Ross Jackson, Author at Onhealth

What Can Onhealth YouTube Offer You?

Have you seen the Onhealth YouTube channel yet? As part of our commitment to helping clients, in their weight loss ambitions, general fitness and also wellbeing, we began posting exercise videos, that can be carried out at home, before and during the Covid-19 lockdowns. We introduced physiotherapist-led warm-up clips too to ensure the best possible… Continue reading What Can Onhealth YouTube Offer You?

Obese Children: Numbers in England Increase During Pandemic

Statistics show the number of obese children in England increased during the Covid pandemic. When comparing 2019-20 with 2020-21, there was a rise in the number of obese kids at the start of primary school from 10% to 14%. When looking at the final year of primary school (year six), the number rose from 21%… Continue reading Obese Children: Numbers in England Increase During Pandemic

Working From Home: Those Annoying Habits!

When working from home was mandatory at the start of the Covid pandemic, a whole new world of annoyance was unleashed on workers. But with a new future of office working and remote working set to merge, a recent survey has discovered the most annoying habits while working from home and when in the office.… Continue reading Working From Home: Those Annoying Habits!

Junk Food Advertising Banned in Spain

Spain is going one step further than their British counterparts by banning junk food advertising, regardless of the time of day, in an effort to confront their own growing obesity issue. This is a step further than the UK government which has imposed a ban on pre-9pm TV adverts for food high in sugar, salt,… Continue reading Junk Food Advertising Banned in Spain

Obesity: “Tell People They Must Not Eat So Much” – Former Minister

A Conservative ex-minister wants the Government message on obesity to focus on telling people “they must not eat so much”. Lord Robathan was commenting on the country’s anti-obesity strategy in the House of Lords, with the former Conservative MP claiming it should be “socially unacceptable” to be very overweight. He said; “I’m glad the Government… Continue reading Obesity: “Tell People They Must Not Eat So Much” – Former Minister

Making Stoptober Permanent: Take the Next Step

Have you considered making Stoptober permanent and ditching smoking for good? After achieving a huge milestone by going one month without smoking, for many that will provide the inspiration to carry on and take that next step. The benefits of this are varied and tangible, ranging from health improvements to financial gains to name just… Continue reading Making Stoptober Permanent: Take the Next Step

Stoptober: Making a Positive Change for Nine Years

Never has there been a better time to stop smoking, and improve your health, than by taking on the Stoptober challenge. Thousands up and down the country are giving up smoking for 28 days as they seek to kick the habit for good. A national movement, Stoptober has been in effect since 2012 after the… Continue reading Stoptober: Making a Positive Change for Nine Years

World Mental Health Day Aims to Raise Awareness

On Sunday, 10th October, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of reaching out when you are struggling. Research shows that every week, one in six adults experience a common mental health problem like anxiety or depression and one in five has considered taking their own life. We, as a company,… Continue reading World Mental Health Day Aims to Raise Awareness

Cost of Obesity Treatment Set to Rise to Nearly £10bn by 2050

The cost of obesity-related illnesses is set to hit nearly £10bn by 2050 according to forecasts. With costs set to spiral to £9.7bn, a recent report is calling for action to reverse the trend of weight gain in British society with the cost of obesity currently reaching an estimated £6.1bn. Worldwide levels of obesity have… Continue reading Cost of Obesity Treatment Set to Rise to Nearly £10bn by 2050

Five a day: The Positive Effect on Mental Wellbeing

Your five a day can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing, according to a recent study published in the BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health journal. A study of secondary school pupils found a link between emotional wellbeing and higher intake of fruit and vegetables during the course of the day. The team behind the… Continue reading Five a day: The Positive Effect on Mental Wellbeing

Losing Weight by Exercising is Tougher for Obese People

Losing weight by exercising is harder to achieve for obese people, according to a recent study. Those behind the research looked at the energy expenditure of 1,754 adults from data collected over decades and supplied by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The results led scientists to believe that the body starts to compensate for extra… Continue reading Losing Weight by Exercising is Tougher for Obese People

Return to Working From Home A Possibility

A return to working from home is being mooted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as attention turns to a potentially bumpy journey through Autumn and Winter. With Covid-19 hospitalisations rising steadily at present, scientific modelling – which provides a range of scenarios – has suggested, as a worst-case scenario, that there may be as many… Continue reading Return to Working From Home A Possibility

Music When Working Out: Changing the Game

The thought of exercising for an hour can drive people to distraction. Throw in music when working out and it can be a game-changer. A study published in the Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that observed participants in an exercise regime lasting 10 minutes, done on three different occasions with one conducted to motivational… Continue reading Music When Working Out: Changing the Game

Meal Planning: Hectic Schedules are a Chance to Get Organised

Meal planning in September can be a nightmare in the making, or a blessing in disguise! With a return to school for the children, and perhaps a return to the work environment for the adults, never has a greater strain been put on meal times. With that comes the inevitable quick rush to sort out… Continue reading Meal Planning: Hectic Schedules are a Chance to Get Organised

Job Adverts: Rise in Working from Home Vacancies

A rise in the number of job adverts offering working from home could be an indicator of a more remote future. Before the pandemic, 1% of the roles advertised on recruitment specialist Reed’s channels stated remote working; this rose to 5% in 2021. The popularity of remote roles saw the number of applications shoot up,… Continue reading Job Adverts: Rise in Working from Home Vacancies

