30 day step challenge complete!

88 teams across the Education Authority took part and completed the 30 day step challenge throughout the month of November.

Following the launch of our ‘Step Up to Christmas: 30 day step challenge’ led by Ryan Cunningham, Ryan’s Gym, we have had 91 teams come on board.

We recently had Gerry McElwee, Head of Cancer Prevention, Cancer Focus NI host a session online focusing on Men and Cancer.

1 in 2 people will receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime but up to 50% of cancers could be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle and nutrition is key to this.

This session will focus on the importance of physical activity and the role it plays in cancer prevention.

Alcohol can cause seven types of cancer, including breast, mouth and bowel cancers.  A reduction in alcohol intake can reduce the risk of cancer and improve overall health.

Every year around 6,840 men in Northern Ireland are diagnosed with cancer (including about 2,150 who have the less serious non-malignant melanoma).