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Be Food Smart - Get the NEW Be Food Smart app to see how much sugar, sat fat and salt is really inside your food and drink Vaccination calendar - Download this personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by. Patient Choice myth buster - Every NHS patient should be actively involved in the decisions about the care and treatment you receive. But do you know what is currently available to you on the NHS? Check this myth buster and learn about your options. Heart Age - How healthy is your heart? Find out if your heart age is older than your real age, and discover the simple steps you can take to live more healthily for longer. GP online services - Watch these videos and find out how GP online services have helped patients take greater control of their health. One You Easy Meals - Eat healthier versions of the foods you love. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to get you going. Couch to 5K - Couch to 5K has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. One You Drinks Tracker - Keep an eye on the booze and take control with free daily tips. Your blood pressure reading - Find out what your blood pressure reading means with this simple tool. 1234Next » Your NHS Health Check Millions of people have already had their free 'midlife MOT'. 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