The Healthy Blog
Stick to any diet and it will pay dividends, say researchers
A Canadian team of researchers have arrived to the conclusion that sticking to a diet was more important than the diet itself. All diets – from
Taking a daily aspirin 'cuts cancer risk', a new study finds
Several major news outlets have reported this week that taking an aspirin every day could cut your risk of developing cancer. The study was a
Shift workers in danger of Type 2 diabetes
A large international study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, has indicated that people doing shift work were at highest risk of contracting Type 2 diabetes .
A third of Alzheimer's cases are preventable, new research has revealed
New research from the University of Cambridge has revealed that 1 in 3 cases of Alzheimer’s disease throughout the world is preventable. The research has also revealed
The rise in diabetes is causing a 'national health emergency'
Diabetes is becoming a “national health emergency” in Britain with thousands of new cases diagnosed every week. This is according to an audit by the
Nutrition at work – how you can help your employees
Many of us are confined to our desks for 7-8 hours a day and as a result, find it difficult to get proper nutrition during
Numbers of people diagnosed with skin cancer and liver cancer has risen sharply in England
There has been a sharp rise in skin and liver cancer cases across England according to new figures. Between 2003 and 2012, skin cancer cases
Onsite Health Checks: are they worth it compared to other benefits?
Although most organisations are not aware what ill health really costs them time and money, each year over 2.3 million cases of ill-health are experienced
1 in 3 adults could be on the verge of having diabetes
Over a third of adults are on the verge of developing type-2 diabetes, new research has suggested.. If nothing is done to stop the trend,
Strong business case for employers to invest in employee wellbeing
A new report released by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) last month has highlighted that there are clear advantages to businesses who engage staff
Tesco set to stop sweets and chocolates being sold at all checkouts
Tesco to stop sweets and chocolates being displayed near checkouts The supermarket giant Tesco has said that it will take away confectionery from near its tills
Employers striving to improve employee engagement
The need to improve employee engagement is at the top of the agenda in shaping employers’ benefits strategies in 2014, according to research by Employee