Welcome to the Live Better Blog - a blog about health, wellness and a healthier you. Brought to you by the Health Promotion team at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, you'll find up-to-date information on a range of topics from what's in your food to the latest advice on e-cigarettes! Sign up to our quarterly Live Better Blog e-newsletter here and read the latest newsletter with tips for creating a healthier workforce!
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 you can have too much of a good thing. Read … Continue reading
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 break in your workday. What is Fika? Fika is a … Continue reading
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 there is something we can learn from our European neighbours … Continue reading
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 stressed a lot of the time can be bad for … Continue reading
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 took up half the desk space) and when the only … Continue reading
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 working from home have changed. The number of people who … Continue reading
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 I think anything in my inbox is more important than … Continue reading
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 your arteries, reducing blood flow to your heart and brain, … Continue reading
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 of the 80% of people whose New Year’s resolutions fail … Continue reading
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 is Professor of Public Health Nutrition at the University of Dundee … Continue reading
***Disclaimer: always seek medical advice before starting a new diet, exercise regime or medication. The information in these articles is not a substitute for professional advice from a GP, registered dietitian or other health practitioner.
