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Humber and North Yorkshire is a place to be celebrated

That’s why we have created Let’s Get Talking – to share it with you. We celebrate the people, places and potential that our area has to offer.

Created by those working in the NHS across our area – Let’s Get Talking brings you top tips to leading a healthier lifestyle, improving your wellness and highlights of the region as well as inspiring guest blogs.

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Dr Abbie Brooks, taking part in the London Marathon

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On your marks for the Yorkshire Marathon

Across Yorkshire runners of all ages are following exercise plans, preparing their sports kits, and limbering up for a major running event taking pace this weekend.

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World Mental Health Day

Talking is good for your mental health. And talking about mental health is important.

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Let’s get a better nights sleep

If Friday hasn’t come soon enough and your big weekend plans all involve your duvet, maybe tiredness is becoming an issue.

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Know Your Numbers

Celebrating the importance of Know Your Numbers week. A national campaign to raise awareness about the importance of checking your blood pressure, especially for those who are over the age of 40.

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Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and fundamental acts that connect a mother and her child. To celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Week three local mums share their journey.

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Let’s get cycling!

To celebrate national bike week on 5 June, Iquo talks about how having a back injury introduced her to the love of cycling, and how she continues to enjoy the benefits of exercise and being outdoors.

Gary Fee holding his London Marathon Medal

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Let’s Start Living Well – The meaning of living well and ageing well

Ask yourself – When you are ill, what is your desire? and, If you could talk to yourself in the future, would you be thanking yourself for a healthier body?

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Let’s Get Talking About Cancer: Allyson’s Story

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 Allyson tells us her story of how she is now helping to support others living with and beyond cancer.

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Let’s workout like a weekend superstar – health benefits of exercise

Exercise always seems to be that one thing many of us would like to give more time to yet we always seemed to struggle to fit it in. Local GP Dr Abbie Brooks talks about how she became a workout warrior.

Blue plate with letters spelling meal plan

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Let’s eat healthy – 6 ways to eating better on a budget

Making sure you eat a healthy balanced diet isn’t always easy – particularly when you’re on a budget or trying to spend less, with the cost of living, you might be feeling the pinch more than ever before.

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Let’s Make a Start – tips to improve your activity levels

Even gentle exercise can improve your health and wellbeing. Why not think about adding more movement into your life to keep your mind and body happy and healthy.