BMI calculator
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
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NHS: BMI healthy weight calculatorBe Well (The Big Life Group)
Life in the way of healthy living? Be Well is here to help you find a way to live and feel well whatever twists and turns life brings. They can even help you get on top of work, housing, family and money worries.
Phone
0161 470 7120
Website
www.thebiglifegroup.comABL Health
ABL Health are commissioned by Manchester City Council to offer free weight management programmes.
Phone
01204 570999
Website
www.ablhealth.co.uk
Email
admin@ablhealth.co.ukBritish Heart Foundation
View information on cholesterol, its causes and how you can reduce your cholesterol level.
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www.bhf.org.ukHow to Lower Blood Pressure
Your diet, exercise levels and weight have a real effect on your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, you can start lowering blood pressure today by eating more healthily and being more active.
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www.bloodpressureuk.orgDietdoctor
View health information, recipes and advice on how to lose weight.
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www.dietdoctor.comMCRactive – Get active in Manchester
The site is delivered through a collaboration and partnership between Manchester City Council and Eastlands Trust. Two like-minded and passionate organisations who share a vision, passion and commitment for this great city.
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www.mcractive.comMore Life
At MoreLife, they’re passionate about supporting individuals and communities to lead healthier lives. They’ve been successfully delivering weight management programmes for over 20 years.
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www.more-life.co.uk/greater-manchesterWalking for Health (Manchester)
Walking for Health is England’s largest network of health walks with over 400 active schemes, helping people across the country lead a more active lifestyle, including laps of Manchester Velodrome on Thursdays.
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www.walkingforhealth.org.ukNHS Couch to 5k
Find out more and download the nine-week set of Couch to 5K podcasts.
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www.nhs.ukPhysical Activity and Lifestyle Toolkit
The toolkit has been designed by the RCGP in partnership with Sport England, to be used by primary care professionals in the UK.
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www.rcgp.org.uk