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Fasting during Ramadan – what are the fitness for work implications?
Between 1 April and 1 May 2022, Muslims around the world will be celebrating the holy month of Ramadan by fasting every day between dawn and sunset. But what are the potential fitness for work implications of this religious practice? Here, we share an article co-authored by Medigold Health Occupational[...]
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Supporting Neurodivergent Employees in the Workplace
This year, psychological consultancy Lexxic have partnered with Neurodiversity Celebration Week (21-27 March 2022) to support the running of the worldwide campaign, which aims to raise awareness of and celebrate neurodiversity and challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions that still exist around neurological differences.
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Time to Talk Day 2022
Run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, Time to Talk Day 2022 aims to get the nation talking about mental health, a topic that many of us still find difficult to discuss. This year’s theme, ‘However you do it’ is a reminder that starting a conversation on mental health doesn’t[...]
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How to boost your mental and emotional wellbeing
Sunday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, a global event which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues, of the need for better access to support services, particularly for those who are more vulnerable, and of how we can promote better mental health within our communities and societies.
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Why employee health and wellbeing is here to stay
COVID-19 has pushed health and wellbeing up the business agenda. Here are five reasons why looking after staff is here to stay.
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The paws-itives of pet ownership during the pandemic
The benefits of spending time with our four-legged and feathered friends for both our physical and emotional wellbeing are widely accepted: owning and caring for a pet has been shown to help reduce feelings of loneliness, is thought to have a positive impact on our mental health and has even been linked with improving heart health.
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Time to Talk Day 2021
Run by Time to Change, Time to Talk Day is aimed at getting the nation talking about mental health. This year’s focus is The Power of Small, highlighting how a small conversation has the power to make a big difference.
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Men’s Health Week 2020: Five things every man should know
Men’s Health Week 2020 It goes without saying that you should visit your doctor if you feel particularly ill (a short term cold doesn’t count!) however, studies show that when it comes to Men’s health, men aren’t always likely to do this. Men are less likely to visit their GP[...]
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We’re Here to Get Your People Back to Work Safe and Well Post-Pandemic
We are all facing unprecedented challenges in keeping the workforce safe and well in this uncertain time. To continue to support you and your employees, we have adjusted some of our service delivery methods in response to the current challenging circumstances. The following services can all be accessed remotely by[...]
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