Your lifestyle can have a significant impact on your physical health. A poor diet, low levels of physical activity, poor sexual health, obesity, and alcohol and drug misuse can contribute to, or even cause, many physical conditions. You can read the current physical activity guidelines on the NHS Choices website. The University also offers activities and guidance that can help you staying physically fit. There are many sports programmes, as well as different sports teams and societies.
Find out more about contraception services the following links. Sexually transmitted infections STIs are diseases passed from one person to another through sex including oral and anal sex or sometimes through genital contact. Condoms are the only form of contraception which protect against STIs as well as pregnancy. Use the NHS Choices directory to search for a sexual health service near you. It is important to get tested if you experience any of the following symptoms:.
Not all people with an STI experience symptoms, so it is worth getting checked if you think there's any chance you may have contracted an STI. Many can be cured by antibiotics, but can have serious consequences such as infertility, reactive arthritis, chronic pain, inflammation and stroke if left untreated.
Read more about the different kinds of sexually transmitted infections , including symptoms, causes and treatments. The UK has one of the highest binge drinking rates in Europe, with more than 9 million people in England drinking more than the recommended limit. It is estimated that each year in the UK alcohol is responsible for around 33, deaths, and between 1,, deaths are due to illegal drug use.
If you are struggling with alcohol or drug misuse, there are a number of services which can help you. Smoking is extremely damaging to your health. Around half of all smokers who do not quit end up dying prematurely from smoking-related illnesses.
