Will you have exceptional health in your 80’s?
Health Check Quiz Take the 2-minute quiz below and see how your health balance sheet is looking at the financial year end. * BMI: is your weight in kgs divided …
Bad Food Habits Impact Productivity
In his recent article, Food for Thought, Dr John Cummins discusses how bad food habits can impact negatively on productivity in the workplace. Avoid fruit juice. Choose water instead. Eat nuts …
Job strain associated with heart disease
Researchers have found an association between job strain and coronary heart disease. People who experience job strain are 23% more likely to experience a heart attack, compared to people without …
Massive Health Improvement
I saw a 41-year-old man the other day and gave him a trophy for massively improving his health. He has given me permission to tell his story. When we met …
Everything you need to know about blood pressure – but were afraid to ask
What is blood pressure exactly? This is the pressure exerted by the blood flowing through your arteries. There are two levels that we look at, the systolic and diastolic — …
Are senior executives different …?
The stereotype of the stressed-out, overworked senior manager is one big myth. I was surprised when a senior HR manager of a large listed company told me she believed that …
What makes our checkups different?
A check up with Executive Medicine does differ from a check up with a General Practitioner. Our focus is on the prevention and early detection … We look for early …
Is testosterone safe?
Is testosterone safe? Testosterone gives us energy, boosts our muscle mass and bone strength, boosts insulin sensitivity (which is the opposite of diabetes), reduces body fat, and gives us more …
The importance of Functional Movement Assessments
Why I believe everyone should have a Functional Movement Assessment About 18 months ago I was noticing slight pain in both shoulders. I had a Functional Movement Assessment (FMS) which …
Creating a Healthy Workplace
Many companies are actively and successfully working to achieve positive health outcomes for staff and employers. Learn how in my recent article Creating a Healthy Workplace: Bringing everyone on board …