Wellbeing & Mental Health
Getting seven hours of sleep regularly could cut mortality risk by 24% – research
Improving sleep habits could cut mortality risk by almost a quarter and add up to four years to an individual’s life expectancy, according to research from Vitality and the London School of...
Read moreWithout my cash plan I’d have faced difficult compromises during pregnancy – Oakley
Cash plans are typically seen as good products for helping people to maintain their everyday health needs throughout the year. However, they can come into their own at specific times of life,...
Read moreA year in analysis
Over the last year Health & Protection dug into every corner of the UK and internaitonal individual and workplace health and protection markets. So here’s some of the key analyses examining how...
Read moreA turbulent year of two halves but health insurance market sees easing inflation ahead – analysis
The year 2025 may be remembered as a turbulent year of two halves for the private medical insurance (PMI) market. Companies and individuals continue to see the attraction of taking out cover...
Read moreWilliam Russell adds remote GP and range of health services for expats
William Russell is introducing a virtual GP service, preventative and mental health support as well as help expats stay safe on assignment as part of a range of new complimentary digital services...
Read moreMore than 2.8 million remain on long term sick
The number of people economically inactive due to long-term sickness has dropped slightly but remains stubbornly high at 2.81 million people. The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering the...
Read moreCancer care in the workplace roundtable: Caring for carers a vital element in cancer support
Employers need a clear strategy for supporting young workers with caring responsibilities, hears Abigail Montrose Young people may be less likely to develop cancer than older people, but they may be...
Read moreFrom perks to purpose: The US shift toward health ownership – UnitedHealthcare Global
In the final instalment of UnitedHealthcare Global’s workplace wellbeing series, we focus on the United States, where employers are embracing a tech-forward, personalised and financially focused approach to health and wellbeing. The...
Read moreIll-health seen as second biggest threat to employment – Axa Health
Ill-health is now seen as the second biggest threat to a career by employees, surpassing the risk of artificial intelligence (AI) developments, according to research by Axa Health. Furthermore, for those aged...
Read moreEarly detection for a new generation: Building a culture of cancer prevention at work – Perci Health
Cancer is changing. Once thought of as a disease of later life, it is increasingly a condition that impacts people in the prime of their careers. The data is clear: cancer...
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