7 ways to healthier patients

This month, declarations of ‘new year, new me’ can be seen plastered across social media, as people frantically sign up to the gym in a bid for a healthy start. But this has been heard all too often. Last year, a ComRes poll for Bupa found that 63% of people admitted to breaking a New Year's resolution in the past – with 66% of these confessing it happened within the first month.

In a day and age when health risks are plentiful, it is more important than ever that we eat well and stay fit. Alcohol, obesity and smoking are the three biggest lifestyle risk factors for death and disease in the UK – and these can all be addressed in the dental practice. As dental nurses, it is important that you play an active role in discouraging bad habits and promoting healthy alternatives. So, how can you do this? We have come up with seven top tips – along with expert advice – so you and your team can help to change lives this new year.