Royal Navy personnel at HMS Raleigh have been reminded of the benefits of a good diet, regular health checks and exercise.

The training base in Torpoint staged a healthy lifestyle event in the gymnasium, with experts on hand to offer advice and guidance.

Staff and trainees from the Defence Maritime Logistics School brought along some healthy eating salad options and a Thai Green Curry and spoke of the benefits of home cooking.

HMS Raleigh’s medical and dental team were also present to give advice on health issues, such as work-related stress, alcohol awareness, back pain, ways to quit smoking and the effect the habit has on the whole body.

They also offered blood pressure checks and used equipment to show people the bugs on their hands to highlight the importance of good hand-washing routines.

The attendees were also encouraged to try out different exercises with a cycling, rowing and kettle bell challenge. They were also given advice on how to prevent injuries and information on the Adventurous Training opportunities available to Service personnel.