We rely on antibiotics to destroy bacteria or inhibit their growth in order to fight infection. But what happens when certain bacteria become resistant to antibiotics? This is the case at present and if we do not act now, we could see a dramatic increase in the number of deaths due to infection.
With Christmas fast approaching the sales of wearables are rocketing with the number of users reaching up to 6.7 million in 2019 alone. AI wearables are most popular with consumers aged between 25 and 34 years; the generation most health orientated and therefor using AI the most for health tracking. We look into how AI can help you spot any looming health conditions, improve your mental wellbeing and physical fitness.
We all know personal mental health matters, but did you know that as an employer the mental health of your employees also matters? Employee mental health can have fantastic positive effects on the way your business runs, however, it can also be detrimental and affect the way your business culture runs in a negative way. Creating a mentally healthy working environment, an open space for discussion and a support atmosphere could be the way to increase employee productivity for good.
Occupational hygiene is at the forefront of many debates surrounding office illness. With presenteeism at an all time high, hygiene is the only way to battle the further spread of Winter bugs and general illness. Managing health risks and discussing them over hygiene within the office space is the only way to battle mass absenteeism within your business. How can you achieve a clean working station and hygiene conscious staff?
It is a well-known fact that businesses are losing vast amounts of revenue due to health issues such as absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace. For those of you unfamiliar with the terms:
Recent studies have shown that a shocking 83% of employees have directly witnessed presenteeism in the workplace. With 40% of workers stating that their work is affected by health problems, the rise of presenteeism is becoming a widespread problem across the UK. What causes presenteeism, how does it affect business and how can you battle the growing issue?
Staying healthy during the winter period can be very difficult, this why you need to keep on top of your health and wellbeing more than ever. At alldayDr we have devised our top tips for staying healthy this winter.
Get your office Flu season ready with Media Doctor and Chief Medical Officer at alldayDr.com
As we welcome Autumn and Winter fast approaches, we see a dramatic rise in viruses and the reproduction of harmful bacteria. Autumn coincides with “back to school” regimes which incidentally assists the increase of coughs, colds and sickness bugs in the office. It most certainly seems that harmful bacteria and viruses thrive with the shift of seasons, so how can you ensure your health thrives with it and avoid pesky bugs in your business?
On average 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in the UK each year. Every week an average of 1 in 6 will report a common mental health trouble to their GP every week. Common mental health issues vary from generalised anxiety through to stress and depression. Although numbers over the years have not shown a rise in the reports of mental health issues, it is becoming clear that stress centred around work, employment and money are significantly related to the poor management of such health problems. Having a diagnosis of a mental health problem can increase stress and have a negative effect on the underlying issue, it is important you focus on your team and help those who need extra support. How can you do this?
There are 2.3 million students living in London as of September 2019, the figure rises every year and with this comes further spend on health and wellbeing. We look into how unsavvy student healthcare harms your student loan and how implementing an online GP could be the way to battle heath concerns on a budget.
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