Workplaces with a culture of health and wellbeing are more than a happy place to work. Decades of research has proven that a healthier workforce is more productive versus a company that does not promote this environment. In today’s competitive global marketplace, a healthy culture has never been such a relevant strategy. No matter where … Read more
Miles Frost, the eldest son of Sir David Frost, passed away last weekend whilst out jogging. Sadlly, Miles was only 31. What makes this tragic story surprising is that Miles was said to be a fitness enthusiast who had previously run a half-marathon in the Lewa game reserve in Kenya – this is regarded as … Read more
Diabetes UK has warned the Government to provide better care for diabetes sufferers as figures show the condition causes more than 135 amputations a week in the UK. Diabetes UK said the rate is increasing due to a huge increase in the number of people developing the condition, which is often linked to being overweight. The charity wants … Read more
In a digital savvy world which is being driven by sharing and trending, everyone possesses the power to take on the creative role for a few minutes of fame with a meme. The health and wellbeing community have been quick to jump on the band wagon with a rise of health memes and messages prevalent on social media. … Read more
We came across some research yesterday from a leading UK pharmacy chain that stated men across Britain are 20% less likely to visit their GP than females. This isn’t due to men having better health and it is likely down to a reluctance for men to seek help. Indeed, men are less likely to … Read more
With the British summer threatening to give us all a few rays, us Brits never need much of an excuse to get the barbecue out, cook up a feast and ensure there’s a cool beer or a large glass of wine in hand. And for those who are calorie conscious, it can be tolerable to … Read more
With more than half of the UK population heading for obesity by 2050, with an annual cost to society approaching £50 billion, it is easy to see why the media talks about an obesity crisis on a near-daily basis. So, how can employers, office workers and sedentary employees ensure that they don’t become one of … Read more
To those of us who work in an office every day, there is a certain allure to business trips and being out of the office. But road trips and travelling on business can have severe a health impact on employees as it can be hard to make healthy food choices. From unhealthy service station snacks, … Read more
The downturn in the economy back in 2008 shifted the way many departments up and down the UK have had to conduct their responsibilities. The troubled economic times presented HR Departments with two priorities to get their heads around, dealing with high levels of stress for employees whilst trying to increase productivity added with, coping … Read more
The background information Strokes are being heavily discussed in the media today as a leading charity in the UK, The Stroke Association has revealed new figures that highlights the number of people being afflicted by strokes is soaring. This rise is particularly stark amongst men in their 40’s and 50’s. The numbers are quite shocking … there … Read more
The health pages of all of the major media outlets have gone into over drive in the last week about the report into weight loss and why scientists now believe that exercise plays an entirely trivial role in it. The report was published as an editorial in the British Medical Journal and the content appears to … Read more
Setting up your workplace correctly is not just a necessity for DSE (Display Screen Equipment) regulations, but also a way of safeguarding yourself against nasty workplaces issues such as backache, neckache and the dreaded RSI. So here are Posture People’s top tips for making sure you are sitting right and maximising your productivity at work. … Read more
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