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When in the Gym
Health Matters actively encourages a positive lifestyle including healthy eating and keeping fit. Many people excerise from time to time, whether hopping on an exercise bike at home or going for a jog around the block. However joining a gym for health benefits takes your workout to a new level.
Health Matters Community Outreach Programme
Welcome to the Health Matters Community Outreach Programme (COP). At Health Matters we recognise the need to make a positive contribution to the community. The concept of thinking globally and acting locally is not lost on us – this is our corporate social responsibility.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
This News Article is for people that have Seasonal Affective (or mood) Disorder (SAD), or who would like information about it.
Chickenpox
This factsheet is for people who have chickenpox, parents of children with chickenpox and for people who would like information about it.
Take a chance on me
Have you ever shaken a magic eight ball or tossed a coin to help you come to a decision?
Stress Busting Tips
Most people tend to only associate stress with major life issues such as financial hardship or divorce, but a huge amount of our anxiety comes from minor day to day annoyances. When these build up they undermine our natural ability to cope, leaving us feeling tired, irritable and making stress more infectious.
Withdrawal symptoms of smoking
Physical withdrawal from nicotine is temporary, but it can be uncomfortable while it lasts. The following list contains commonly reported symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Most people experience some of these, but rarely all of them. Each person goes through this phase of recovery from nicotine addiction a little differently.
Danger signs for people with Influenza A (H1N1) Swine flu
Clinicians, patients, and those providing home-based care need to be alert to danger signs that can signal progression to more sever disease.
Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccine manufacturing process and timeline
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing 6 August 2009 Geneva
Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu what can i do?
What can I do to protect myself from catching influenza A (H1N1)?
Height To Weight Ratio
Are you the right weight for your height? Use this link to see the height to weight ratio chart.
Why tackling stress in your business is important
The cost of neglecting stress in your business can be high. Stress is sometimes overlooked as a health and safety issue by small businesses. The unexpected absence of just one member of staff can affect productivity, and efforts to secure cover can be costly and time-consuming.
Influenza A (H1N1) effected areas
Countries with confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 in the European Region (46):
Many employers still unprepared for managing HR issues related to H1N1
Approximately two in five employers (41 percent) do not have a human resources (HR) policy in place for health-related emergencies, yet many acknowledge they have employees in areas where cases of influenza A (H1N1) or "swine flu" have been confirmed, according to a new Mercer snapshot survey.
WHO declares pandemic, but severity is moderate
On 11 June 2009, the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 was declared.
Influenza A (H1N1) advice for the public
This article is intended to give advice for people caring for someone with influenza A (H1N1) symptoms or themeselves have symptoms.
Employees who smoke are costing employers £2.1 billion a year
Commissioned by the NHS smokefree, The London School of Economics report includes a new formula giving employers a snapshot of the costs they actually bear when smokers are absent due to illness, or take a cigarette break. In Yorkshire alone the cost to businesses in the region is £160.
Good sickness-absence practice will keep companies healthy through pandemic
Employers who manage sickness absence consistently "have nothing to fear" from emergency plans to allow staff to self-certify sick leave for up to two weeks in response to the swine flu pandemic, according to the CIPD.
Group life cover and swine flu - Your questions answered
In relation to recent events concerning swine flu and following a number of queries we can confirm the following questions:
Should I ice or heat my injury
Icing and heating both do similar things, they both stimulate blood flow to the area. When heating the blood is sent to the area to cool it down. That brings more oxygen and nutrients, and removes waste products which help heal the tissue. When icing the blood is sent to warm it up and promote healing.
Omega-3
A large number of omega-3 products have been hitting the supermarket shelves including fruit juices, margarines, spreads, breads and eggs with many claiming wonderful things.
Tooth care
Taking care of teeth is essential we need our teeth to chew food and speak clearly, teeth even effects the appearance of our face and our smile.
Giving up smoking
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable death in the UK. Around 114,000 people in the UK die prematurely every year because they smoked.
Alcohol
In this article we are going to help you to understand units when it comes to alcohol and what it does to your body both physically and mentally.
Travelling with children
Will you be going away this summer? Taking the kids with you? There are a number of things you may or may not know that you should be aware of when holidaying with children.
What to take
The most important thing to take on holiday is you, in the best health possible. If you`ve been putting off a dental check-up or any other routine medical matters, consider dealing with these before you leave. Medical and dental care outside Europe may not meet EU standards and can be expensive.
Food and Drink abroad
It may be tempting to try new foods when going abroad but be aware that some foods can upset the stomach especially if not cooked properly, and the last thing you want is to have traveller`s diarrhoea.
Traveller's Diarrhoea
Be aware of Traveller`s Diarrhoea, it is the most common illness affecting travellers. It can be caused by many different bacteria, viruses and parasites, many of which are widespread worldwide.
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Hand washing
It may seem obvious, but washing your hands is the most effective thing you can do to help prevent the spread of infection when you`re visiting a hospital or another similar environment, like a care home.
How to help Bee and Wasp stings
Bees and Wasps can be a large nuisance during the summer time. Always do your best to avoid these flying insects but if you are stung, here are things to help ease the pain.
Is cracking your fingers bad?
You may have grown up under the impression that cracking your fingers could cause harm. Personally, I can remember my mother telling me that it would cause arthritis. But in fact, cracking your knuckles will cause you no harm.
Safety Matters
Welcome to Safety Matters, your guide to what is new in the world of health and safety.
Cure Headaches without the use of medicine
A headache is almost never located in the brain infact there is not much ability at all to sense pain in the mass of the brain. Surgeaons for instance do not use anaesthetics on the brain when they perform brain surgery.
Sun protection
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and the number of people who develop it is increasing. The majority of cases are caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun or sun beds. Health Maters have made a simple guide to help you protect yourself this summer.
UVA, SPF, Pollen count! What does it all mean?
Summer officially starts on the 21st June, so you`re going to be hearing a lot about protecting yourself from the sun and how to control your allergies but what do all the abbreviations mean? Fear not Health Matters are here to help you understand just what it is you need to know.
If i could turn back time...
No one likes to think about getting older, but what if you could learn the secrets to a longer life?
Sleep: the big payback
Eight hours spent lying down and unconscious—you’re not actively doing anything so it’s a waste of time, right?
Swine Flu Q & A
Swine flu is a form of influenza that originated in pigs but can be caught by, and spread among, people.
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition where the amount of glucose in the blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. Glucose comes from the digestion of carbohydrate containing food and drinks and is also produced by the liver.
James Henson, HM Sales Director (pictured left) attended the prestigious BESMA event on the...
Jonathan Driffill of Friendship Care and Housing
Following the National Housing Federation’s (NHF) Leaders’ Forum held back in March at the...
Health Matters sponsors local schools 'super 8' Biathlon
It is not every day that you have the chance to meet a UK Olympic medalist. For over 90 girls...
