More and more of us are taking the annual challenge of Dry January. To go a whole month without drinking any alcohol and change our alcohol habits. The benefits to both physical and mental health are well known – better sleep, improved stress management, lower blood pressure. Employers benefit from all of this too of […]
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Jan
Jan
If you are reading this at the start of January, possibly having indulged a little too much during the festive break, you may be considering Veganuary. If so, we’ve put this little article together to give you some diet tips – but also to explain what lies behind the campaign. Whether you are reading this […]
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Nov
Nov
One of the core values of Cordell Health is to support those with disabilities in work, moving the focus from disability to ability. It’s about recognising and celebrating what people can do and the adjustments needed to support them where they struggle. We think of this as ‘levelling the playing field’. All of which makes […]
27
Nov
Nov
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of ‘low mood’ depression that people may experience in the winter seasons. We look at what causes SAD, discuss lifestyle changes that may help and offer tips to help employers maintain levels of workplace health.
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Oct
Oct
Movember is one of the best known and recognised awareness campaigns. It’s become a global movement that raises awareness and funds for men’s health, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Taking place across November, the campaign is named after a ‘Mo’ – the Australian nickname for a moustache. But […]
30
Oct
Oct
The chances are that around 25% of us who work in organisations have experienced some kind of workplace bullying and harassment in the past year. That’s according to data from the CIPD. Other studies suggest the problem is even bigger – and growing. What’s more, not all of it is even seen, with the emergence […]
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Jul
Jul
According to the NHS, around 7 million people in the UK are affected by cardiovascular disease, a term for all illnesses of the heart and circulatory system. Inevitably, heart disease has a significant negative impact on employers, primarily through reduced productivity, increased absenteeism and the costs that come with managing this. We believe that employers have […]
03
Jul
Jul
Due to the usual UK climate, many of us are taken by surprise when hot weather arrives – and that leaves many unprepared to cope with their work, both outdoors and indoors. We share how to help people work safely, and productively, during the heat.
02
Jul
Jul
How safe is your workplace for employees with food allergies? While some symptoms of an allergy can seem mild, for some they can be fatal. An estimated 2 million people are living in the UK with a diagnosed food allergy, so better food allergy awareness might just save a life. This article has been written […]
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Oct
Oct
One of the most shocking statistics surrounding men’s health isn’t to do with the case numbers – it’s that thousands die each year needlessly and prematurely. Lack of awareness and the taboos that surround talking about men’s health are shortening lives. Fortunately, an increasing number of men’s health campaigns are seeking to change this. This […]