Short messages on Physical health issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.

Read more about the article Experience nature
Mindful Mallorca Labyrinth Walk, Es Trenc by DoSchu

Experience nature

Strengthening your connection with nature by spending more time outside in all weathers, learning about the natural cycles of the year and tuning into the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world can help you see a bigger picture that exists outside of yourself.

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Read more about the article Ecotherapy develops your social life
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Ecotherapy develops your social life

By participating in an ecotherapy project, you could meet new people, lessen any isolation and loneliness, and increase your sense of belonging, build your peer support network, create more of a structure to your week, and make connections with people which may develop into long-term friendships.

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Read more about the article Ecotherapy can help build your confidence
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Ecotherapy can help build your confidence

Ecotherapy can help build your confidence through enabling you to meet and overcome new challenges, trying new activities and learning new skills, which can increase your confidence to try new things in other areas of your life, and increasing your motivation to stay active.

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Read more about the article Don’t handle others’ food if you’re ill
Pork Shoulders by John Verive

Don’t handle others’ food if you’re ill

You shouldn’t handle food for others if you are ill with stomach problems, such as diarrhoea or vomiting or you have any uncovered sores or cuts, as you could spread harmful bacteria and viruses.

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Be clean when handling food

It’s important that you’re clean when handling food. Wash your hands with soap and warm water, particularly after going to the toilet or changing a baby’s nappy, before preparing food, after handling raw food and after touching bins or pets.

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Read more about the article Respect food’s “use by” date
Pork Shoulders by John Verive

Respect food’s “use by” date

A food’s appearance and smell aren’t a reliable way of telling if it’s safe to eat. Instead, follow the food’s “use by” date and the storage instructions on the packet.

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