Anyone who suffers from food allergies knows all too well how difficult things can be when they go to a restaurant, travel, or attend any function where food may be involved. There are so many people involved in the process of food preparation and catering it can be impossible to inform every one of them [...]
Employers have a legal duty of care towards their employees. This means they are responsible for putting in place appropriate measures that will protect their employees from risks inherent to that particular workplace. However, putting safety measures in place isn’t always enough to minimise workplace injuries. Shared responsibility is key to maintaining an injury-free workplace. [...]
A sprained ankle can result from a wide range of accidents, from tripping over an obstacle or getting knocked down while playing contact sports to repetitive overuse, poor posture, or using improper form while working or exercising. Any of these actions can stretch the ligaments in the ankle beyond their limit. Ligaments are strong bands [...]
Most of us like to think we are good cooks. But from time to time, we mess up and need the Internet to help us. But which city in England is the most guilty of this? We compiled over 1 million Google searches from the top 25 most populated places across England to find out [...]
Soft tissues are tissues within your body that help envelope, support and connect the structures around it. Examples of such soft tissues include your muscles, nerves, ligaments and tendons. Soft tissue injuries refer to damage to any of these structures that can lead to pain, swelling, discomfort or a lack of mobility. These injuries can [...]
Back pain can be debilitating and can leave you struggling to perform even the simplest everyday activities. Back pain symptoms can range from an all-over dull ache to a sharp, stabbing pain in one specific area. The pain could be persistent or it may flare up when you perform an action such as bending, twisting, [...]
Our fingers are capable of a wide range of motions, from wielding powerful tools to creating delicate artwork with a fine pencil or paintbrush. What powers these movements is an elaborate network of bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments. All of these work in tandem to create the magic that our fingers are capable of performing. [...]
When it comes to workplace accidents, we ten to think of high-risk work places such as building sites, quarries, mining and farms, but the fact is every workplace has its own unique set of risks. Even in a seemingly safe modern office with no heavy vehicles or dangerous equipment in sight, workers may be at [...]
Sunbeds have become hugely popular in recent years, especially in countries such as here in the UK where exposure to sunlight is often a luxury. Research has shown that moderate sun exposure offers an array of benefits, from building stronger bones and a healthier immune system to improving sleep and mood. Sunbeds provide a way [...]
As a working adult, you shouldn’t have to tolerate a physically dangerous or mentally toxic work environment. Everyone deserves to work in a safe, friendly, harassment-free work environment, regardless of any external factors. Unfortunately, bullying and harassment are all too common in workplaces in the UK and around the world. It happens between managers and [...]
