Taken from ancient Chinese medicine, acupuncture is an effective pain relief treatment option that is being used by increasing numbers. A widely used, safe intervention that physiotherapists can use as part of rehabilitation from injury, the team at Onhealth is fully trained, methodical, and ready to help relieve your pain today. What is acupuncture? It… Continue reading The Benefits of Acupuncture
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Home Health Screening: The Benefits of the Test
Our health is one of the most cherished things we have. Looking after it, maintaining it, and being knowledgeable about it is hugely important. Have you considered a home health screening test? It is estimated we will spend 20% of our lives in poor health with much of that due to preventable diseases. Catching these… Continue reading Home Health Screening: The Benefits of the Test
Obesity Debate: A One Size Fits All Approach Doesn’t Fit
The obesity debate and how best to treat the condition has raged on for many years. With societal trends trivialising it as merely a lifestyle choice, a lack of motivation, and not enough willpower on the part of the person affected, these myths must be broken down to truly understand and make tangible inroads in… Continue reading Obesity Debate: A One Size Fits All Approach Doesn’t Fit
Severe Period Pain: Medical Leave to be Available in Spain
In a unique step forward, medical leave is set to become available in Spain for severe period pain. Still in a draft format, the bill says women could have three days in a month as leave for this type of ailment, which could be extended to five in certain circumstances. Just a few countries across… Continue reading Severe Period Pain: Medical Leave to be Available in Spain
Obesity Strategy Delay is “Morally Reprehensible”
The recently announced delays in rolling out the government’s obesity strategy has been labelled as “morally reprehensible” by a former Conservative Party leader. Lord Hague made the statement after news was released indicating the curbs on multi-buy deals in shops and on TV ads for junk food had been shelved for at least 12 months.… Continue reading Obesity Strategy Delay is “Morally Reprehensible”
Menopause: Four out of Five Suggest no Workplace Support
Davina McCall recently shone the spotlight on menopause during an insightful documentary that highlighted some startling trends. Featuring a 4,000-strong respondent survey, the findings showed 70% of the 45-55-year-old target group had suffered from brain fog due to menopause. Nearly half said their ability to work was affected, with in excess of 80% admitting their… Continue reading Menopause: Four out of Five Suggest no Workplace Support
Arthritis: Exercise Can be Beneficial
Latest NHS guidance has suggested exercise is good for people with wear-and-tear arthritis, labelling it as a ‘core treatment’. With scans not needed to diagnose it and strong painkillers not recommended, the idea of exercise may be off-putting to many due to the initial pain but this eases and can help those suffering from osteoarthritis… Continue reading Arthritis: Exercise Can be Beneficial
Onhealth Unveils New Health and Wellbeing Services
Onhealth is delighted to announce the roll-out of a range of new health and wellbeing services designed to support clients across the country. Led by a dedicated team of medical professionals, services available from today include diagnostics and treatment, health screening, weight management, senior mobility, acupuncture, employee assistance programmes, occupational health, physiotherapy, pilates, and remote… Continue reading Onhealth Unveils New Health and Wellbeing Services
Better Sleep Promotes Weight Loss
Better sleep has been found to help people cut calories, suggests a small clinical trial in the US. The study, although not looking specifically at weight loss, discovered a fall in calories among participants, with those who slept for less than 6.5 hours a night shedding 270 calories, on average, daily when they got an… Continue reading Better Sleep Promotes Weight Loss
Calorie Count: Will it Make a Difference on Menus?
The use of an obligatory calorie count on menu offerings has been met with a mixed response in terms of just how effective the move will be. In an effort to tackle a rising obesity problem in the UK, the Government is rolling out the initiative in April, which requires any café or restaurant run… Continue reading Calorie Count: Will it Make a Difference on Menus?
Beyond Dry January: Cultural Shift Could Help You Stay Off Alcohol
For many who successfully reach the end of their alcohol-free first month of the New Year, the question they ask is ‘what happens beyond Dry January?’ After being so driven to complete the challenge, the open-ended nature of what comes next often sees people fall by the wayside, tempted by old habits. But, in an… Continue reading Beyond Dry January: Cultural Shift Could Help You Stay Off Alcohol
Dry January Benefits: What Could Happen Week by Week?
In terms of the Dry January benefits, they won’t all be achieved at once on a single glorious day at the start of the New Year. Get that rose-tinted image out of the way! Instead, different positives will start to show as the month progresses. The midway point of the month, according to a recent… Continue reading Dry January Benefits: What Could Happen Week by Week?
Health Benefits of Taking on Dry January 2022
You may already be feeling the health benefits of taking on Dry January 2022 now that you are over a week into it. But there are far more positives than you may think, aside from the obvious ones. You might have noticed a few extra pounds in the bank account for starters, but the physical,… Continue reading Health Benefits of Taking on Dry January 2022
Going Alcohol-Free: Mix it up This Dry January 2022!
Going alcohol-free doesn’t mean you need to give up entirely those brands that you know and love. An increasingly popular and valuable market to drinks producers is the non-alcoholic version of their products, ideal for Dry January 2022 participants navigating the first month of the New Year. There are plenty of drinks to choose from,… Continue reading Going Alcohol-Free: Mix it up This Dry January 2022!
Pilates: What are the Benefits?
Pilates can play an important part in a healthy lifestyle, promoting health and wellbeing alongside higher intensity sessions. You will have heard of it but may not know the many benefits, with the assumption that, when exercising, you need to sweat to have a positive effect on your health. This isn’t true. Here are just… Continue reading Pilates: What are the Benefits?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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