1 heart. 2.5 billion beats. 200 million litres of blood pumped. In the average lifetime, that is how much work your one heart will do. It carries fuel, oxygen, hormones, and a whole load of other essentials to every part …


1 heart. 2.5 billion beats. 200 million litres of blood pumped. In the average lifetime, that is how much work your one heart will do. It carries fuel, oxygen, hormones, and a whole load of other essentials to every part …

Blocked, itchy nose? Watery, itchy eyes? These are just a few of the symptoms of Hay Fever that affects 1 in 5 people in the UK. It is early in the year, but many of us have been experiencing hay …

A focus on stress management and workplace wellness can lead to better physical and mental health for employees, but it can also impact on their performance. By examining the levels of pressure on employees, it is possible to make changes …

The health benefits of walking, and how to stay motivated It can be hard to convince ourselves to walk to work when the car or the train can make the commute that much shorter, but give it a go. Walking …

The DocHQ ROI calculator could help to show you. Sickness costs money. That much is known, but how far it affects a business is often vastly underestimated and calculating the true amount can be difficult. DocHQ have created a calculator …

The Mental Health Foundation says that “good mental health at work and good management go hand in hand” and there is strong evidence that workplaces with high levels of positive mental well-being are more productive. But all too often that …

Businesses want to ensure that their team is engaged in their work, feeling satisfied, and performing at their personal best, whilst building their dream team. For those team members who seem to be lagging behind, what can a concerned manager …

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 …