Onhealth is delighted to announce the launch of their remote workstation assessment scheme, as part of its commitment to the health and wellbeing of the North East. Working from home has risen seven-fold from January to June this year, when the Covid-19 global pandemic forced us into a nationwide lockdown. Studies during this time found… Continue reading Onhealth Launches Remote Workstation Assessment Scheme
Author: Ross Jackson
How Did the UK Workforce Adapt to Working from Home?
The effects of the Covid-19 lockdown have had a tangible effect on the health of a workforce that was told to work from home. With new restrictions set to kick in over the winter period, and many companies extending their working from home policy into 2021, several studies from earlier in the year highlighted the… Continue reading How Did the UK Workforce Adapt to Working from Home?
First Coffee; Are you Having Yours Too Early?
In the UK alone, we drink approximately 95 million cups of coffee per day. But when do you have your first coffee of the day? For many, it is a pick-me-up to boost energy levels at the start of the day, to shrug off the inevitable weariness when you first wake. Research, highlighted in an… Continue reading First Coffee; Are you Having Yours Too Early?
Child Obesity Strategy Derailed?
The strategy to tackle child obesity risks being derailed, a report has found. The BBC indicated that Britain has one of the highest child obesity rates in Western Europe, with a fifth of 10-11-year-olds obese. In response, the Government looked to introduce measures like a sugar tax on fizzy drinks back in 2016. In 2018,… Continue reading Child Obesity Strategy Derailed?
Are Your Portion Sizes Too Big?
Have you looked at the amount of food on your plate and wondered whether your portion sizes are too big? Often these measurements are incredibly subjective and based on the individual’s notions of what is enough and what is too much. It can play a pivotal role in the desire for weight loss, with calorie… Continue reading Are Your Portion Sizes Too Big?
Weight loss journey: Shaun’s Staggering Results
Shaun’s weight loss journey has been nothing short of incredible. When joining the Onhealth programme, Shaun weighed 28 stone and wanted help to improve his health. This improvement would allow him to enjoy playing with his children. It proved the motivating factor behind his decision to lose weight in a structured, achievable way with Onhealth’s… Continue reading Weight loss journey: Shaun’s Staggering Results
Keep Your Focus on the Food!
Do you watch TV while eating an evening meal or snacking? Don’t. Focus on the food. The traditional art of TV time during dinner time could be undermining your desire to lose weight in a sustainable fashion. A recent study has suggested that carrying out an engaging task while eating distracts and may inadvertently encourage… Continue reading Keep Your Focus on the Food!
Healthy Meals on a Budget
When trying to make healthy meals on a budget, the cost can often be off-putting. While visiting the supermarket, shoppers are more encouraged to purchase less healthy products as they are easier to prepare and cheaper to buy. Eating healthily, as part of a weight loss programme, can have huge positive implications for health and… Continue reading Healthy Meals on a Budget
Fitness Wear: Choosing a Style to Suit You
With so much fitness wear to choose from, sometimes it can be a difficult choice. According to Anabel Maldonado, a fashion psychologist; “Our personality traits correlate a lot with our lifestyle choices – what type of person we’re likely to marry, our political affiliation, our favourite kind of music and what we choose to work… Continue reading Fitness Wear: Choosing a Style to Suit You
Weight loss story: Reversing the Impact of Diabetes
Peter’s incredible weight loss story started with his desire to confront a medical condition. On two sets of medication for Type 2 Diabetes, Peter began his journey with Onhealth and made stunning progress as a result. With the help of physiotherapists, a dietitian and a psychologist, Peter took to the task armed with desire and… Continue reading Weight loss story: Reversing the Impact of Diabetes
Prescribed Cycling: The Solution to the Obesity Issue?
The Government recently announced that prescribed cycling will be an option for GPs to help tackle the obesity issue. But is it the solution? The idea is to encourage easier access to bikes and that form of exercise, with the general population being spurred to jump on their bikes as a result of the COVID-19… Continue reading Prescribed Cycling: The Solution to the Obesity Issue?
School Meals: The Changes Kids are Facing
With schools set to return at full capacity in September, the logistics of the school day, including school meals, are under review. Onhealth’s resident dietitian Dawn Shotton believes the impact of Covid-19 related restrictions in social settings could have a detrimental impact on the healthy eating options of those children who rely on school meals.… Continue reading School Meals: The Changes Kids are Facing
Weight loss journey: Victoria’s story
After a difficult year, Victoria wanted to improve her health and fitness. This is where her weight loss case study begins. Discussion and scientific testing allowed our team to better understand Victoria’s unique situation. They could then provide the structure, support and facilities to help her progress towards her achievable weight loss goals. With physiotherapists,… Continue reading Weight loss journey: Victoria’s story
Government’s Obesity Strategy; Emperor’s New Clothes?
The Government’s obesity strategy must be followed up with “long-term, sustained and adequate funding and committed action,” according to Onhealth’s resident dietitian Dawn Shotton. The call comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to tackle the obesity crisis by banning junk food ads before 9pm on TV and online, stopping shops from displaying sweets at… Continue reading Government’s Obesity Strategy; Emperor’s New Clothes?
