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Oct 18

Walking netball….

By Dr Elaine Bannerman, Lifelong netball enthusiast Fancy getting involved in something fun, sociable which also has health benefits…? What’s not to like! Sport can be intimidating for women… we can find it daunting, we shy away from it – but we shouldn’t, we need to find ways in which we can get involved and enjoy it ...

Jul 18

#Be Physically Active in everyday life to reduce cancer risk

Many of us have heard of the Daily Mile, an initiative to improve the health of our schoolchildren. The brainchild of a Stirling head teacher who observed her pupils’ lack of fitness, she introduced a daily run in school grounds, getting pupils out in the fresh air for 15 minutes a day, no matter the weather. Teachers, ...

Apr 18

Dancercise- #Justdance

Last year we produced our highly popular #kettlecise campaign and cards . Now look out for our new Kettlecise Poster which you can get by contacting us on scpn@cancerpreventionscotland.org.uk. This year we have teamed up with lots of dancing friends, including Wendy Timmons who is Programme Director of the MSc Dance Science and ...

Apr 18

Conference roundup

We had a great day on Monday 5th February celebrating World Cancer Day with our #WeCanICan conference. Held in Edinburgh, we had well over a hundred delegates gather to hear the experts present the latest evidence and practice to help the people of Scotland prevent cancer. If you weren’t able to join us you can see ...

Feb 18

Updated UK-wide resources launched to support teaching of physical activity interventions for undergraduate health care students

by Ann Gates Founder and CEO of Exercise Works! From the Editor Low levels of physical activity is linked to an increased risk of three cancers, namely bowel, breast and endometrium (womb). In addition being physically active can help us maintain a healthy body weight (BMI 18.5 – 24.9) which is very important given that ...

Feb 18

Let’s move more!

There is very strong evidence that not being sufficiently active in your everyday life increases your risk of colon, breast and womb cancer. Recommendations are to aim for at least 30 minutes of activity a day – at a level that raises your heart rate and makes you feel warm. This activity can be done […]

Oct 17

World Walking

World Walking is a Scottish charity run initiative which offers a simple, free and fun way to help you keep active, either individually or as a group. It’s also your virtual ticket to some of the greatest places on Earth! World Walking can be used by anyone, anytime, anywhere. It is fun, free and easy […]

Oct 17

ActWELL Study – Full Steam Ahead

The Scottish government funded ActWELL study now has 33 fully trained Breast Cancer Now lifestyle coaches in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The response to the lifestyle change programme from women attending routine breast screening clinics has been excellent and a real sign of interest in lifestyle breast cancer risk ...

Oct 17

Yorkshire Bike Libraries

Yorkshire Bank, in association with Cycle Yorkshire, are encouraging local residents to Donate, Borrow, and Ride bikes. Bikes in any condition (they don’t need to be in working order) can be dropped off at over 55 donation stations throughout Yorkshire. A team of mechanics will make repairs where necessary before making them ...

Oct 17

Moving More: A Workplace Challenge!

Sheffield, along with East Midlands and London, combine to form the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), a 2012 Olympic legacy commitment to improve the health of the nation through sport, exercise and physical activity. Our vision is to transform Sheffield into the most active city in the UK by 2020. A 5-year ...

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