Megan - Health Promotion Specialist December 3, 2017 The Christmas party survival guide! Eat, drink and be merry they say! But surviving the party season without endless sair heids and an expanding waistline takes some forward planning. This is your Christmas party survival guide... Eat, drink and be 'healthy': First things first, it’s … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist November 12, 2017 Things that lurk at work – staying well over winter With winter comes a whole array of yucky bugs, colds and flu. And having a long-term illness such as a chest, heart or stroke condition puts you at greater risk of flu-related complications. A busy workplace environment can be the … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist October 22, 2017 10 healthy takeaways near your office! If you work in the city, chances are that at least a couple of meals per week are from the local takeaway shops around you. Working late and eating healthily don’t always go hand-in-hand, so in this week’s blog you’ll … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist October 1, 2017 Eating for shift work – 10 tips for maintaining good eating habits Working outside of normal working hours can put a real strain on your body. Not only can shift work disrupt your sleeping pattern but it can also wreak havoc on your diet. Shift workers are at higher risk of becoming … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist September 10, 2017 Is your morning coffee making you fat? If you’re like me, coffee is an enjoyable part of your work day. Walking past the coffee-shop on the way to work, the smell of freshly brewed coffee is so tempting. But what about the impact of a caramel-flavoured coffee … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist August 20, 2017 Would you trust your colleagues to save YOUR life? We spend much of our lives at work and with our colleagues. But are your colleagues trained in CPR if the unthinkable should happen? Approximately 3,500 people undergo attempted resuscitation each year in Scotland, but only 1 in 20 survive. By … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist August 6, 2017 From flab to fab: How three CHSS staff became keen runners Taking up running can be daunting... We know, we’ve been there! In this week’s blog we chat to three of our very own Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland staff who went from being unfit, overweight and feeling flat, to fit, healthy … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist July 23, 2017 Do you know what your “heart age” is? Ever wondered what the 'age' of your heart is? There are a lot of factors to consider when assessing how healthy your heart is - the quick and easy 'Heart Age' tool can help to highlight any areas of concern … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist July 9, 2017 Do you know how to plan a healthy meeting in your workplace? Meetings! Love or hate them, they can make up a big part of our working day. With many of us spending a third of our day (if not more) at work, the hours spent in meetings quickly add up. But … Continue reading →
Megan - Health Promotion Specialist June 26, 2017 Top 10 Healthy Snacks For Your Desk Drawer! 3pm in the office after a long day and the vending machine is looking more and more appealing…Snacking can be part of a healthy eating plan, but being mindful of the portion size and calories will help you to maintain … Continue reading →