HARTPURY_WELLBEING_BOOKLET_2022

Avoid smoking and manage your alcohol intake • Both are associated with a variety of health risks including heart or liver disease and many cancers and alcohol poisoning and depression. • Want to give up? No problem just make an appointment with our friendly and informative Hartpury Nurses who can help you with your choices. Sleep! • Don’t skimp on your sleep – it’s vital to get between 7-9 hours per night. • In fact, teenagers need even more – between 8-10 hours per night. • If you get a good night’s sleep you will feel energised and ready for anything that the day throws at you! Suncream • Don’t skip the suncream. • Exposure can cause health risks including cancer. • Whenever you are outside wear a suncream of at least 30 spf and don’t forget to put it on even if there are clouds. Good hygiene • Shower every day and shower again if you have undergone an activity that has made you sweat. This will cut down on body odour and acne. • Brush your teeth twice a day. This will reduce bad breath and gum disease. • Clean feet can reduce athletes foot and smelly odours! • Wear clean clothes. • Wash your hands – particularly before preparing and eating food and after using the toilet. Also after you have coughed or sneezed.

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