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HEALTH
we should spend washing our
hands to fully remove dirt,
viruses and bacteria, says the
World Health Organisation.90 days
Change your toothbrush every
90 days. Bacteriologist,
dentist and The Breath
Company founder Dr Harold
Katz warns, “If you use
your brush for longer than
three months, the bad
bacteria lodged on the
bristles may transfer back
into your mouth.”7 portions
Seven is what you should be
aiming for when it comes
to eating fruit and veg.
Upping your intake from five
to seven-a-day can cut
the risk of early death by
nearly half, says a University
of London study.14 units
Booze, though, remains a bit
of a no-no. The Department
of Health advises a weekly
limit of 14 units, equating to
about six pints of beer or a
bottle and a half of wine.3 weeks
And while on the subject of
drinking, three is the number
of consecutive days in a week- and weeks in a year – to go
without alcohol and give your
liver a chance to catch up.
2,600
Of the 2,600 cases of
cervical cancer diagnosed in
England each year, 83 per
cent are preventable. And
while around two women
die from this disease each
day, screening is at a
20-year low. One in four
don’t bother with the test.51
The average age for women
reaching the menopause is- One in 20, however,
undergoes the menopause
between 40 and 44, while one
in 100 is under 40.
One
Women should check their
breasts for changes once
a month. Give them a once
over after your period or, if
you are menopausal or
post-menopausal, pick a date
you are likely to remember
and carry out a monthly
check. Breast Cancer Now
found only 48 per cent of
women examine their
breasts regularly.30 to 2
Updated guidelines for CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
in cases of heart attack
recommend a continuous cycle
of 30 chest compressions,
at a rate of 120 a minute,
followed by two rescue breaths.2 portions
Keep your ticker in tip-top
condition by eating fish or
seafood twice a week. Andmake sure you include one
portion of oily fish, too, says
the Food Standards Agency.
While all fish and shellfish are
good sources of vitamins and
minerals, oily fish, such as
salmon and sardines, are rich
in long-chain omega-3, which
helps maintain heart health.3 days
Codeine painkillers should
not be taken for more than
three consecutive days,
says Stuart Gale, chief
pharmacist and owner at
oxfordonlinepharmacy.co.uk.
“Take the smallest dose
needed for the shortest
period,” he advises. “If you
are still in pain after three
days, speak with your
pharmacist or doctor.”1,412 calories
On average, each of us binges
on 1,412 calories between
meals every day. Research
commissioned by English
Apples & Pears found adults
reach for crisps, sweets and
chocolate bars as a matter of
course, racking up an extra
10,000 calories a week.16 dress size
Women’s bodies are changing.
Statistics compiled by lingerie
brand Bluebella show the
British woman is on average 5ft
5ins tall, weighs 11st, has size
six feet and a dress size of 16.
Boobs are getting bigger, too,
with the standard bra size now
36DD compared to 11 years
ago when it was 34B.20 minutes
It takes 20 minutes for your
stomach to let your brain know
you are full – which is why slow
eaters tend to be slim. So wait
this long before deciding
whether to have seconds.“Three is the
number of
consecutive
days in a
week to go
without
alcohol”
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