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
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30 minutes of activity: What are the benefits?
Just 30 minutes of activity can provide big boosts to your health and wellbeing. Although the NHS calls for 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week, by committing yourself to 30 minutes of movement each day, you can get a much-needed recharge for both your physical and mental states. This may be hard to achieve… Continue reading 30 minutes of activity: What are the benefits?
Bad Posture: What is the Solution for Those Working From Home?
The rise in the number of those working from home had risen from 5% to 71% in the UK since the start of the pandemic; that big increase has been reflected in the rates of those suffering from bad posture. One in five home workers are reporting musculoskeletal disorders as a result, according to Metro.… Continue reading Bad Posture: What is the Solution for Those Working From Home?
Life Without Alcohol: Great Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Beer Options
Dry January 2021 is in full swing and you should be feeling the benefits of a life without alcohol. But it is hard to simply cut out something that may have played a larger role in your life than you expected. There is a way to ease the absence; enter mocktails and the non-alcoholic option!… Continue reading Life Without Alcohol: Great Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Beer Options
Feel the Benefits: Dry January Positives
As Dry January continues in full flow, hopefully you should be starting to see and feel the benefits. By reducing alcohol intake to zero for a month, Dry January can provide people with a sharp contrast; life with alcohol and life without it. The differences can be noticeable and hugely positive. Drink Aware take a… Continue reading Feel the Benefits: Dry January Positives
Veganuary: The Start of a New You?
January is often a time for lifestyle change as traditions are made and people seek to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. So, what about Veganuary? Often diet comes under the microscope, with veganism growing in popularity for many reasons, including from an ethical and healthy eating perspective. January marks a push to change people’s… Continue reading Veganuary: The Start of a New You?
Lockdown Happiness: Tips to Stay Happy and Healthy
With the nation’s workers nearly three weeks into a second national lockdown, the UK is full of workers making do and compromising; it’s imperative employees maintain lockdown happiness while at work. The obvious requirements, essential to the happiness of remote workers, include suitable remote workstation equipment. Does your workforce have this in place to be… Continue reading Lockdown Happiness: Tips to Stay Happy and Healthy
Desk Yoga: Keep Stretching During Working From Home
A recent survey has found the vast majority of British workers want to stay working from home or spend the majority of their working week there. The shift away from the office environment has been a mass migration after the Government called for working from home wherever possible as part of the social distancing restrictions… Continue reading Desk Yoga: Keep Stretching During Working From Home
Benefits of Drinking Water
Experts recommend you drink between six and eight cups of water per day to appreciate the benefits of drinking water. That’s the equivalent of between 1.2 and 1.5 litres. Looking at your drinking habits during a normal day; do you drink enough water? The short answer for many of us is, no. So why should… Continue reading Benefits of Drinking Water
Lockdown Begins Working From Home Migration
The nation, and its workforce, face a second stint at home as lockdown begins today (November 5th). Workers are actively being encouraged to work from home wherever it is practicable and possible. Although companies can put the technical infrastructure in place, can they cater effectively for the health and wellbeing of employees? Statistics from the… Continue reading Lockdown Begins Working From Home Migration
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
Understanding what your triggers are is key
In the second instalment of a series of discussions with dietitian Dawn Shotton, the main topic focuses on understanding what your triggers are. After 20 years as a dietitian, Dawn is hugely knowledgeable on the subject and provides her insight below: “It might seem a contradiction, but, the key to staying on track is to… Continue reading Understanding what your triggers are is key
Unhealthy snacks prevail in UK hospitals
NHS health centres are being encouraged to use behavioural ‘nudges’ to promote healthier snack choices after a recent audit produced worrying results about the prevalence of unhealthy snacks. The Guardian is reporting that three-quarters of the best-selling snacks in hospitals, cafes and canteens were rated as unhealthy snacks in an audit of health centres in… Continue reading Unhealthy snacks prevail in UK hospitals