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Kickstart your health
Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, drink less alcohol, get active or quit smoking, you have access to lots of free tools and support through Better Health. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters.
There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Let's do this!
Boost your motivation with our quiz
In just 5 minutes, our quiz helps you check key areas of your lifestyle. You’ll get a score out of 10, NHS advice and tools, and free apps to help you make changes where they matter most.
Take the Healthy Choices Quiz
Quit smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. But smoking triggers are everywhere, from your morning coffee to the daily commute. Power up your willpower with the tools and support you need to quit for good!
Lose weight
Losing weight is not about getting it right – it's about getting started. Making small, simple changes can really help you shed the pounds. Get started today with our tips, support and special offers.
Get active
No matter how active you are, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Aim to be active every day, the more you do the better you'll feel. Try these tools, tips and special offers to get active and move more.
Drink less
Drinking less alcohol can help you feel a bit better every day – and it's easier to make a change than you think. We have some simple tips and tools to help you start cutting down today.
Take care of your mind
Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body, but it can be easily overlooked.
Every Mind Matters has lots of expert advice and practical tips to help you stay on top of your mental wellbeing.
Visit Every Mind Matters
More ways to kickstart your health
If you want to improve other aspects of your wellbeing, we have more great free tools to support you:
NHS Food Scanner app
Start finding healthier swaps today!
NHS Weight Loss Plan app
A 12-week plan to help you lose weight.
NHS Couch to 5K app
A running app for absolute beginners.
NHS Active 10 app
Track and build up your daily walks – start with 10 minutes every day!
NHS Drink Free Days app
For the days you do not want to drink alcohol.
NHS Quit Smoking app
Daily support to help you quit smoking and start breathing easier.
Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks
Getting a check is the only way you can find out if you have high blood pressure, as there are usually no symptoms.
Do you know your heart age?
If you are over 30, the Heart Age Test tells you your heart age compared with your real age.
Take the short test now to see how your lifestyle choices affect your heart age, and learn how to reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases through diet and exercise.
Why you need vitamin D
To keep bones and muscles healthy, everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement in autumn and winter, when we cannot make vitamin D from sunlight.
And some people who are at risk of not getting enough vitamin D should take them all year round.
Just 10 micrograms a day is all you need – it's the same for kids and grown-ups.
More about Vitamin D