Monthly archive - June 2013

How Much of an Issue Is Sickness Presence?

How Much of an Issue Is Sickness Presence?

Sickness presence (also known as presenteeism) is a term used for when an employee attends work, even though judging their health as such means that they could justify taking time off work. However, even though it is generally viewed as positive thing when an employee comes to work when they are sick, there is also an argument to be made that sickness presence should actually be discouraged as it is unsafe for the employee and employer. A recent study by AXA PP Healthcare found that sickness presence was more widespread than sickness absence; 45% of employees detailed one or more days of sickness presence compared with 18% of workers reporting sickness absence over the same period. The same study found that a greater amount of sickness days at work when unwell has been linked to a lower level of performance.

5 Foods That Boost Metabolism

5 Foods That Boost Metabolism

I began my quest for healthier and more wholesome foods. I was faced with buzz words like "sugar-free," "fat-free," "low-carb," and "no-carb," which continue to inundate food labels, our television screens and just about every nook and cranny where food is displayed. With so many choices presented to us, how do we navigate this conundrum to ensure wise selections, and that we are not falling victims to false advertisements or unsubstantiated claims?

5 Foods That Boost Metabolism

5 Foods That Boost Metabolism

I began my quest for healthier and more wholesome foods. I was faced with buzz words like "sugar-free," "fat-free," "low-carb," and "no-carb," which continue to inundate food labels, our television screens and just about every nook and cranny where food is displayed. With so many choices presented to us, how do we navigate this conundrum to ensure wise selections, and that we are not falling victims to false advertisements or unsubstantiated claims?

10 Tips For Growing and Maintaining Healthy Natural Hair

10 Tips For Growing and Maintaining Healthy Natural Hair

Want to Grow Healthy Natural Tresses? Read on for these amazing tips. The individual curl pattern commonly found in us "curly" naturals is unique, and consequently requires care that is tailored to your particular hair type. However there are some practices that can be beneficial to all regardless of your hair type or structure.

10 Tips For Growing and Maintaining Healthy Natural Hair

10 Tips For Growing and Maintaining Healthy Natural Hair

Want to Grow Healthy Natural Tresses? Read on for these amazing tips. The individual curl pattern commonly found in us "curly" naturals is unique, and consequently requires care that is tailored to your particular hair type. However there are some practices that can be beneficial to all regardless of your hair type or structure.

Allergic Asthma Triggers – 7 Allergens To Avoid

Allergic Asthma Triggers – 7 Allergens To Avoid

Most people who have allergic asthma are sensitive to a variety of allergens. Here are the top 7 most common and disruptive irritants.

Allergic Asthma Triggers – 7 Allergens To Avoid

Allergic Asthma Triggers – 7 Allergens To Avoid

Most people who have allergic asthma are sensitive to a variety of allergens. Here are the top 7 most common and disruptive irritants.

Something Just Ain’t Right! Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something – Are You Listening?

Something Just Ain’t Right! Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something – Are You Listening?

Our bodies sneeze and cough without warning. This is the body's way of talking to us and letting us know that something is wrong. Whether allergies or the common cold, we know when our bodies are trying to tell us something. Back in the old days, people use to say that when you sneeze or cough that you were actually catching a cold. Actually, your body is fighting off a cold when this happens. Our bodies are made so uniquely that it knows when to send off a warning signal to you that something is wrong.

Something Just Ain’t Right! Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something – Are You Listening?

Something Just Ain’t Right! Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something – Are You Listening?

Our bodies sneeze and cough without warning. This is the body's way of talking to us and letting us know that something is wrong. Whether allergies or the common cold, we know when our bodies are trying to tell us something. Back in the old days, people use to say that when you sneeze or cough that you were actually catching a cold. Actually, your body is fighting off a cold when this happens. Our bodies are made so uniquely that it knows when to send off a warning signal to you that something is wrong.

Reasons to Get Your Blood Sugar Level Checked

Reasons to Get Your Blood Sugar Level Checked

You have taken the right decision in buying a do-it-at-home blood sugar monitoring kit. Using the devices provided in it, you can simplify and quicken the process of testing blood sugar levels and take these tests as frequently as you want with no hassles whatsoever.

Reasons to Get Your Blood Sugar Level Checked

Reasons to Get Your Blood Sugar Level Checked

You have taken the right decision in buying a do-it-at-home blood sugar monitoring kit. Using the devices provided in it, you can simplify and quicken the process of testing blood sugar levels and take these tests as frequently as you want with no hassles whatsoever.

Understanding Chronic Sinus Infection

Understanding Chronic Sinus Infection

Chronic sinus infection is a condition where the inner lining of the nasal passage and sinuses gets inflamed and swollen. In case of most sinus infections, the body is able to heal itself quite fast. However, in some cases the healing process takes more time and if the process takes a longer time overall then it can result in constantly recurring infections in the body. Many people suffer from constant sinus infection, mainly because of one or the other reason.

Understanding Chronic Sinus Infection

Understanding Chronic Sinus Infection

Chronic sinus infection is a condition where the inner lining of the nasal passage and sinuses gets inflamed and swollen. In case of most sinus infections, the body is able to heal itself quite fast. However, in some cases the healing process takes more time and if the process takes a longer time overall then it can result in constantly recurring infections in the body. Many people suffer from constant sinus infection, mainly because of one or the other reason.

How to Take Pro-Active Health Steps

How to Take Pro-Active Health Steps

This article discusses the importance of being proactive about health. If visiting a doctor is something that is not possible either because you don't have medical insurance or because you live in a rural area then Tele-health services might be your redeeming quality.

How to Take Pro-Active Health Steps

How to Take Pro-Active Health Steps

This article discusses the importance of being proactive about health. If visiting a doctor is something that is not possible either because you don't have medical insurance or because you live in a rural area then Tele-health services might be your redeeming quality.

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