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Health Chatter: Body image and its effect on mental health
When we talk about body image, it's not just what you look like, but also how you feel about your body and your attitude towards it.

Alice Monk
Jul 20, 20213 min read


Health Chatter: Preventing back pain
Back pain affects millions of adults in UK each year and is the leading cause of disability.

Alice Monk
Jun 15, 20213 min read


Health Chatter: Menopause at work
Creating a positive, open conversation around menopause is really important for women to help avoid stigma, particularly in the workplace.
Guiliana Christmas
May 11, 20213 min read


Health Chatter: Why swimming is good for you
Swimming is a great way for people of any age and varying levels of mobility to exercise, as it is a low-impact activity.

Alice Monk
Apr 14, 20213 min read


Health Chatter: How to stay safe when driving for work
Your health can have a huge impact on your ability to drive safely. Make sure you are fit to drive before getting behind the wheel.

Alice Monk
Feb 9, 20213 min read


Health Chatter: How to nurture your friendships and protect your mental health
Nurturing fulfilling friendships will have long lasting benefits to your health and wellbeing.

Alice Monk
Jan 12, 20213 min read


Health Chatter: How safe is your kitchen?
Think about your kitchen and the actions you take to prevent accidents and illness. How do you stay safe?

Alice Monk
Dec 8, 20203 min read


Health Chatter: 4 simple ways to reduce your risk of stroke
In the UK, someone has a stroke or TIA (“mini-stroke”) around every 5 minutes, and one in four of those happens to someone of working age.

Alice Monk
Nov 20, 20202 min read


Health Chatter: What happens if you quit smoking today?
Recent evidence shows that if a smoker can quit for 28 days, they are five times more likely to quit for good.
Rachel Johnson
Oct 13, 20202 min read


Are employees legally required to attend workplace health surveillance medicals?
Health surveillance is a routine workplace medical assessment that is repeated at regular intervals.

Alice Monk
Sep 14, 20207 min read


Health Chatter: Keeping your blood sugar in check
Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is the sugar found naturally in our blood. and gives us the energy we need to function.
Guiliana Christmas
Sep 8, 20203 min read


What is health surveillance and do I need it in my workplace?
‘Health surveillance’ is a way of protecting an employee from work related ill health by monitoring the effects of work on their health.

Alice Monk
Aug 25, 20207 min read


Health Chatter: Why it's good to talk it out
When we suppress our emotions, they become stronger and can become distorted, causing us to behave in negative ways.
Guiliana Christmas
Jul 7, 20203 min read


Health Chatter: Small food swaps make a big difference
Making healthier food choices involves reducing our intake of fats, sugars and salt increasing our risk of developing serious health issues.
Guiliana Christmas
Jun 9, 20202 min read


Health Chatter: Why kindness matters for your mental health
It has been proven that living a kinder life is more likely to lead to a happier life.

Alice Monk
May 12, 20202 min read


Health Chatter: How to move more when working from home
Being active is important for your physical and mental health. Make it a priority when working from home.

Alice Monk
Apr 7, 20203 min read


Health Chatter: Reducing your risk of bowel cancer
Bowel cancer is cancer that starts in the large bowel (colon) or back passage (rectum). It is also known as colorectal cancer.
Guiliana Christmas
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Health Chatter: Do you look after your financial wellbeing?
When we are stressed about money, it can also lead us to make poorer financial decisions leading to a negative spiral.

Alice Monk
Feb 4, 20203 min read


Health Chatter: How to look after your hearing
Hearing loss can affect your employment, your education, your family life and your social life.
Guiliana Christmas
Jan 7, 20203 min read


Health Chatter: Slowing down to release the pressure
There is evidence that the pace and intensity of work has been increasing, with more employees multi-tasking to meet ever changing demands.
Guiliana Christmas
Dec 4, 20193 min read
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