This week we’re focusing on eye health. Many of us spend long periods of our working day in front of a computer screen, so we’ve been thinking about the effect this has on our eyes and our health in general. This article focuses on how we can help to avoid future eye problems with some brilliant tips, like the 20/20/20 rule – take a look!
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There is currently no vaccine available that can prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Why do scientists believe that an effective and safe HIV vaccine can teach the immune system how to fight HIV? I had a closer look at their latest research of HIV vaccines.
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World Kidney Day
Gaurav Kumar 9 March, 2017#WorldKidneyDay 2017 is focusing on how #Obesity can increase the chance of developing #KidneyDisease. “Obesity may lead to CKD both indirectly by increasing type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and also by causing direct kidney damage by increasing the workload of the kidneys and other mechanisms.”
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Reflecting on Heart Month
Aisleen Peterson 24 February, 2017This month we’ve been supporting #HeartMonth. Small changes to your lifestyle and diet can make a huge difference to your heart’s health – 10 minutes could save your life! Get involved in the #10MinuteChallenge. Put down the phone, switch off the TV and let’s get moving!
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10 Minute challenge
Aisleen Peterson 23 February, 2017#10MinuteChallenge Getting active with group pilates in our lunch hour
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Happiness for Health
Gaurav Kumar 21 February, 2017On Valentine’s Day we shared our happiness to support #HeartMonth. Our brilliant colleagues posted a photo that makes them smile and they certainly made us smile too. Happiness is good for the heart – take a look and spread some smiles.
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Spreading happiness on Valentine’s day
Aisleen Peterson 14 February, 2017To spread some happiness this Valentine’s Day, as well as raising awareness for #HeartMonth, we’re sharing images of what makes us happy. Check out our brilliant people, their work-hard-play-hard ethos…and the amazing cakes they make! #PrimeGlobal #Valentines
read more >>Mindfulness and heart health
Stacey Willis 10 February, 2017Mindfulness is good for the heart. According to Hazard Gazette, 47% of our waking moments is spent thinking about something other than what we are doing, which can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety. Take some time out- it’s good for you!
#medcomms #heart month
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Heart Month facts
Lisa Bratt 8 February, 2017Your heart is an amazing muscle – it generates enough energy to power a truck for 20 miles! Know your heart and look after it #heartmonth
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Heart Month
Emily Anslow 1 February, 201780% of heart disease is preventable simply by making healthier lifestyle choices. At Prime Global, we’re gearing up for February’s Heart Month, both in the UK and the US. We’ll be encouraging people to make life-enhancing changes. Let’s increase understanding of how to develop a healthy heart and become a survivor, not a patient. #BHF #AHS #FebruaryHeartMonth
read more >>Are millennials being paid enough attention by the healthcare industry?
Chris Parker 1 February, 2017Are millennials being paid enough attention by the healthcare industry? Check out this fascinating article about their attitudes to health and wellbeing, including how their use of technology drives everything from decision-making to research. Self-reliance and prevention are key strategies – ‘You can be your own personal health journey’!
Read more, including how to engage better with this fascinating generation, on PMLiVE.
read more >>Liver Awareness Month
Stacey Willis 31 January, 2017Today marks the end of Liver Awareness Month. We’ll be sharing important facts about this vital organ throughout the day. The liver is brilliant at multitasking. Look after it and it’ll look after you! #LiverAwarenessMonth
Hitting The Right Note
Prime Global 29 April, 2016Is your health on the right track? We thought this was a clever use of interactive video and creative storytelling by Bupa.
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