin for you!

Quit the 'social' smoking
If you're one of the 1 in 20 people who 'only' has a cigarette when you have a drink, or when you're at a party, or when you're nervous, you probably aren't aware just how much harm you are doing. Nicotine is such a powerful drug that even if you only smoke at weekends or on occasional nights out, addiction may be taking a hold of you. No safe level has been determined. What's more, statistics from the organisation Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) show that people who smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes a day are less committed to quitting than heavier smokers - so are likely to continue doing themselves harm for longer. Of course, smoking increases your risk of cancer and heart disease, but it also increases your risk of respiratory problems, especially when you put those around you at risk of inhaling your secondhand smoke. What's social about that? Start now by finding out more here

Use your legs more often
A recent ICM poll found that one in ten of us jumps in the car to post a letter, while one in three uses the car to visit friends living nearby. Another study, conducted in airports, banks, office buildings and university libraries, found that only 6-9% of people chose to use the stairs instead of the lifts or escalators. While such time-saving measures are sometimes unavoidable, many of us just take the easy option out of habit. And it's a habit that's costing us our health, not to mention our waistlines... Next time you are about to make a short journey, ask yourself whether you could do it on foot or by bicycle. You'll be surprised just how often the answer is 'yes'. And you'll be adding hundreds of steps towards your daily 10,000-step target. Attending BMF sessions can also help you reach your target and a Fitbug can help you measure your steps!

Drink more water
You've probably noticed more people walking around with their bottles of water helping their detox regimes during the month of January well we can only advised you to do the same! Few people - whether active or not - drink sufficient water, and side effects of even slight dehydration include headaches, fatigue and low concentration levels (as well as poor physical performance). Yet increasing fluid intake can increase energy levels, aid digestion and give skin a boost. We love the latest advert from Evian...watch it here

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		6 ways to be healthier in 2010 Get out more If you could choose between an artificially-lit, heated manmade building or a picturesque natural setting, it's pretty obvious which would be favoured. Research by Natural England has shown that green exercise creates an immediate improvement in self esteem and outdoor exercise and views of natural vegetation can increase concentration and reduce health complaints. Get more sleep How much sleep did you get last night? And what about the night before? If you are regularly getting significantly less than 7-8 hours - and don't wake up feeling refreshed in the mornings - you are almost certainly sleep-deprived. Your aim should be to go to bed earlier rather than get up later, as a constant 'getting up' time - regardless of whether it's the weekend or your day off - is advised by sleep experts. We can guarantee that an hour of BMF in the fresh air will help you sleep better! Click here to find out more advice on sleep. Take a multivitamin Providing you are eating a healthy, balanced diet, you should be getting sufficient quantities of vitamins and minerals in your diet. But what exactly is a healthy, balanced diet? In general, a good daily multivitamin/mineral supplement improves your overall bodily functioning and boosts both your physical and mental health and well-being. Many people report a feeling of general well being when they are taking their daily multivitamins regularly. The individual vitamins and nutrients in a quality daily multivitamin dose delivers to you their specific benefits of each individual vitamin, plus you get the combined (synergistic) benefits of all of the ingredients working together. Why not visit www.vitabiotics.com to find the vitamin for you! Quit the 'social' smoking If you're one of the 1 in 20 people who 'only' has a cigarette when you have a drink, or when you're at a party, or when you're nervous, you probably aren't aware just how much harm you are doing. Nicotine is such a powerful drug that even if you only smoke at weekends or on occasional nights out, addiction may be taking a hold of you. No safe level has been determined. What's more, statistics from the organisation Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) show that people who smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes a day are less committed to quitting than heavier smokers - so are likely to continue doing themselves harm for longer. Of course, smoking increases your risk of cancer and heart disease, but it also increases your risk of respiratory problems, especially when you put those around you at risk of inhaling your secondhand smoke. What's social about that? Start now by finding out more here Use your legs more often A recent ICM poll found that one in ten of us jumps in the car to post a letter, while one in three uses the car to visit friends living nearby. Another study, conducted in airports, banks, office buildings and university libraries, found that only 6-9% of people chose to use the stairs instead of the lifts or escalators. While such time-saving measures are sometimes unavoidable, many of us just take the easy option out of habit. And it's a habit that's costing us our health, not to mention our waistlines... Next time you are about to make a short journey, ask yourself whether you could do it on foot or by bicycle. You'll be surprised just how often the answer is 'yes'. And you'll be adding hundreds of steps towards your daily 10,000-step target. Attending BMF sessions can also help you reach your target and a Fitbug can help you measure your steps! Drink more water You've probably noticed more people walking around with their bottles of water helping their detox regimes during the month of January well we can only advised you to do the same! Few people - whether active or not - drink sufficient water, and side effects of even slight dehydration include headaches, fatigue and low concentration levels (as well as poor physical performance). Yet increasing fluid intake can increase energy levels, aid digestion and give skin a boost. We love the latest advert from Evian...watch it here