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BEATING THOSE JANUARY BLUES

What are the January blues? Have you been feeling down since the start of the new year? You’re not alone. The January blues are a very common and real thing. They are a situational depression, associated with how we think and feel about returning to work and regular life after the holidays. Why do we […]

SUPPORTING YOUR EMPLOYEES DURING DRY JANUARY

Dry January officially began in 2013 and since then has continued to grow with more than 4 million individuals in the UK taking part in January 2020. It’s no surprise that there are so many health benefits to giving up alcohol both in the short and long-term. According to Drinkaware, when you stop drinking, you […]

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THE BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH SCREENS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

What is an employee health screen?  The success of your business depends on your people, therefore keeping your employees healthy is key. An employee health screen is a range of tests and checks carried out by a healthcare professional among staff to identify any risks and improve employee wellbeing. They often find diseases and conditions […]

TOP TIPS FOR STAYING COVID SECURE THIS CHRISTMAS

Keeping Your Christmas Bubble COVID Secure  There is no doubt it’s been a very different year for all of us. Though a COVID-19 vaccine is now being distributed, it will not be more widely available until next year. Fortunately, there are some simple ways you can ensure you and your bubble stay COVID secure this […]

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LOOKING AFTER YOUR SKIN THIS WINTER

Protecting your skin this winter  Winter can often play havoc on our skin. We can find our skin dry and damaged due to the cold and dampness outside but also irritated from the hot air from indoor heating. Unfortunately, dry and damaged skin can be painful as it becomes flaky and can sometimes crack. Looking […]

AVOIDING EMPLOYEE BURNOUT: STAYING HAPPY AND HEALTHY IN THE WORKPLACE

Employee burnout in 2020 2020 has been a difficult year for many employees due to continued COVID-19 restrictions, home working and concerns about job security. Now with the combined stress of the cold weather and another national lockdown, there is an increased risk of employee burnout. In some cases, employees have simply not taken enough […]

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MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: LETS TALK ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH

Men’s Health Awareness  November is often known for raising awareness for men’s health. Men around the globe grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues such as mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer, to reduce the number of men dying prematurely.    Mental Health and Suicide Prevention In England, 1 in […]

COPING WITH MENOPAUSE IN THE WORKPLACE

Menopause at work  Menopause is something that most women experience at some point in their lives. It signals the end of their last period and defines the end of their fertile years. Menopause traditionally has been regarded as a taboo subject. Fortunately, this is changing, as today there is a greater acknowledgement that menopause can […]

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LOOKING AFTER YOUR CHOLESTEROL: SIMPLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO IMPROVE YOUR CHOLESTEROL

What is Cholesterol?  Cholesterol is a natural type of fat produced in the liver. Cholesterol and other natural blood fats (called lipids) attach to proteins and travel around the blood in tiny spheres known as lipoproteins. The two main lipoproteins are Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The former is known as ‘bad cholesterol’. […]

TOP TIPS FOR PROMOTING HEALTHY SLEEPING HABITS AT WORK

Promoting healthy employee sleeping habits for better workplace productivity The average adult requires 7-9 hours of sleep per night to wake up feeling refreshed. Despite this, the average person in the UK only manages to achieve 6 hours and 19 minutes. Unfortunately, this has a profound impact on employee productivity as two consecutive nights with […]

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