1 Keeping fit and active
You should try to get at least an hour of exercise which leaves you at least a bit out of breath each day. Activities can include things such as walking or cycling to school, swimming or skateboarding.
Twice a week try running, playing tennis or going to the gym. These types of activities will help your bones and muscles become stronger and more flexible .
Find activities in your local areaWhen combined with healthy eating, exercise makes you feel better and gives you more energy to study, work and enjoy yourself.
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2 Eat well
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health. Just follow these eight tips to get started.
You can find more information on all these practical tips on the NHS Choices website.
- Base your meals on starchy foods.
- Eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
- Eat more fish.
- Cut down on saturated fat and sugar.
- Eat less salt.
- Get active and achieve a healthy weight.
- Don't dehydrate - drink plenty of water.
- Don’t skip breakfast.
Other sites that might be useful
- Healthy eating for teens
- Tips for getting your 5 portions of fruit and veg a day
- NHS Choices - Colds and flu
- NHS Choices - Stop smoking
- ChatHealth - Get confidential advice from the free school nurse text messaging service.
3 Dental health
Having healthy teeth and gums will keep those trips to the dentist to a minimum.
- Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle - eating well, not smoking and limiting alcohol intake is good for your whole body, including your teeth, gums and mouth.
- Have regular check-ups with your dentist. Detecting problems early can mean they're easier to treat.
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4 Immunisation
The national immunisation programme has meant that dangerous diseases such as polio, have disappeared in the UK. However, they could come back - they are still around in many countries throughout the world. That’s why it is so important for you to protect yourself.
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines work by causing the body’s immune system to make antibodies (substances to fight infections and diseases). So, if you come into contact with the infection, the antibodies will recognise it and protect you.
Find more information on the routine vaccinations and why you should have them below.