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We can all make important lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, which is predicted to surge on the Isle of Wight by 2035.
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Although more Isle of Wight mothers are, on average, still exclusively breastfeeding their babies at six-to-eight weeks compared to the rest of the country, almost half stop breastfeeding after two months.
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Whilst the number of recorded written complaints about GPs and dental practices rose by 4% across England, here on the Isle of Wight they have dropped 6%.
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The amount of total stamp duty collected on the Isle of Wight in the last year surprised us. See the details.
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A mental health charity believes people are more likely to reach out for help and not feel ashamed, but the rise in demand must be matched by “much needed improvements to services”.
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Five per cent more houses were sold on the Isle of Wight and the prices have risen by over 5.3 per cent in the last year, but they are still below the national average.
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If you struggle to get 4G mobile reception on the Isle of Wight here's why and find out what the Government sat needs to happen to improve coverage.
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Local Government Association say that faced with significant cuts to the money they have to look after elderly and disabled, protect children, repair roads and collect bins, many councils have had little choice but to reduce the discount for those receiving council tax relief.
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According to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics, although people on the Isle of Wight are less happy than they were a year ago, we're still above the national average!
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Latest figures show a sharp increase in the number of patients on the Isle of Wight being admitted for knee and hip replacements due to their weight, as well as other obesity-related conditions. OnTheWight has the details.
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Great to hear that on the Isle of Wight more residents get the recommended two and a half hours of physical activity a week than the national average. With such great opportunities for walking here, is it a surprise?
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It's not surprising that more people die in the Winter, but these figures show a significant spike, raising questions of why?
