health

13 Apr 2017

At risk of diabetes? Free health courses now available

Ealing Council’s leisure centre partner, Everyone Active, has teamed up with The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme to run a series of free …

12 Apr 2017

How walking can put you on the path to a better lifestyle

Walking is an amazing – and easy – way to improve your health. This spring and summer, why not take advantage of our lovely …

13 Mar 2017

Air quality matters

I visited one of the most polluted spots in the borough this week to talk about air quality and what the council is doing …

10 Mar 2017

Food: Lots on our plate

Ealing is a diverse borough and home to people from all over the world. The 3,178 food businesses that operate in it are no …

20 Feb 2017

Free healthy heart sessions at Gurnell

From Friday to Sunday (24-26 February) Gurnell Leisure Centre will be holding free fitness class tasters in promotion of Healthy Heart month. Coronary heart disease is …

15 Feb 2017

On your marks for the Ealing Sports Awards

Do you know an outstanding sportsperson who deserves the plaudits? How about a great coach or sports club making a real difference in the …

19 Dec 2016

Alcohol: Some sobering thoughts

With the party season upon us, it is easy to get swept up in rounds and drink more than we normally would. Do you …

5 Dec 2016

Over 50? No reason not to stay active

Did you know local leisure centres run a wide range of popular sessions for people aged 50 and above? It is a great way …

14 Nov 2016

Child weight debate: Food for thought

Karen’s reaction when her seven-year old son was invited to join a child weight management programme at his school was not what you might …

10 Nov 2016

Young cricket star given award

A Southall schoolgirl has won a national cricket award and been praised as being the ‘driving force’ behind the sport at her school. Year …

20 Oct 2016

Rugby players ‘tag’ along to school contest

Around 400 local school children took part in a borough-wide tag rugby competition hosted by a top club. Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club, in Vallis …

7 Oct 2016

A different kind of first aid

Knowing what to do if someone has a heart attack or nasty fall is one thing but would you know what to do if …

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