Future-Proof Your Health

Exclusively for Business in the Community members, our Future-Proof Your Health series aims to empower and educate individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices and reduce the risk of certain diseases and illnesses using evidence-based strategies .

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Future-Proof Your Health: Everyday Habits to Lower Cancer Risk | Thursday 22 January | 10:00 - 10:45AM | Zoom

This practical session explores the everyday lifestyle factors that influence cancer risk and what we can do in our work and home routines to reduce it. The session focuses on simple, evidence-based strategies for busy people.

Over 45 minutes, this session will cover:

• Key lifestyle factors that influence cancer risk

• Habit shifts around food, movement, alcohol, and sleep

• How stress and inflammation link to prevention

• Practical daily swaps that make the biggest difference

• Myth-busting around common cancer misconceptions

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Future-Proof Your Heart: Protecting Heart Health for Life | Wednesday 11 February | 10:30 - 11:15AM | Zoom

This practical session explores the everyday lifestyle factors that influence our heart health and what we can do in our work and home routines to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The session focuses on simple science-based strategies for busy workers.

Over 45 minutes, this session will cover:

• Heart health MOT: Understanding blood pressure, cholesterol & early warning signs

• Heart-healthy foods and easy meal/snack upgrades

• The importance of moving more and sitting less and how sedentary workers can break the sit-cycle

• Stress, sleep, and how they impact heart health

• Small ‘heart habits’ that add up over time

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Future-Proof Your Brain: Reducing Dementia Risk | Thursday 12 March | 10:00 - 10:45AM | Zoom

Learn how lifestyle, nutrition, and daily routines can support long-term brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. This session highlights practical, science-backed habits anyone can build into a busy workday.

Over 45 minutes, this session will cover:

• Nutrition for brain health (Mediterranean & MIND principles)

• Sleep, stress & inflammation and their impact on memory

• Movement habits that boost cognitive resilience

• The power of social connection & mental stimulation

• Everyday habits that support long-term brain function

• The impact of Artificial Intelligence on brain health

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Future-Proof Your Health: Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes | Thursday 23 April | 10:00 - 10:45AM | Zoom

Blood sugar balance is key for energy, focus, and long-term health. This session breaks down what really drives diabetes risk and how small daily choices around food, movement, and routine can keep metabolism healthy and steady. The session also provides tips on management of type 2 diabetes.

Over 45 minutes, this session will cover:

• What blood sugar is and how it affects energy & mood

• Carb balance: practical guidance without creating food rules

• Snacks, meals, and habits that stabilise blood sugar

• Movement “snacks” and workplace strategies

• Lifestyle shifts proven to reduce Type 2 diabetes risk

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These sessions will take place on Zoom. A calendar appointment with a link to the call will be sent to the email address you register with, prior to the session.

Please ensure that you correctly type your email address, as you may not receive the link if the email address is incorrect.

Please ensure you click 'assign ticket' and follow the instructions after registering.

For any more information, please contact katherine.mcknight@bitcni.org.uk.