Health and Fitness

Is vaping more appealing to kids than smoking?

There’s something about electric contraptions that really capture the imaginations of children. Invent a device that makes a nice little bubbling sound and blows out flumes of flavoured smoke and you’re bound to garner the attention of today’s youth.

How to improve mental health in the workplace

The media is rightfully putting a huge focus on our mental health in the UK. According to charity Mind, approximately one in four adults will experience a mental health issue each year.

Why are employee benefits importnant?

When it comes to hiring new staff, the question of who will be a right fit is paramount. Employers are looking for someone with the right skills, the right work ethic, and who meshes well with their current employees.

How pets can benefit your lifestyle?

Pets can bring joy to our lives, they can be loving, and we can share a deep bond with them, but have you ever wondered how much pets can benefit our health?

37 million people at risk of ‘distraction danger’ when wearing headphones

New research shows that a staggering 37 million Americans feel they have put themselves in danger over the past 12 months when wearing headphones or earphones while walking, jogging or cycling.

A guide to practicing mindfulness in the workplace

Employees are subjected to constant cycles of chaos and stress at work that are not only making us less productive but also impacting our health, both physically and mentally.

59% of UK adults experience workplace based stress… can technology be used to help improve mental health?

It’s becoming common place to see negative headlines were technology and mental health are concerned. Plenty of evidence has been published, reinforcing that social media and too much screen time can add to stress levels with the increasing risk of depression and anxiety, as well as problems with sleep.

How can you help manage pain with movement?

When managing pain, medication can be beneficial. But, are you aware of how movement and exercise can be helpful too?

Why glutathione is one of the best antioxidants

In recent years, glutathione has been one of the buzzwords in the online community. There has been an undeniable rise in the number of supplements boosting to improve glutathione levels in the body.

The most important part of a small medical practice

Nobody ever said that medicine was easy. If it was easy then there really wouldn’t be a need for it. As such, people should expect that running a medical practice will take a lot of hard work and effort. But at the same time, most people in the field report that it’s incredibly rewarding.

Ineffective treatment leaves patients with leg ulcers suffering – and the NHS footing the bill

Throughout the UK, an estimated 500,000 adults experience leg ulcers which require treatment. A leg ulcer is often the result of venous diseases, such as varicose veins, that legs a gaping wound that is both painful and difficult to mend without intervention.