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 …
A guide for Human Resources The Human Resources team is pivotal in any company in its role overseeing employee absence and well-being. The sector of industry that the team is part of can greatly affect the different challenges which the …
It’s a lovely theory, but for many, it’s the season to be stressed and miserable. Did you know that there is an increase in heart attacks around the festive season? People literally die from Christmas stress. So, what is it …
How having clear and open communication in the workplace can reduce stress Stress affects the body and mind causing symptoms such as headache, low mood, anxiety, lack of sleep, fatigue, and upset stomach, the effects of long-term stress include contributing to …
How to identify workplace bullying, and how civility can help change it all What do you see when you think of a bully? The big jock dude holding the nerd against a locker? Miss Trunchbull spinning children around by their pigtails? …