Megan - Health Promotion Specialist June 22, 2018 The low down on caffeine – how addicted are you? That ‘buzz’ you get from a cup of coffee or energy drink comes from the caffeine content in these drinks. Caffeine makes us feel more alert and reduces tiredness but…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist June 1, 2018 Should you introduce Fika into your workplace? Fi…what?! I think our Scandi neighbours might be onto something special. Hint: it involves cinnamon buns and drinking coffee with colleagues … you’ll want to find out about this special…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist May 11, 2018 Ever thought that sleeping at work could be a good thing? Have you ever thought about sneaking off for a nap at work? Yes… Well perhaps you should. Studies suggest that a nap can improve alertness, performance and reduce mistakes. Perhaps…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist April 27, 2018 Managing stress in the workplace 1 in every 6 workers in Scotland experiences problems related to mental health or stress. Everyone feels stressed or anxious sometimes. It is a normal part of life. But feeling…
Guest blogger: Caitrian Guthrie - CHSS Heart-E Project Manager March 29, 2018 Digital danger! Do you need a digital detox? #unplugged I am old enough to remember the days when the only phones we had were landlines, when multiple people in an office shared one computer (that was so large it…
Guest blogger: Jude Misson, CHSS Health Information Manager March 11, 2018 Working from home – pros and cons for you & your employer When I first started working from home in the late 80’s, there was a lot of “oh, working from home tomorrow?” wink, wink, from my office colleagues. Since then, attitudes to…
Guest blogger: Hilary Stevenson - CHSS Participation & Training Manager February 19, 2018 Time’s up on sticky keyboards and “working lunches” Today the average time taken to eat lunch is roughly 15 minutes. I admit it. I am guilty of not taking time for myself at lunchtime. I don’t know why…
Guest blogger: Laura Hastings, CHSS Lead Advice Line Nurse January 26, 2018 Understanding ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol – know your numbers More than half of adults in Scotland have high cholesterol, which increases the risk of developing serious health conditions including heart disease and stroke. This is because cholesterol build-up narrows…
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist January 4, 2018 Make a New Year’s resolution … that lasts! It’s that time of year again. Christmas has been and gone… and it’s time to start thinking about the year ahead and what you want to achieve. Don’t be one…
Guest blogger: Professor Annie Anderson - Scottish Cancer Prevention Network December 15, 2017 Giving for health – the only Christmas list you need this year! Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? This is a must read! Brought to you from our friends over at the Scottish Cancer Prevention Network (SCPN), our guest blogger Annie Anderson…