The Way We Eat: Transformation Needed to Boost Health

The nation needs to ‘transform’ the way we eat after a report found less than 1% of the population follow all of the Government’s healthy eating advice. The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has said that following the Eatwell Guide would have a hugely positive impact on health, with the recommendation of at least five portions… Continue reading The Way We Eat: Transformation Needed to Boost Health

Flexible Working is Here to Stay – Business Secretary

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng believes flexible working is ‘here to stay’ with the changing of approach to self-isolation on the horizon. As of 16th August, those who have had both jabs of the Covid-19 vaccine will no longer need to isolate for 10 days should they be deemed as a close contact. That has encouraged… Continue reading Flexible Working is Here to Stay – Business Secretary

TV Watching: UK Adults Spend Third of Waking Hours In front of TV

UK adults spent, on average, a third of their waking hours watching TV in 2020, a trend accelerated by Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. UK communications regulator Ofcom published a report which showed the average adult’s viewing time had reached five hours and 40 minutes, fuelled by being stuck in the home and the rise of on… Continue reading TV Watching: UK Adults Spend Third of Waking Hours In front of TV

Exercise and its Impact on the Brain

Exercise has the most visible impact on our body shape; the more you do, the more weight you’ll lose and the more toned you’ll become. But have you considered the tangible effects on brain function? TED.com, a leading inspirational speaker website, has published a video that focuses specifically on the link between exercise and its… Continue reading Exercise and its Impact on the Brain

Healthy Eating: Would a Sugar and Salt Tax Help?

An independent review of the food we eat has led to the recommendation that sugar and salt should be taxed and that vegetables should be prescribed by the NHS. The review, which was led by businessman and food chain Leon owner, Henry Dimbleby, was commissioned by the government in 2019 with a view to reforming… Continue reading Healthy Eating: Would a Sugar and Salt Tax Help?

Covid Restrictions: PHE Official Calls for More Working From Home

A top Public Health England official has called for people to continue working from home past 19th July, when the majority of Covid restrictions are set to end. The Government announced that working from home, wherever possible, will no longer be required, while encouraging employees to return to offices safely. However, Dr Susan Hopkins, a… Continue reading Covid Restrictions: PHE Official Calls for More Working From Home

Calories: Nine in 10 Households Consumed More During Lockdown

Nine in 10 households during the pandemic added more calories to their intake as additional takeaways and bigger supermarket shops became the norm. Working from home, and the ease of access to food while remote working, has also been identified as a possible factor in this trend across Britain. This sustained calorie increase peaked in… Continue reading Calories: Nine in 10 Households Consumed More During Lockdown

Weigh-ins: Primary School Weight Measurements are Back

Schools are set to introduce regular weigh-ins for primary-aged students as the nation faces up to the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown. The UK is in the process of unlocking after months of restrictions, but there is a belief in certain quarters that one of the by-products of lockdown will see increased waistlines and more… Continue reading Weigh-ins: Primary School Weight Measurements are Back

Check out our Fitness Videos

Do you know we offer a range of fitness videos, designed to help you on your weight loss and fitness journeys? Our Onhealth YouTube channel has a variety of content available to mix and match and find the best exercises to suit what you want to achieve. From short, sharp high-intensity exercises led by our… Continue reading Check out our Fitness Videos

Cycling: The Benefits of Getting on That Bike

There are many obstacles that can get in the way of exercise as part of a weight loss plan; cycling could be the answer. Avoiding high weight-bearing activity, and boosting mental wellbeing, have you thought about getting on a bike as the weather continues to suggest a warm, sunny summer ahead? Below are three reasons… Continue reading Cycling: The Benefits of Getting on That Bike

Price Comparison: What do You Save Most on When Working From Home?

Working from home can save you 111% on your spending compared with being in the office, according to a recent study which conducted a price comparison. The research looked into the average cost of expenses associated with working in the office, including the commute and lunchtime purchases, while also factoring in the costs linked to… Continue reading Price Comparison: What do You Save Most on When Working From Home?

Weight Issues: Small Changes Can Make Big Differences

As Covid lockdown restrictions ease and society opens up, so the social pressures of losing weight increase once more for those struggling with weight issues. With one in four adults in the UK classed as obese, there is a need to address an increasingly prominent societal issue. However, if you feel that you need to… Continue reading Weight Issues: Small Changes Can Make Big Differences

Obesity Hospital Admissions: 17% Increase Year-on-Year

NHS Digital figures show a 17% increase in obesity hospital admissions year-on-year when looking at the year leading into the global pandemic. This amounts to almost 150,000 more instances of people being admitted to hospital over the course of a year with conditions whereby obesity was a primary or secondary factor. A total of 1,022,000… Continue reading Obesity Hospital Admissions: 17% Increase Year-on-Year

Office Workers: Some Companies Set to Defy PM’s Call to Return

Many companies are set to defy Boris Johnson’s rallying call for office workers to return after June 21st. The Prime Minister is keen to see normality return, with a mini-industry reliant on office workers in and around the workplace. Cafes, coffee shops and sandwich shops tend to rely on the rush hour and lunchtime rushes… Continue reading Office Workers: Some Companies Set to Defy PM’s Call to Return