The call to action of ‘Your country needs you!’ springs to mind when reading this latest research into unhealthy workers giving reduced productivity.
Obese workers suffering from underlying health problems and smokers - being 20% less productive than non-smokers – apparently take most time off for sickness.
Perplexingly the study found that the only ‘unhealthy’ habit that could improve productivity was drinking.
So, if we are to be a productive workforce, we need to watch our weight, not smoke, follow a healthy diet…and enjoy the odd tipple.
Pretty good formula for a happy and healthy life too!
Read the full article here…
http://www.englemed.co.uk/10/10sep282_work_lifestyle.php
Archive for September, 2010
28 Sep 2010
Stay healthy – keep working!
28 Sep 2010
Raise your spirits to combat heart disease
We’ve all heard the expression ‘mind over matter’. Thinking positively can have a hugely beneficial effect on our health as this recent study of some 6000 British civil servants highlights, re-inforcing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and positive approach to life when combating heart disease.
Food for thought for those of us fortunate enough to enjoy good health and a supportive network of family and friends.
Read the full article here…
http://www.englemed.co.uk/10/10sep163_heart_depression.php
