Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (World Health Organisation, 1948).

Why should we be healthy?

• Gives us energy  -  to spend time with our friends and have fun 
• Improves confidence -  improving our body shape, skin complexion and making our hair  shinier helps us to feel better about ourselves
• Prevents disease  - leading a healthy lifestyle may reduce the number of illnesses we experience in our lifetime such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes
• Sleep - helps us to get a good night's sleep and sets us up for the day ahead

All of these factors are likely to make us feel happier and help us to enjoy life. This section is intended to bring together everything you need to know about your own health and how small alterations to your daily routine can lead to big changes.

Within the Hinckley and Bosworth area there are many options available to you and your family from smoking cessation clinics to a wide range of exercise classes; from group led walks to children's centres offering a range of services for parents and carers. Healthy living is about making smart health choices for today and for the future: eating right, keeping physically active and emotional and mental wellbeing.

Community Services - Environmental Health
First Floor
Florence House
St Marys Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 0TN

Telephone : 01455 238141

Fax : 01455 234590

Email : esadmin@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk

Website: http://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/pp/gold/viewgold.asp?id=5099

Last updated : 17/03/2010 15:09:13