8 hours is the recommended amount. Although this may differ slightly for individuals, if you are regularly having less than 7 hours then you are part of the sleep deprived population and things have to change for your long-term health and wellbeing.

The best indicator to find out if you are a healthy weight for your height is to check your body mass index (BMI) and  what steps to take if you are overweight.

No – Eating at regular times during the day, including breakfast, helps burns calories at a faster rate. It also reduces the temptation to snack on foods high in fat and sugar.

There’s no specific food that helps arthritis although some people feel certain foods help reduce their symptoms and may have anti-inflammatory effects. It’s important to have healthy, balanced diet when you have arthritis.

Many people find e-cigarettes, also knowns as vapes, helpful for stopping smoking especially when combined with expert support.  E-cigarettes are not completely risk free but they carry a fraction of the risk of cigarettes

No more than 14 units a week on a regular basis, for both men and women, is advised to keep health risks from alcohol to a low level. Easy-to-understand guide to give you the facts and advice on alcohol units and measures.

Yes – There is strong evidence showing that work is generally good for your physical and mental health and wellbeing especially if your job is meaningful and you have a supportive working environment. Working also helps to reduce financial worries, further improving your health and wellbeing.

No – People can be isolated but not feel lonely and people can be surrounded by other people, yet still feel lonely. However, both can have a negative effect on your health and wellbeing so it is important you start socially connecting with others.

Yes – Understanding information about your own health problem can massively improve your long-term health outcome by giving you more control in making the best decisions about your condition. This is known as health literacy.   Contact your healthcare team if you need more information about your condition so that you can become an ‘expert’ for your own health.