Category: Health
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Menopause
Menopause Menopause means “change of life” and it is the transitional change that occurs when a woman’s menstrual function ceases. Menopause generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 50, as a result of failure of oestrogen and progesterone production by the ovaries. The symptoms are hot flushes, sweats, itching, vaginal dryness, skin problems, aches…
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Heart Disease
Heart Disease This is a collective term for a number of ailments affecting the heart – Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease. Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the arteries, Atherosclerosis is degenerative change in the arterial walls, and Angina is recurrent pain in the heart region lasting 1-11/2 minutes which can be brought on by stress,…
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Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries Injuries can occur when playing sports and these affect joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. These injuries may be accompanied by bleeding, bruising, swelling and pain. Treatment for Sports Injuries should be immediate. If there are no broken bones it is best to take the weight off the area and apply ice for ten…
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4 ways to improve workplace wellbeing
Workplace wellbeing Looking after workplace well-being should be high on any business owners list. Many companies have added it to the top of their agendas, even more so since the Covid-19 pandemic started. So, if your company isn’t already, it’s about time to start implementing a solid workplace wellbeing programme for the good of your…
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4 Reasons to Support Your Employees With a Health MOT
As we prepare for a new year, there’s no better time to look ahead, complete a Health MOT and ensure your team has everything in place to help them thrive. You’ve likely started to put together a business strategy, new goals and KPIs, but have you considered what you can do to better support wellbeing? Here are…
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Pay-for-performance: clear, simple and wrong – What’s your opinion?
The use of pay-for-performance initiatives in a bid to improve standards of care within the NHS remains a matter of controversy, not least because such schemes threaten to undermine our trust in public servants to do the best for those they serve. Umbrella Company vs. PAYE? Many NHS nurses are paid through an umbrella company,…