And with Spring, for many, comes hay fever and associated symptoms. The UK has some of the highest rates of allergies in the world, with over 20% of the population affected by one or more allergies.
This month we also focus on stress and what to do if it strikes, and feature on bowel cancer and the associated symptoms/risk factors.
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Around 7,330 woman develop ovarian cancer in the UK each year, with around 1 in 8 men developing prostate cancer at some stage of their lives.
Read more for the signs and symptoms of both cancer types to look out for.
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Hints on tips as to how to achieve the recommended levels of aerobic activity each week and a focus on the importance of talking about mental health.
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Quick tricks to get your five a day and improve your health. Also, all about Dry January and giving your liver a rest - try the booze-free challenge!
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With the festive season fast approaching, are you aware of the impact alcohol can have to you and your body? Read our newsletter for more information on the health effects alcohol can have.
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MSDs cover any injury, damage or disorder of the joints or other tissues in the upper/lower limbs or the back. They can be caused through work, mainly via incorrectly-positioned display screen equipment (DSE) and incorrect manual handling.
Read more for our tips on how to sit correctly when at your desk and ways to relieve back pain.
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Around one in nine women develop breast cancer at some stage in their lives and around 2,220 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer in the UK each year.
Read more for the signs and symptoms to look out for and the risk factors associated with both cancer types.
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Flu (Influenza) is a common and infection illness which is spread through coughing and sneezing. Read our guide to help you to recognise the symptoms of flu and what to do if it strikes!
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Achieving a good work-life balance can at times be tough. Our latest newsletter provides guidance to help you to recognise signs of a poor work-life balance and tips to help manage this more effectively.
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We all feel tired occasionally. However, if you keep feeling tired, you should try to figure out what is really making you so. Read our guide for hints and tips on how to get a good night's sleep.
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With sunny days upon us, it’s good to be aware that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause skin damage including sunburn, blistering, skin ageing and, in the long term, can lead to skin cancer. Read our newsletter for some top tips on how to be sun safe.
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Everyone has mental health. Mental health problems are all too common in the workplace and are the leading cause of sickness absence. Having a fulfilling job can be good for your mental health and wellbeing.
Bowel cancer is more common in older people. Six in ten bowel cancer cases in the UK each year are in people 70 or over.
Detecting disease before symptoms appear means it’s easier to treat and there is a better chance of survival.
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Smoking is the biggest risk factor for heart disease, lung cancer, bronchitis and a host of other problems.
If you’re a smoker, stopping smoking is the single most important step you can take to protect the health of your heart.
You’ll feel better, and have more money to spend on other things that you enjoy.
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UK government guidelines for exercise in the 19-64 year old age group is 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week in bouts of 10 minutes or more each session.
Moderate exercise can include anything from brisk walking, riding a bike or mowing the lawn. This should include regular muscular strength exercises for all the major muscle groups at least two times a week.
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Eat better? Do more exercise? Spend more time with your family? Take that holiday to the US? Buy that car you have always wanted?
We might not be able to help with New York or a Ferrari, but we can certainly point you in the right direction to feeling better and looking healthier!
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The festive season is upon us and with it, often comes lots of alcohol. Enjoy the fun but take care, especially in the workplace, as alcohol and work are not a good combination!
We've got tips and tricks to keep you safe and healthy over the Christmas period.
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Back pain is a common problem and is something which affects most people at some stage in their life. It may be the result of excessive strain on the lower back and the risk increases when an individual is overweight or doesn’t have a good level of physical fitness.
Get our advice on avoiding and managing back pain.
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and is the name given to cancers that have first developed in breast tissue.
Cancer of the testicles, also known as testicular cancer, is one of the less common cancers. Testicular cancer usually affects younger men and is one of the most curable forms of cancer if detected early.
Get our guidance on understanding the symptoms and risk factors of these cancers.
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With Autumn fast approaching and cooler temperatures on the way, it’s time to start preparing for the Flu season. Flu (also known as influenza) is a highly infectious illness caused by the flu virus. It spreads rapidly through small droplets coughed or sneezed into the air by an infected person. Flu vaccinations are an excellent preventative method to beat the bugs and are particularly recommended for those who are pregnant or have a chronic serious medical condition.
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Many people find themselves constantly torn between the pressures of work and personal life. We need to earn a living, but we also want special quality time for our family, friends and ourselves. It can often feel as though there just aren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week. And while we rush around trying to fit more and more activities into less and less time, it is often our relationships that suffer.
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