Barchester Healthcare Health & Safety Team response to Covid-19 – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Continuity Planning?

Thinking back to Monday 16th March 2020 I remember getting up early. I was due to visit one of our homes in Tewkesbury. I was just about to leave the house when an email landed from a senior Director telling us all to ‘Hold’ all visits and to be ready for a conference call that morning. Yes, this was the start of the ‘Lock Down’. With the benefit of insight, how ready were we for what was about to happen next?

Our management team had already undertaken various strategic planning exercises. On the 16thth March, a

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Recipe: Peggy’s Indian Cabbage | Diabetic Mediterranean Diet

May 20, 2023 · 8:10 AM

From Peggy at Buttoni’s Low-Carb Recipes:

If you think you don’t like cabbage (like my husband) you have GOT to try this recipe! You’ll swear you don’t eat cabbage!! No cabbage odor or strong taste whatsoever to this dish! It is a delightfully crunchy side dish with grilled Tandoori Chicken or pork chops! I order my nigella seeds (black onion seeds or how about seed) on-line, but you may be lucky to have a spice supplier where you live. I would not recommend omitting them, as you will miss out on a flavor layer

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How to improve your diet

You may think that the contents of your refrigerator have little effect on your well-being, but this is not the case. Some foods directly affect the level of stress you may experience, which means it’s time to rethink your eating habits:

  • Fatty or salty foods can lead to bloating. Worse physical well-being – more stress level.
  • Trans fats in fast food increase blood cholesterol levels, which over time can lead to cardiovascular disease.
  • Stress-eating sweets is not a good idea as they increase glucose level in blood, thus increasing general anxiety.
  • Caffeine, which is found in energy drinks and coffee,
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More Data on Pregnancy Outcomes Associated with Lithium Use During Pregnancy

For women taking lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder, choosing whether to maintain or discontinue lithium during pregnancy is challenging. This is a process which requires careful and thoughtful consideration, weighing the risk of adverse outcomes associated with exposure to lithium against the risk of recurrent illness in the setting of medication discontinuation. While we have considerable information regarding the teratogenicity of lithium, we have much less data regarding other pregnancy and neonatal outcomes.

Analyzing data from five linked Swedish national registersHastie and colleagues investigated the associations between lithium use during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy and

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Ergonomics and the Modern Office Environment –

Why ergonomics are important in the modern office

Ergonomics is the science of designing workspaces, tools, and equipment to fit the user and reduce the risk of work-related injuries. In the modern office environment, where employees often spend long hours at their desks, the importance of ergonomics cannot be overstated. Implementing ergonomic principles can lead to increased comfort, productivity and overall well-being for employees. In this article, we will discuss the key components of office ergonomics and offer practical tips for creating a more ergonomic workspace inline with the requirements of the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992, UK. Though the

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Prevent Arterial Calcification – Natural Health Planner

Calcification of the arteries is a serious health concern and can lead to a variety of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart attack. Recent research has uncovered a potential underlying cause of arterial calcification, and it all has to do with the way our bodies process calcium.

Calcium is an essential mineral in the human body, playing a vital role in many bodily functions, from bone health to the transmission of nerve signals. Our bodies need calcium to stay healthy, but too much calcium can be a problem. When calcium is not adequately absorbed and metabolized, it can accumulate

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4 Mindfulness Practices to Decrease Stress

By Rachel Grunwell – yoga + meditation teacher, wellness coach, author of the book Balance, and co-leader of the Mindful Moments retreats at the Polynesian Spa

Here are 4 mindfulness practices that can help relieve stress. You don’t have to incorporate all of them into your life. Choose just the one that resonates with you the most and work on this one idea. Or have a go at all four practices if you are super curious and have the time.

I recommend all of these ideas for a more calm and happy life. I’m personally working on all of them

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4 ways smartphone technology can improve health for teens

It probably won’t surprise you to learn that most youth in America today are connected to technology. The Pew Research Center reports that, as of 2018, almost all teens (95%) have access to a smartphone [1]. Not only are smartphones owned by young people across income and racial/ethnic lines, they are changing the way that many teens go online. [1]

Many of us have at least heard of, if not tried, health and fitness apps that help you track the food you’re eating in a daily “food journal,” view specialized workout plans, and offer countless more features and services. Even

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