Mental Health Month: integrating naps into the workplace May, internationally recognized as Mental Health Month, calls organizations to action. This year's theme, “Turning awareness into action”, underlines the need for concrete, measurable and sustainable approaches to supporting employees' psychological health. Among the areas of intervention that have yet to be fully exploited, sleep has [...]
5 keys to countering sedentary lifestyles at work A sedentary lifestyle is a public health issue that also affects the workplace! Prolonged sitting has become the norm in the workplace. According to ANSES (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail), a sedentary lifestyle is now considered to be the [...]
Adopt a functional diet to get moving Spring is back, the days are getting longer and with them the desire to get moving and get active again! Whether it's to get back into shape, feel better about your body or simply enjoy the great outdoors, spring is the ideal time to get back into [...]
8 tips to maximize the benefits of walking Walking is much more than just a means of transportation. It is an accessible physical activity for everyone, requiring no special equipment or time constraints. When practiced regularly, walking provides numerous benefits for both body and mind. Physically, it improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles and joints, [...]
Walking and springtime: The winning duo for health and wellness With the arrival of spring, nature wakes up and invites us to do the same. The days are getting longer, temperatures are getting milder, and the urge to get out in the fresh air is getting stronger. It's the perfect time to make walking [...]
Working nights without compromising your health: 3 tips Shift work is becoming increasingly common. Despite its harmful effects and its relative prohibition in Switzerland, it is a necessary reality, particularly in the healthcare, security, cleaning, logistics and hotel industries. The consequences of night work : In the short term : reduced concentration and alertness, [...]
3 Good reasons to take a mid-day nap ! A 15-20 minute micro-nap can change your life! If you adopt it regularly, you'll feel better physically, psychologically and emotionally! Here's how to find your ideal nap time: 1. Put yourself in a bubble : Start your nap with a deep exhalation. Then breathe deeply [...]
4 solutions to prevent stress and cardiovascular disease By 2023, cardiovascular disease will account for 28% of deaths in Switzerland, followed by cancer with 24%. These pathologies highlight worrying public health trends. They have common triggers, including stress, which plays an underestimated but critical role. One of the causes: Stress, whether acute or chronic, [...]
6 tips to reduce stress and recover better The start of the new year can bring new challenges, but also accumulated stress, and if you're having trouble getting to sleep or enjoying restful rest, it can be detrimental to your well-being. Repetitive tasks, conflicts or work overload can disrupt your rest and affect your [...]
43% of Swiss are overweight: causes, impacts and sustainable solutions A growing problem : With 43% of the Swiss population affected by overweight or obesity, the increase in this public health problem is giving rise to growing concern. This phenomenon, highlighted by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO), reflects a worrying trend in lifestyles [...]
