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November 2009

Diabetes UK Report

According to a report by Diabetes UK, an estimated seven million people in the UK have pre-diabetes - an under-diagnosed condition that makes them up to 15 times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes.

It's World Diabetes Day on Saturday 14 November; see www.worlddiabetesday.org to find out more and help you understand the warning signs and risk factors.

September 2009

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SWINE FLU

If you think you have any of the symptoms of swine flu, stay at home and contact the National Pandemic Flu service, online or telephone the self care service to check symptoms. If needed, you will be given antivirals and self care advice.

However, if you are pregnant or have a serious underlying medical condition, a sick child under 1 year, or your child's condition suddenly becomes much worse, you should contact your doctor.

www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu
Information: 0800 1 513 513
Treatment: 0800 1 153 100

August 2009

1 in 10 Life Insurance Policy Claims turned down in 2007

That means that there is a 1 in 10 chance that you are paying for a plan that will never pay out!

When did you last review your protection plans?

Are you sure that they will provide for you and your family at the time that they need it?

Unlike many other forms of insurance there is no second chance to get your life insurance right. If the plan you have either doesn't meet your needs or is set up incorrectly so it doesn't pay out, then your family may not have the resources available to take care of themselves as you had hoped.

Discover if your plans are doing what you need them to do. Ensure that you are spending money on plans that will pay out and provide for your family as you intended. Telephone or email us to take advantage of our review service, from our associates, EGB Financial Planning.

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Did you know?
In a UK study it was found that 18% of the public put their trust in the General Medical Council to deliver the facts on MMR. 34% put their trust in Richard & Judy's daytime TV show.

Did you know?
Men are almost 40% more likely than women to die from cancers and 15% more likely to develop the disease in the first place. The National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN) and Cancer Research UK, together with the Men's Health Forum, suggest a possible explanation for the difference could be down to stereotypical male behaviour - playing down important early symptoms and leading an unhealthy lifestyle.

Did you know?
Three lifestyle choices - Lack of Exercise, Tobacco, Poor Diet- account for 4 chronic conditions - Cardiovascular, Chronic Respiratory, Type 2 Diabetes, Cancer - which cause 50% of deaths. Many diseases cause suffering and death but these 4 kill as many as all the others together.

Did you know?
50% of adults rank obesity/being overweight as the biggest health concern facing the nation.

Did you know?
The top two Life priorities are My Family's Heath and My Health.

Did you know?
Motivators for changes in Lifestyle - Being diagnosed with a health condition, Close family member/friend being diagnosed with a health condition.

Did you know?
The number of adults who admit that their current lifestyle is unhealthy has significantly increased over the past year.

Did you know?
50% of stressed adults say their current levels of stress are having an impact on their home lives. One in five go further, saying that the current levels are affecting their performance at work.