How to take care of yourself during summer

Summer is a season filled of sunshine, outdoor activities, longer days. The hot weather can take a toll on your health. Many people continue to work during the summer, whether in offices, outdoors or from home. Taking care of yourself during the summer months is...

Heart health at work – why it matters

Cardiovascular health isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a workplace one. Long hours, sedentary routines, chronic stress, poor nutrition options and lack of sleep all raise heart‑disease risk. Since most adults spend a third of their day at work, organisations are...

Burnout

Burnout is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;increased...

Tackling loneliness

The theme for this year’s Mental health awareness week is ‘Loneliness’. Loneliness affects millions of people every year, has a major impact on mental health and has become a societal problem. Human beings are social creatures and it’s important that we nurture our...