Daily Discrimination for Two-Thirds of Obese
Almost two-thirds of people living with obesity face daily discrimination, highlighting the need to address society’s views on the subject. There is still a great deal of misunderstanding around the causes and management of obesity. It is therefore no surprise that most assumptions made about obesity are negative and lead to this daily discrimination. People… Continue reading Daily Discrimination for Two-Thirds of Obese
Weight loss case study: Simone’s journey
Simone’s weight loss case study journey started with an unhappy time in her life. Struggling with a negative perception of her own health, she decided to take action and contact Onhealth’s team of experts. Following scientific testing to better understand Simone’s weight gain, she started the weight loss programme designed by physios, with input from… Continue reading Weight loss case study: Simone’s journey
Obesity Crisis: Is the Government Doing Enough?
As the Government announces a raft of initiatives designed to tackle the ever-worsening obesity crisis, the question of whether it is doing enough to combat the condition is once again under the spotlight. Whatever the contributory factors, we cannot ignore the seriousness of this obesity crisis and the growing concern it poses to the population.… Continue reading Obesity Crisis: Is the Government Doing Enough?
Music Can Power Your Workout
Music can power your workout. Millions have made music part of their essential items when exercising, whether it be cycling, running or circuit training. Music can power your workout and play a big role in getting the most out of your session, with its benefits including a more determined participant who exercises for longer. The… Continue reading Music Can Power Your Workout
Weight loss case study: ‘I’ve gained a healthy lifestyle’
When Sally received the results of her heart-rate test, she realised it was time for action. This is the start of her weight loss case study. One of our Onhealth clients, she has been fantastic on the programme, putting all of her efforts into achieving realistic weight loss goals with the help of our experienced… Continue reading Weight loss case study: ‘I’ve gained a healthy lifestyle’
A healthier diet: Add colour to your plate
If you are looking for a healthier diet, the secret lies in the colours on your plate. Adding a greater variety of colour can help create a more balanced, nutritious diet; your meals will be boosted in flavour and texture, making for a healthier, more interesting meal. There are many benefits to adding more fruit… Continue reading A healthier diet: Add colour to your plate
How to Get the Most Out of Home Exercising
When at home, it can be tricky to get the most out of home exercising. The motivation and focus provided by a class-setting and instructor are incredibly difficult to replicate in the home, where the drive and determination must come from the individual. Expert guidance can also ensure the exercises, and moves within them, are… Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of Home Exercising
Onhealth calling for government to do more
A Newcastle based obesity clinic – Onhealth – is calling for the government to do more in the fight against obesity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New research has revealed that the risk of death from COVID-19 was found to be 37% higher in obese patients. For those under the age of 50 with the virus,… Continue reading Onhealth calling for government to do more
Dietitian Dawn’s Lockdown Advice
A lockdown environment can be difficult for us all, which is why dietitian Dawn’s lockdown advice may prove beneficial. Vitally important to prevent further spread of Coronavirus, a nationwide set of social restrictions has been in place since the tail-end of March. These social distancing rules restrict outdoor movement, take away motivating exercise spaces, like… Continue reading Dietitian Dawn’s Lockdown Advice
How to maintain a healthy lifestyle during lockdown
For those on a weight loss journey interrupted by the Covid-19 outbreak, it can be difficult to maintain motivation and a healthy lifestyle during lockdown. Here at Onhealth, we have produced some handy exercise videos for you to follow along with as you build your own fitness sessions at home. We’ve even got a series… Continue reading How to maintain a healthy lifestyle during lockdown
Congratulations to Laura Harrison, our competition winner!
Congratulations to Laura Harrison, who is the winner of our competition! She is now the proud owner of a set of Fitbit Aria 2 Smart Scales, after being randomly chosen from those that entered across our social media channels. Well done, Laura. We hope you enjoy the new hi-tech scales. You can follow us on… Continue reading Congratulations to Laura Harrison, our competition winner!
Dry January: Understanding the impact of alcohol
Dry January continues to raise awareness of the effects continued, and persistent, alcohol intake can have on your health. Alcohol Change is encouraging the population to give up booze for the first month of the year, in the hope this will alter our approach to drinking. But do you truly understand the impact alcohol can… Continue reading Dry January: Understanding the impact of alcohol
Dry January: Are you starting 2020 without alcohol?
Have you started a Dry January to kick off 2020? Becoming an increasingly popular annual tradition, the act of abstaining from alcohol in January is a positive step in addressing alcohol intake. This can have a negative impact on your health. A survey conducted by Alcohol Change UK found that, of those who had carried… Continue reading Dry January: Are you starting 2020 without alcohol?
Don’t like vegetables? Work around it
Researchers in the US have discovered that a loathing of vegetables could be down to your genes. The BBC is reporting that inheriting two copies of the unpleasant taste gene can spoil the taste of foods like broccoli and sprouts. Their story states that we all have two copies of a taste gene called TAS2R38,… Continue reading Don’t like vegetables? Work around it
Food deserts and food swamps
Discussions about public health have centred on ‘food deserts’ and ‘food swamps’, according to studies and reactions in the media. But what are these food deserts and food swamps? Do they now define a generation and their eating habits? How can they be countered? Food desert A food desert is defined, by The Guardian, as… Continue reading Food deserts and food swamps
Weight loss: Getting back on track
In the third instalment of a series of discussions with dietitian Dawn Shotton, the main weight loss topic focuses on recovering from a lapse in your diet. After 20 years as a dietitian, Dawn is hugely knowledgeable on the subject of weight loss and provides her insight below: “Having a dietary lapse is a natural… Continue reading Weight loss: Getting back on track