Wellbeing & Mental Health

  The World Health Organization estimates that around 1.7 billion people are affected by musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions worldwide. Some health issues can be acute, starting suddenly and lasting for a short time,...

Nearly six in 10 males over the age of 16 rate their physical health as good or higher. This is according to Aviva research of 1,000 males over the age of 16...

It does not appear that the added-value services genie will be put back in the bottle anytime soon. Mental health and financial support services rank highly among added-value services most in demand,...

  Richard Norris, general manager for business and specialist products at Bupa spoke with Health & Protection about why employers should be concerned about young people’s mental health and how advisers can...

Onebright has appointed professor Marcantonio Spada to the newly created role of chief clinical officer. Professor Spada (pictured) joins the private pay outpatient mental healthcare provider's executive board and leads and oversees...

A 10-minute daily walk for inactive men and women aged over 60 can increase life expectancy by about a year or more, according to a study published in the Journal of Sport...

Global mental health services provider Koa Health has launched mental health platform Koa Care 360. The platform enables employers to provide their employees with preventative care, online therapy, and a range of...

Healthcare costs can be around two thirds higher for obese individuals, according to a study by Lane, Clark & Peacock (LCP). The healthcare analytics firm has published a series of real-world evidence...

Bupa Health Services has continued its acquisition strategy with a partnership and the purchase of London Medical, a Harley Street specialist outpatient clinic. London Medical primarily specialises in diabetes treatment and management...

The issue of regulation within the employee assistance programme (EAP) industry has always been a contentious topic. Proponents of more regulation insist that it will provide a consistent level of quality, confidentiality,...