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Eat well, feel happier – the link between diet and mental health.
Are you really what you eat? Studies have shown that bad food choices can have a negative effect on physical and mental health. With poor mental health costing business billions each year, it’s vital employers...
It’s time to stock up on tissues – the flu season is here!
Are the sounds of sneezing echoing around your office? It’s cold, chilly and the flu season is definitely upon us. If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. According to the NHS, some of...
Food allergies in the UK
Food allergies have had a lot of coverage in the press recently, with reports of people having severe allergic reactions to ingredients such as nuts, shellfish and sesame. The increased coverage is down to the n...
Pneumonia Vaccination for Employees exposed to welding and metal fumes
Background In November 2011 in the “Green Book”, (Immunisation against Infections Disease), the Department of Health (DoH) recommended that welders should each receive a single dose of Pneumococcal vaccine (PPV2...
Anorexia Nervosa
What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder which is a relatively rare condition, affecting approximately 1% of the population. The majority of people with AN are female, with about 10%...
Mental Health Awareness Week May 12th – 18th 2014
Anxiety It is normal to have feelings of anxiety at some point in your life however, sometimes this can develop into an all – consuming disorder, manifesting as a phobia, panic attacks or obsessional behaviour. ...