Acticheck

03/06/2025

The Acticheck life-saving wristband is unlike any other SOS Alert/Fall detection device out there, backed up by unbeatable customer service. If you've had a positive experience like Christopher, we'd really appreciate it if you could share a review on TrustPilot. Simply follow this link: https://bit.ly/4jycZVy
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01/04/2025

Supermarkets are brilliant at making us spend our cash, but if you could do with some help to reduce your spending, here are some top tips to get the same for less.

https://acticheck.com/save-money-at-the-supermarket/

01/04/2025

What do you and your family do to check up on each other?

06/03/2025

'You are not alone in feeling lonely', an AgeUK report highlights the problem and its health implications, but also points to some ways to become less lonely.

The new report ‘You are not alone in feeling lonely’ presents new evidence about the scale of the loneliness challenge among people aged 65 and over.

04/03/2025

With so much going on in the world, it is good to remember that there is a lot of good stuff too.

The green economy defied sceptics, a river was granted rights, and ‘life-changing’ therapy treated a rare blindness, plus more good news

29/01/2025

Ahead of Stroke Prevention Day tomorrow, we want to ask you, do you know what your blood pressure is and if so, how often do you get it checked?

You may not have thought about getting your blood pressure checked regularly but it’s crucial that we all do, because high blood pressure is the biggest cause of stroke and plays a part in about half of all strokes.

There’s a number of things that put you at greater risk of high blood pressure.

For example, eating too much salt, being inactive, drinking too much and smoking. Stress can also cause temporarily high blood pressure and whilst we’re stressed, we may adopt unhealthy habits like the ones mentioned above.

Health conditions like Diabetes and Kidney disease also cause high blood pressure and certain medications like the combined oral contraceptive pill (combi pill) and steroids.

If you find out you have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) there’s lots of changes you can make to lower it, such as reducing your salt intake and eating a balanced diet.

You should also consider seeing your GP. In some cases, only medication can help reduce your blood pressure.

You can find more information about why we're encouraging everyone to get regular blood pressure checks this Stroke Prevention Day and how high blood pressure can lead to stroke on our website: https://bit.ly/4gldy3g

A big thank you to our partners at LoSalt for supporting Stroke Prevention Day 2025.

20/01/2025

Feeling the January blues? 🌧️

Don’t let Blue Monday bring you down - check out our tips to brighten your mood and take control of your wellbeing:

🌟 Stay active: Whether it’s a brisk walk or gentle chair yoga, movement boosts your spirits.
👩‍❤️‍👨 Stay connected: Reach out to friends and family for a chat or meet new people at community groups.
🎨 Discover a hobby: Learn something new like painting or knitting to energize your mind.
🌞 Get outdoors: Even a few minutes in natural light can work wonders for your mood.
🧘‍♂️ Practice mindfulness: Reflect on positive moments and focus on gratitude.
🤝 Volunteer: Helping others is a powerful way to feel good.

Click the link to read more on our latest blog post.
https://acticheck.com/blue-monday-tips-to-brighten-the-gloomiest-day-of-the-year/

30/12/2024

This could be huge. The earlier dementia is detected the better. Though it can't be cured its progress can be slowed, giving more time to enjoy with loved ones.

UCLA researchers have identified placental growth factor (PlGF) as a potential blood biomarker for early detection of cognitive impairment and dementia. High PlGF levels correlate with increased vascular permeability, suggesting its role in the development of cerebral small vessel disease. This f

22/10/2024

The average payout for Pension Credit is another £3,900 a year. If you apply now you could be receiving this before Christmas.

Hundreds of thousands of people are thought to be missing out on financial support from the DWP

20/10/2024

The young macaque sleeping in its parent's arms is particularly lovely.

This year’s competition saw a record number of entries. Judges hope the shots will encourage further wildlife conservation efforts