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Health

What is ‘Couch to 5k?’

Couch-to-5k-Feat

Couch to 5K is a 9 week programme designed to get you from the couch to running 5k (roughly 3 miles). The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.

2nd May 2019

Dementia Assessments for Deaf people

Dementia-Assessments

Emma Ferguson-Coleman is a researcher in the University of Manchester researching ‘Deaf people with dementia’. Emma discusses the need for BSL assessments for Dementia, and how we can support a Deaf person living with Dementia in the Deaf community.

24th April 2019

How to get a good night’s sleep

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Did you know that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your well-being? Sleep Scotland advise that keeping a good consistent routine, being active during the day, and having a good transition between being active and being passive are all great ways to achieve a healthy night’s sleep.

23rd April 2019

Help your child look after their mental health

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10 practical tips on how to look after your child’s mental health

20th April 2019

Living with kidney problems

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Do you know the signs and symptoms of kidney problems? Watch as these 2 ladies tell their story of their journey with Kidney Failure.

18th April 2019

Risk Factors for Dementia

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Hello, Lucy here from the BDA Scotland. I want to talk about risk factors today. Maybe one of your parents has been diagnosed with dementia and you are wondering whether this can be passed on genetically. Dementia is very rarely passed on genetically.

16th April 2019
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