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Men’s Health Awareness Day: Let’s talk about it
November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month: a vital opportunity to highlight men’s health challenges and share insights and advice on how we can best support the valuable men in our lives! Did you know that one in eight men faces mental health challenges, and tragically, men are three times more likely[...]
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Medigold have been given the SEQOHS seal of approval!
We are delighted to announce that Medigold Health have been reaccredited by SEQOHS for another five years following our assessment last month! We’ve held our SEQOHS accreditation since 2014, but having this year been assessed against the all-new standards, we’re doubly proud of our achievement this time round. A mark[...]
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Supporting and raising awareness of breast cancer in the workplace
Breast cancer is, unfortunately, very common. In their lifetime, 1 in 7 UK females will be diagnosed with it, and the impact of this diagnosis, on their mental health, relationships, personal life and work, can be devastating. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s an ideal time to ensure your teams[...]
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A pain in the brain: Dealing with migraines at work
Migraines are a widespread and often invisible health challenge that many professionals face. Whether you’re a line manager, supervisor, team leader or small business owner, chances are you’ve worked with someone who experiences them—even if they haven’t mentioned it. With an estimated 23.3% of adults aged 15-69 in the UK[...]
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Sleep soundly in Sleeptember (and year-round!)
Sleep takes up about one-third of our lives and is critical to our physical and mental health. Yet research shows that a third of us sleep for just five to six hours a night. September marks the start of The Sleep Charity’s annual awareness campaign, Sleeptember! Sleeptember is a month[...]
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How to Beat The ‘Blue Monday’ Blues When Working From Home
Today is not just any Monday. It’s Blue Monday – generally considered to be the most miserable day of the year. The third Monday of January was first designated as Blue Monday in 2004 by psychologist and life coach Cliff Arnell after a UK travel company asked him to come[...]
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5 Warning Signs of a Brain Tumour
16,000 people a year are diagnosed with a brain tumour, and they kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other type of cancer. Yet awareness of the symptoms remains low, with many people being diagnosed too late for treatment to be effective. So, in support[...]
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The menopause – what are the symptoms and how do they impact on work?
The menopause. It’s not just hot flushes and brain fog. The changes in hormone levels that occur during this natural phase of the aging process can lead to a whole host of physical and psychological symptoms that can impact on every aspect of a person’s life, including their work. Indeed,[...]
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How to improve wellbeing in the workplace
In our previous blog looking at the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, Medigold Health’s new Director of Wellbeing, Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee, explored the concept of workplace wellbeing and why investing in it can deliver multiple benefits for businesses. In this next instalment, she looks at some of the[...]
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