Health

There are multiple reasons that someone might turn their back on eating meat. It could be for health reasons, to stand up for animal rights or, increasingly, because of growing concerns around the climate crisis; or perhaps a combination of all three.

You don’t have to look very far to find horror stories online of individuals having to shell out thousands of pounds to cover medical costs when abroad because their insurer won’t pay.

The UK wellness and fitness market is set to grow from £17.bn in 2010 to £22.8bn in 2020. As the sector continues to grow, new entrants and existing fitness chains alike are having to diversify their offering to give customers something different and stand them apart from the crowd.

In a late 2018 study conducted by The Financial Wellbeing Index Survey, it was discovered that 77% of employees say that money worries impact them at work.

Society is speaking out about mental health more than ever before in order to break down the stigma that has been attached with mental illness throughout history. Yet, in the construction industry, the majority of people still feel unable to speak out about their mental health.

We all know the physical benefits that come with being active; from a healthy heart, improved circulation and keeping in shape, but what about the effects on our mental well-being? Can exercise really help develop resilience, improve low moods and boost self-esteem?

A modern problem

What do we need to be productive in our work lives? We need the right tools which in a typical office setting would inevitable include a computer and phone, and the right personal qualities – skills, knowledge, motivation.

The jury’s out when it comes to caffeine consumption and our health. Are we better with or without it? Does it affect our sleep and heighten cortisol levels or are the small amounts of caffeine beneficial, together with other healing properties of the black stuff?

Travel insurance is essential towards covering the financial repercussions of something going wrong before or during your trip. However, nearly half of travellers previously diagnosed with a mental health condition choose not to disclose it with their insurer.