Keeping staff healthy and happy is key, not only for retention and productivity but for the continued success of the business. Most leaders will agree with this statement but will often underestimate the impact of sickness on their organisations. The …
The differences between private and NHS prescriptions, and which to choose. The NHS provides healthcare to all in the UK free at point of service. For some things however, there are charges, such as prescriptions in England. Long waiting times, …
Tips to prevent catching and spreading the flu virus. Flu season is very much upon us, and has even seen a school in Southampton close due to an outbreak. Hospitals are struggling for beds and informing primary care to avoid admission …
Give us a hug. Today is National Hugging Day! Did you know that there are actual scientific physical and mental benefits to hugging? Before you back away thinking “Ew, people”, have a look at what you can get from a …
New Year, New You? Or just another failed resolution?D How many years has it been the year when you will get healthy, get fit, stop drinking, stop eating sugar, stop smoking….? How many years have those things happened from January 1st? The gym is joined, …
Measuring obesity in a way that is accurate. Obesity has steadily been rising since 1993, and there are now approximately two thirds of all adults in England classed as being overweight or obese. This can lead to many health problems …
January is Love Your Liver month. Livers are amazing things, they do so much for us, and we tend to give them a battering a lot of the time. Did you know that the liver is the largest gland, and …
Social media could be linked to negative effects on mental health. Did you know that over 5 million images are uploaded to Instagram each day? Endless pictures of people’s food, scenic views, boomerangs of people enjoying a glass of prosecco …
Wellness schemes are a positive influence but how can you ensure they succeed? We know that workplace wellness is key to having happy staff, healthy staff, and saving money. Employee sickness and presenteeism costs, on average over £1200 per employee …
Stay healthy over Christmas It is the festive season. It’s ok, don’t worry, I know we are about health and workplace wellness, but I am not about to tell you about the Very Bad Things linked with alcohol and overeating. Just …