“To promote healthier journeys to work and to reduce environmental pollution, the 1999 Finance Act introduced an annual tax exemption, which allows employers to loan cycles and cyclists’ safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit” as you can read on the gov.uk website. This Cycle to Work scheme is still going strong with nearly half a million bikes sold through the Cyclescheme. Continue reading
Tag Archives: fitness
Book recommendation: Run by Dean Karnazes aka Ultramarathon Man
As the end of January is finally upon us, newly formed health and fitness regimes may now be lacking the allure they had at the beginning of the month. So, Honeydew Health would like to offer some dazzling inspiration to our readers. Continue reading
Good posture saves you from a lot of trouble!
This great inforgraphic by Greatist explains why good posture is SO important and how to improve it. What a great visual guide to improving your posture and ridding us from back pain and musculoskeletal problems! Continue reading
Santa run completed – thanks for your support!
On Saturday 7th December, Sandy completed her 5k Santa run in aid of a local hospice charity – Tapping House, Norfolk and she has been overwhelmed with the support.
The aim of the Santa run was Continue reading
Why is every day a sick day for the UK?
65,000 people call in sick every week, according to the British Heart Foundation. Given that 71.8% of our 63.7million population is employed, to have 65,000 of those out of work during any given week is shocking. So, why is every day a sick day for the UK? Continue reading
Britain’s healthiest company 2013: What does it take?
To combat the UK’s growing sickness absence figures, PruHealth, Mercer & The Telegraph have joined forces to show us how it should be done. Continue reading
A great combination: health management apps & health management classes
Smart phone Apps have become the latest trend for Health management and weight loss firms to reach the public. As many of us are ‘addicted’ to our phones, it only makes sense to provide advice, information and tools for improving personal health via this platform.
Keep fit at work
The usual 9-5 desk job doesn’t normally give much opportunity for being active and feeling fit, this we all know too well. Sadly, with working hours and stress ever on the rise it’s only getting harder to find the time to get more than your mind working. Continue reading