Wellbeing

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHS was put under incredible strain, with the effects proving to be long-lasting. In May 2021, 5.3 million people were waiting to start treatment and over 336,000 of those waiting for more than a year.

Why taking a break from your desk is important

Aerobic exercise can help reduce your blood pressure by up to 10 per cent. GP Dr Alasdair Wright gives you his expert tips on what’s best for bringing your numbers down.

Most companies take care to provide their staff with good seating that complies with health and safety standards. But what about the self-employed or office seating in the home?

Summer will soon be in full swing and the motivation to look and feel good seems more heightened.

Mmm… it sounds too good to be true but chocolate – including those Easter eggs that are soon to be EVERYWHERE! – may actually be healthy. Nutritionist Sarah Schenker reveals why small amounts of chocolate can boost your health in more ways than one.

We’ve all fallen victim to lunch al desko from time to time when we have a lot to do, but don’t let this become part of your daily routine. 

According to The Independent, cold and flu cases are expected to rise sharply this winter. While lockdown last year meant most of us were largely free from the common cold as we kept inside, it also means that this winter’s virus pool is likely to be larger.

You’d be hard pushed to find an industry that hasn’t been affected by Covid. Whether your employees have been working from home, on furlough or working from your office during the pandemic, the way we work is evolving.

Joint pain can occur anytime throughout the year, but in the cold and wet months of the winter you may find it harder to cope with.

Although a change in the weather will not cause arthritis, it can worsen the symptoms, says GP and musculoskeletal expert, Dr Alasdair Wright.