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Sectors - Occupational Healthcare  

Developing a more effective approach to vocational rehabilitation

The UK's poor record on vocational rehab represents an opportunity for the private healthcare sector

Workouts and exercises suitable for the office

Although business executives are taking on increasingly busy schedules, they do not have to ignore fitness in favour of work

NHS opens UK's first specialised dance injury clinic

There are hopes that if the clinic proves to be a success, more will be established across the UK

Treat health and wellness as a competitive advantage

The key to success for global companies is a dedicated and motivated workforce, something that is easy to achieve with the help of a dedicate employee wellness programme

Nuns should take contraceptive pill to cut cancer risk

Health experts believe that women who don't have children have an increased chance of developing breast, womb and ovarian cancer

Co-op launches free flu vaccination programme for staff

The Co-operative Group is hoping to save £1 million in absenteeism costs by offering employees free flu vaccinations

Keep it clean: Drug testing in athletics

As the world of sport becomes increasingly competitive, Healthcare Global investigates the process of drug testing in athletes during the IAAF World Championships 2011

Business leaders could have psychopathic qualities

A study has found one in 25 bosses possess similar characteristics to those of psychopaths

Long working hours linked to alcohol abuse

Researchers in New Zealand have found people who work over 50 hours a week are more likely to develop a drinking problem

Managing employee healthcare strategically

No business can function unless its employees are at the top of their game and the secret to maximising staff output lies in simply healthy living practices; fitness and nutrition

Low wage and poor diet speeds up aging

Scientists in Scotland have found people age quicker if they eat unhealthily and earn less than the average wage

Employees sickness lies cost economy £32 billion

One in three workers in the UK lie about being unable to go to work because of sickness

The diet and fitness regimes of elite athletes

For sportsmen and women, diet and fitness is more than just a 'healthy' choice; it is a career choice

40 hour working week increases 'burnout' risk

Workaholics who work more than 40 hours a week are six times more likely to suffer burnout syndrome

Can money buy immunity?

Lavish holidays are the ultimate luxury, but can exclusive trips protect you from the threat of tropical diseases?

Women have more sick days than men

A survey has found that female employees take more sick days than male staff members

Pension changes may impact healthcare professionals

April 2011 sees the introduction of new pension rules in the UK. These significantly reduce the amount that can be saved into a pension with tax relief

Stressed workers worried about being sacked

A new report has found that workers are scared to admit stress or depression for fear of being made redundant or sacked

Headaches cost world economy £140 billion a year

The World Health Organisation says the most common brain disorder needs more medical attention

Desk jobs double bowel cancer risk

New research has found that working for 10 years in a desk job doubles the chances of developing bowel cancer



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