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  1. Leeds_Abbey_Dash_terms_and_conditions.pdf

    in our opinion you are unfit to participate in the Event due to: (a) the consumption or use of alcohol or drugs; or (b) an injury or illness; • 3.1.4 you fail to arrive at the start location at the

  2. AgeUKIG64_Feeling_lonely_inf.pdf

    cooking classes helped people feel more motivated. Others said they noticed they were drinking more alcohol when they felt more lonely. There’s plenty of support out there if you think you’re drinking too ... too much. Drinkaware (page 36) offers advice and support to anyone who wants to reduce how much alcohol they drink. Next steps. Our Healthy living guide has lots more information about taking care of your

  3. Your mind matters information guide (PDF)

    taking less care of your appearance • eating or sleeping more or less than usual • drinking more alcohol than usual. 10 Feeling low. Everyone feels down from time to time – and usually it passes. But if ... Dementia Helpline: 0800 888 6678. www.dementiauk.org. Drinkaware. Works to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. It offers information and advice, a free online chat service, and a confidential helpline. Tel:

  4. LeedsAbbeyDash_Race_Booklet.pdf

    dangers of drink-driving are ever-present. As everybody knows, alcohol and driving don’t mix but even if you know what the blood-alcohol limit is it can be hard to gauge whether you’re above or below it ... in. The AlcoSense Excel is a reusable home breathalyser that aims to keep you clear on your blood-alcohol level. Using a scaled-down version of the same sensor found in police breathalysers, the AlcoSense

  5. RB_Oct14_NHS_Five_Year_Forward_View.pdf

    issues, sometimes of our own making. One in five adults still smoke. A third of us drink too much alcohol. Just under two thirds of us are overweight or obese. These changes mean that we need to take a longer ... consequences. 4. The NHS will therefore now back hard-hitting national action on obesity, smoking, alcohol and other major health risks. We will help develop and support new workplace incentives to promote

  6. RB_April11_Evidence_Review_Healthy_Ageing.pdf

    non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Alcohol – while older people tend to drink less than younger people, metabolism changes that accompany ageing increase their susceptibility to alcohol-related diseases, including ... diseases. Older people also have greater risks for alcohol-related falls and injuries, as well as the potential hazards associated with mixing alcohol and medications. Nutrition – eating and food security

  7. RB_Oct14_Cognitive_decline_and_dementia_evidence_review_Age_UK.pdf

    dementia: o Physical activity o Mediterranean diet o Not smoking o Not drinking excessive amounts of alcohol o Treat ‘immediate disease precursors’ like high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes  Protective ... relationship. Drinking alcohol Alcohol has both damaging and protective effects for the brain, depending on how much people drink. Very heavy drinking, to the point of alcoholism, is a known cause of dementia

  8. fit for the future project - Final Evaluation Report (July 2015).pdf

    ............................................................................ 60 6f. Smoking and alcohol consumption ................................................................................. 63 ... older people. There is considerable evidence demonstrating that eating a healthier diet, reducing alcohol consumption, quitting smoking, and exercising regularly can have a major impact on reducing rates

  9. Expenses_policy.pdf

    overseas. £10 Gratuities will not be reimbursed N/A Alcohol One glass of an alcoholic drink (guidance: up to 3 units of alcohol) may be reclaimed provided it is with food as part of a subsistence ... expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times and ensure their consumption of alcohol does not bring Age UK into disrepute or affect their ability to carry out their role. Overnight

  10. July 2019 Health and Wellbeing Resources Pack for Cumbria and North East-compressed.pdf

    others socially, eat well, maintain an appropriate weight, and get support to stop smoking and reduce alcohol consumption is good for health and wellbeing. Just taking more regular physical activity reduces ... Additional NHS prevention programmes will be launched on smoking, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and alcohol-related A&E admissions. NHS Health checks will be made more effective and widely available so that

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