Brisk walkers less likely to suffer from dementia
Recent research from the Boston Medical Centre shows that people who walk quickly and still have a strong grip in
Continue readingMiddle-aged people make the best workers
While some middle-aged workers feel as though they are ‘past it’ in the workplace, a new study shows that middle
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How many people in your workplace know the important numbers, for example the amount of exercise we should do per
Continue readingHow lifestyle changes can improve the health of your staff and help reduce sickness and absence
In 2010, the Atlanta Centre for Disease Control published the results of an eight-year study of more than 23,000 adults
Continue readingLiver disease cases rise by 40%
Chief medical officer, Dame Sally Davies, reported a 40% rise in liver disease during the past decade when she presented
Continue readingWhy tiredness and fatigue impacts on workplace health
According to the Sleep Council, a good night’s sleep boosts employee wellbeing. The organisation claims that getting enough sleep can
Continue readingThe impact of the ‘Monday blues’ on UK business
Like ‘man flu’, the ‘Monday blues’ is often considered an exaggerated condition and one that should not be taken seriously.
Continue readingSickness absence levels need tackling
According to government research, as many as 960,000 employees were on sick leave for a month or more each year
Continue readingWorkplace health experts confirm breakfast really is the most important meal of the day
3-minutes and 15-seconds is how long the average UK breakfast lasts. So suggests a recent report commissioned by Weetabix, the
Continue readingUse of smartphones after work reduces productivity
In line with the findings of recent studies, one of the UK’s leading occupational health providers, Medigold Health, is advising
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