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Preventive Health and Lifestyle Diseases

Many common long-term conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, can develop quietly for years. This hub explains early signs worth noticing, which routine tests exist, and the lifestyle factors linked to lower risk.

A person checking their blood pressure with a digital monitor and arm cuff

Nothing here replaces a check-up. If a guide describes symptoms you have, the right next step is to speak to a doctor or local health service.

What this topic covers

  • Blood sugar and diabetes

    Signs of high blood sugar, risk factors and testing.

  • Heart and blood pressure

    Why blood pressure checks matter even when you feel well.

  • Screening and check-ups

    Routine tests and how to discuss them with your doctor.

  • Healthy ageing

    Staying strong, active and independent as you get older.

Prevention guides

  • A person checking their blood pressure with a digital monitor and arm cuff Prevention

    Explainer

    High Blood Pressure: Know Your Numbers

    What blood pressure numbers mean, the readings that count as high, why most people have no symptoms, risk factors and when to get checked.

    Based on NHS · WHO

    2 min read

  • A jar of honey next to a cup of tea on a cutting board Natural remedies

    Explainer

    Honey and Lemon for a Cough: Does It Work?

    What the evidence says about honey and lemon for coughs, how to make a soothing drink, why honey isn't safe for babies, and when a cough needs a doctor.

    Based on NHS · NICE

    2 min read

  • A stack of white sugar cubes Nutrition

    Guide

    How Much Sugar Should You Eat a Day?

    Daily free sugar limits for adults and children, what counts as 'free sugar', where it hides, and simple swaps to cut down without feeling deprived.

    Based on WHO · NHS

    2 min read

  • A beach umbrella shading a chair on a bright, sunny beach Skin & body

    How-to guide

    How to Choose and Use Sunscreen Properly

    What SPF, UVA stars and 'broad spectrum' mean, how much sunscreen to use, when to reapply, and why sunscreen alone is not enough.

    Based on NHS · American Academy of Dermatology

    3 min read

  • A person testing their blood glucose with a finger-prick meter Prevention

    Explainer

    Signs of High Blood Sugar and When to Get Tested

    The common signs of high blood sugar, why diabetes can develop without symptoms, and which tests check your levels — explained simply.

    Based on CDC · NHS · NIDDK

    3 min read

  • Glass meal-prep containers filled with rice, lentils and vegetables Weight

    Explainer

    What Is BMI? How It's Calculated and Its Limits

    Body mass index explained: the formula, adult BMI categories, lower cut-offs for some ethnic groups, and the limits of BMI as a health measure.

    Based on CDC · WHO · NHS

    2 min read

Videos on prevention

All videos

  • NutritionShort

    This One Drink Is Destroying Your Liver (Not Alcohol!)

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  • PreventionShort

    3 Silent Signs Your Sugar Is High (No Pain, No Warning)

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