North Norfolk Healthy Ageing Programme: Active Norfolk
Everyone Active understands the importance of activity and the positive impact it has on healthy ageing; specifically our physical, mental and social wellbeing. Therefore, we are dedicated in supporting our community access exciting programmes and activities at local level.
We achieve the objective of “connecting EVERYONE to health” through collaboration with selective alliances. Our passionate individuals and organisations aim to create a more accessible health and wellbeing system which develops the relationship between physical activity and healthcare sectors, resulting in better health for EVERYONE!
Why Get Active?
Regular physical activity:
Decreases the risk of depression and reduces stress and anxiety
Builds Confidence and Self Esteem
Enhance positive attitudes and social skills
Reduces the risk of heart disease and strokes
Improve your sleep
Helps reduce high blood pressure
Helps control body weight
Reduces the risk of colon cancer
Reduces the likelihood of brittle bone disease (osteoporosis) in later life