May is National Walking Month and every year we encourage people to take to their feet and feel the benefits. Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. Regular walking has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as … Read more
With many of us leading such hectic lives, even a basic task such as walking can become difficult to make time for. There are always plenty of excuses. Driving a car is quicker. Taking the life is easier. After a long day, most of us will settle in front of our laptops at home … Read more
Members of Parliament have stated that it is “inexplicable” the NHS in England spends more on bariatric surgery than well-established measures to prevent obesity. A report by the Health Select Committee says health workers should use every opportunity to deal with the problem. The MPs also call for urgent steps so people understand the wider … Read more
Over half of the British population are said to suffer from back pain, and often the issue can be traced back to many of our office lifestyles which are can be to blame. Furthermore, if you are reading this article before lunchtime, however, there’s a high chance you’ll be doubled up in pain – scientists … Read more
As the British Heart Foundation’s ‘National Heart Month’ comes to an end in February, it is worth highlighting that the integral connection between diet and heart health. Strategies such as watching your weight, keeping your total fats and saturated fats down and cutting down on salt intake have all become well known dietary approaches to … Read more
You may have seen the recent advertising campaign for the new Change4Life campaign, Sugar Swaps which was launched by Public Health England Sugar Swaps encourages parents to cut down the amount of sugar their children consume by making one or more simple swaps. Some of the statistics taken from recently published data is shocking – … Read more
The recent cold snap looks set to continue for most of February and the chances are, some of us will suffer from the sniffles, a cold or worse still, the flu. The old adage is that you should “starve a fever and feed a cold” or, “starve a cold and feed a fever”? Actually, it’s … Read more
Most employees that have a Healthy Performance health check will be aware that too much cholesterol can progress heart disease. Fewer employees will know that cholesterol comes in good and bad forms but, that’s where most people’s knowledge will end. Put simply – “Bad” (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) cholesterol clogs the arteries that pump blood … Read more
In just over two weeks, the days will be a little longer and we’ll be welcoming the start of February. Whilst some might start waning on their New Years Resolutions, there is a great excuse to keep up with the healthy lifestyle and that is to celebrate National Heart month. We all have a heart so … Read more
During the winter months and at the start of January in particular, many of us think about what we want to change in our lives over the coming 12 months. A new year provides the perfect opportunity to set resolutions, take stock and decide how we will live our lives differently from now on. Many … Read more
Nearly 600,000 cancer cases in the UK could have been avoided in the last five years if people had healthier lifestyles according to new Cancer Research UK figures. The charity is urging people to consider their health when making New Year resolutions. For example, limiting alcohol intake, improving nutrition and doing regular exercise is good advice. Smoking … Read more
It is a common fact that our bodies are not designed to sit in the same position all day. It does not matter about the job a person has, balance and posture play an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Sitting up straight may seem like a simple instruction from your primary school days, but … Read more
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