H.E.A.R.T. UK - The Cholesterol Charity
H.E.A.R.T. UK, a national charity for patients and their families,
combines the rich skills of research scientists, the caring, knowledgeable
attention of doctors, nurses and dietitians, in order to support all those
at risk of inherited high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
www.heartuk.org.uk
National Osteoporosis Society
The National Osteoporosis Society is the only national charity
dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this
fragile bone disease. In the United Kingdom, one in two women and one in
five men will break a bone, mainly because of osteoporosis.
www.nos.org.uk
Blood Pressure Association
The Blood Pressure Association was established with the aim of making a
real difference to the 16 million people affected by high blood pressure
in the UK.
www.bpassoc.org.uk
World Cancer Research Fund
WCRF UK is dedicated to saving lives by funding cancer research and
providing education programmes that expand our understanding of the
importance of our food and lifestyle choices in the cancer process.
www.wcrf-uk.org
British Heart
Foundation
For more than 40 years, the BHF has been at the forefront of the fight
against heart disease -
www.bhf.org.uk
www.diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes UK is the leading charity working for people with diabetes.
www.diabetes.org.uk
www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Bowel Cancer UK is a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness of
bowel cancer, improving the quality of life of those affected by the
disease and, ultimately, reducing deaths from the second most common cause
of cancer death in the UK, affecting men and women equally.
www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
www.ActionOnSalt.org.uk
CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) is a group of specialists
concerned with salt and its effects on health.
www.actiononsalt.org.uk
www.bobmahlercancercare.com
Welcome to Bob Mahler Cancer Care. We are a Cancer Care organisation
based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. We provide information on treatments,
orthodox and complementary. Using up to date references on diet and
lifestyle we aim to provide a clear understanding of what is going on in
the world of cancer today.
www.bobmahlercancercare.com
Health Information
MDonWeb is particularly aimed at US citizens but much of the
information provided is universally applicable. As well as obesity, the
site offers info on a range of health issues including diabetes, heart
disease, cancer and arthritis etc.
www.mdonweb.org
Weight Concern
A registered charity committed to addressing the physical and
psychological health needs of overweight and obese people -
www.weightconcern.org.uk
Acne Resource Center
Explore the Acne Resource Center for hundreds of articles on acne,
including research on acne, an in-depth look at the different kinds of
acne and how to cope with the emotional effects of acne -
www.acne-resource.org
Runner's World
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine. Many of its
articles are reproduced on this website - their aim, to give friendly,
authoritative 'how to' advice and inspiration to all levels of runner.
The website is totally community-based - meaning that as well as being
a source of hundreds of archived articles, it's a place where UK runners
come to chat, find events, find advice and more.
www.runnersworld.co.uk
Fitness Advice
Fitness advice online information source - Free tips pages -
www.fitness-advice.co.uk
Useful Books and Equipment
For a reviewed selection of good books and equipment on diet and
fitness issues, including online ordering visit
www.dietandfitnessresources.co.uk
National Obesity Forum
The NOF was established in May 2000 to raise awareness of the growing
impact of obesity and overweight on our patients and our National Health
Service. Membership is open to all healthcare professionals and is free.
www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk
www.which.co.uk
Which? does more than just test washing machines. We campaign to get a
fairer deal for all consumers and publish expert, unbiased information to
help you make the right choice, whatever you're buying.
www.which.co.uk
TOAST - The Obesity Awareness & Solutions Trust
TOAST is the first charity in the country to set up actions groups, to
inform, educate and listen, to research and to work with interested
parties to raise the profile of a set of problems called obesity -
www.toast-uk.org.uk
Food Standards Agency
An independent food safety watchdog, the FSA was set up to protect the
public's health and consumer interests in relation to food -
www.foodstandards.gov.uk
The Nutrition Society
The Nutrition Society's site covers its aims of advancing the
scientific study of nutrition -
www.nutritionsociety.org
Healthy Eating
The British Nutrition Foundation - a really helpful site with lots of
information on healthy eating -
www.nutrition.org.uk
The Vegetarian Society
Dedicated to promoting knowledge and understanding of a vegetarian diet -
www.vegsoc.org
Weight Loss Advice
Advice for people trying to lose weight, with a good exercise section
and information on eating disorders -
www.caloriecounter.co.uk
BDA Teen Weight Wise
BDA site to challenge teenagers and families to get in shape through
adopting healthier eating habits and becoming more physically active.
www.teenweightwise.com
BDA Weight Wise
Run by The British Dietetic Association this site is an independent
site, with unbiased, easy-to-follow hints and tips - based on the latest
evidence - to help you manage your weight for good. It will help you take
a look at your current eating habits and physical activity levels, and
offer a practical approach to setting your own goals for lifestyle change.
www.bdaweightwise.com
Food and Drink Federation
FDF represents the UK food and drink manufacturing industry, the largest
manufacturing sector in the UK.
www.fdf.org.uk
