Category: Blood pressure & heart disease
Throughout 2016/17, there were 617,000 hospital admissions where obesity was listed as a primary or secondary diagnosis. These admissions have increased by 18% from the previous year with 524,725 admissions made throughout 2015/16. It comes as no surprise that these are the highest level of…
According to a recent study, more than 50% of our weekly shop contains processed food, making us the least likely to cook food from scratch and avoid buying fresh produce include fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Processed foods are known to contain high levels of…
We need a vast and varied amount of vitamins each day in order to feel and function at our best. Below we have a full range of daily vitamins we need to consume, the foods in which we can get them from and the benefits…
In the UK, heart disease causes 23,000 premature deaths each year and is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 16% of male and 10% of female deaths before the age of 65. Your diet plays a pivotal role in your heart health, influencing…
Fish is well known to be a rich source of protein, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which are great health boosting properties. Whilst we know that fish is a good choice when it comes to meal times, we have an array…
There is no definitive plan to follow when it comes to a Mediterranean diet due it being consumed by many countries and lifestyles. But there is a lot of research out there to confirm the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, which include: Weight…
Learning At Work Week is a great opportunity to bring businesses together, instigate fresh learning through valuable resources and arrange incentive for those looking to make positive changes. The Healthy Employee has a number of services designed to generate knowledge, engagement and awareness for all…
National Vegetarian Week runs from 14th – 20th May, so we are encouraging you to go veggie for this week if you usually eat meat. There are a couple of cons when it comes to going vegetarian such as a lack of nutrients including Omega…
Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre and therefore with such a variety, an excellent source of nutrients for good health. In the UK, a recent government survey showed that only 30% of adults (aged 19 to 64 years)…
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our final installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in. …
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our third installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in. Vitamin…
The 7th April is World Health Day, and therefore a great opportunity to further instigate health and wellbeing throughout your family, friends, workplace and of course, yourself. World Health Day was brought about under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), having the day…