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WORKPLACE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Managing fatigue in the workplace

Managing Fatigue in the workplace

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How tired your employees are during the day directly impacts not only your bottom line, but your company’s overall health and well-being. But there’s nothing you can do to combat fatigue at work—is there? Turns out, yes: In-office hours can be complemented by a host of strategies to encourage alert, engaged employees. Those might be as simple as brighter and lighter offices, or as involved as the availability of stress management tools. Meetings held outside, if possible, are another idea, as are healthier snacks in the vending machines. It’s helpful to talk to employees about well-being outside of the office,…

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5 dirtiest places to avoid in gym

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As you go to gym to get healthy, don’t pick up germs that can get you sick. Here are the places germs stick around in. Dumbbells and other free weights In the gym, hand weights and barbells are some of the most handled items, and are most likely to have the germs that carry common cold to influenza to gastrointestinal infections. The best thing to do is to use sanitizing wipes as you go from one piece of equipment to the next Shower and locker room floors Don’t go barefoot anywhere in the gym (even the yoga studio), otherwise you…

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The best snacks to take to work

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Raise your hand if you know you should eat healthier snacks at work, but somehow end up bingeing on junk food. Healthy snacks are easier to find than you think, here are some ideas for what to take to work. Fresh fruit: You can’t go wrong with fresh fruit at the office. Slice up some fruits into a beautiful salad. If that sounds like too much effort, pack low-maintenance picks like apples, oranges, and pears, so all you need to do is wash and eat.   Dried Fruit: Fresh fruit is always a great snack option but if you want…

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Half the world to be short-sighted by 2050

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Nearly 5 billion people will be short-sighted (myopic) by 2050, with up to one-fifth of them (1 billion) at a significantly increased risk of blindness if current trends continue, says a study published in the journal Ophthalmology. The rapid increase in the prevalence of myopia globally is attributed to, “environmental factors (nurture), principally lifestyle changes resulting from a combination of decreased time outdoors and increased near work activities, among other factors,” say the authors from Brien Holden Vision Institute, University of New South Wales Australia and Singapore Eye Research Institute. The findings point to a major public health problem, with…

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Feeling sick? going to work is a bad idea

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High job demands, stress and job insecurity are among the main reasons why people go to work when they are sick, according to new research. The Centre for Mental Health calculated that presenteeism (going to work when sick) from mental ill health alone costs the UK economy £15.1 billion a year.  Dr Mariella Miraglia of UEA’s Norwich Business School says, “Working while sick can compound the effects of the initial illness and result in negative job attitudes and withdrawal from work. However, the possible negative consequences of being absent can prompt employees to show up ill or to return to…

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Quick and easy steps to make your workplace healthier today

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A healthy and comfortable work environment is important for the happiness, productivity and morale of your staff. Check out this list of quick ways to a healthier workplace for you and your team. Offer different seating solutions Sitting has been branded the new smoking, but the most workplaces make it easy to be sedentary with long hours in front of a screen. Offer options such as adjustable standing desks that let you easily transition between sitting and standing. Offer bar stools in break away rooms and encourage standing meetings. Also pay attention to desk design, chair ergonomics and general office…

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How to reach your goal of 10,000 steps a day

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Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. Walking is also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly, or who haven’t exercised in a long time. You…

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Why over working is bad for your health

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Working long hours when you’re pitching for a new client or on deadline is fine, but if you are burning the midnight oil every day for weeks for months, you may end up with all sorts of health problems. Ideally, you should work 40 to 60 hours a week, beyond this, you may start to see symptoms of overworking The effects of overworking are: Disrupts your body clock Overwork can make it hard to fall asleep or get good quality sleep. This can cause us to build up what’s called “sleep debt,” which is kind of like being overdrawn at…

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6 Healthy Eating Tips for Busy People

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If you are always on the move and find yourself pigging out on junk food at the end of the day, here are some tips to help you eat better, and have more energy and vitality to keep up with your busy schedule. Eat often You’ve probably heard that it’s better to eat small frequent meals. This is because when you eat 4 to 6 small meals a day you keep your hunger at bay by being able to snack on different foods every few hours throughout the day. With only 3 meals per day, you are more likely to…

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5 Top Health Habits of successful entrepreneurs

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Successful entrepreneurs know that winning in business needs a sharp mind and a healthy body.Here are some habits of healthy business leaders Make exercise part of your life Successful entrepreneurs know that a healthy body will help cultivate a healthy mind. The WHO recommends adults aged 18–64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, which comes down to between 20-30 minutes a day. Luckily, you don’t have to take your exercise in one go, if you can’t find a 30 minute block, you can take a few  15 minute swims or take a…

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