This week we talk to Dr John Lang, CEO of the Workplace Health Association, a man we like to bill as the most interesting person in healthcare today.

 

 

In this episode we discuss

The benefits of low to moderate alcohol consumption

Is there any difference between smoking 5 or 20 cigarettes a day?

What is emotional intelligence?

Can you introduce emotional intelligence in a workplace health setting?

The benefits of high intensity vs low intensity exercise

Why can some people drink 6 cups a day and still sleep soundly?

Is there such a thing as optimal sleep?

Why the Workplace Health Association (WHA) was formed.

Fad diets, behaviour change and the stages of readiness

Should you individualist your corporate health program?

How effective are is an EAP when it comes to mental health?

The number one program you can run for free to help your employees lose weight?

How to measure the success of your workplace health program?

What’s the future for health in the workplace?

Show notes

 

Links

Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol

Why do poor people behave poorly when it comes to health choices 

Re : Life. Find Your Balance and Master Work, Change, Career, Family, Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep

Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes

Workplace Health Association

Theory of progressive overload

Stages of readiness

Transtheoretical model

Postive thinking exercises

Incorrect footwear is a leading cause of foot pain and injury in the workplace leading to absenteeism and lost productivity. In this episode Melbourne Podiatrist Ben Westaway takes the time to talk about the importance of good shoes and looking after your feet, both in and out of the workplace. Learn more, and feel free to email [email protected] with any questions

In this episode we discuss

What does a podiatrist does and how can they help you?

How to help prevent injury if you sit all day

What’s a typical presentation to a podiatrist?

How to lessen the impact of wearing heels

What’s the biggest contributing factor to poor fitting and low quality work boots?

What’s the best way to fit your your workforce with quality work boots?

Can foot pain progress through the body?

Can the right shoes make you more productive?

How often should you change your running shoes?

Stinky feet!, what is the fix?

Are podiatrist covered under private health insurance?

What is the EPC scheme?

How to find a good podiatrist

Show notes

Check out Pride Podiatry online

Connect with Pride Podiatry on Facebook

Ben talks about the finer points of athletic shoe selection

Find a podiatrist near you

“Sitting will become the smoking of our generation”

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This week we talk to Dr Alan Hampson, Chairman of the Influenza Specialist Group, who shares with us valuable insights and tips on how to minimize the impact of the flu at your workplace.

 

 

In this episode we discuss

How to optimize your workplace flu program to increase uptake

How does the Northern hemisphere flu season in Australia?

How effective are flu shots in the workplace?

If you get a flu shot, can you still get the flu?

How is influenza spread?

What can you do to protect your workplace from the flu?

Does the Flu reduce reaction time?

What is antiviral medication and how can it help reduce recovery time?

How serious is influenza?  Can it be fatal?

What is the flu gap?

How do you match the vaccine to the flu virus?

Can you determine the cost of the flu for your workplace?

Links

http://www.isg.org.au/

How can the flu effect reaction time in drivers

Guillain-Barre syndrome

I am the flu

GP2U

 

Incorrect footwear is a leading cause of foot pain and injury in the workplace leading to absenteeism and lost productivity. In this episode Melbourne Podiatrist Ben Westaway takes the time to talk about the importance of good shoes and looking after your feet, both in and out of the workplace. Learn more, and feel free to email [email protected] with any questions

 

 

In this episode we discuss

What does a podiatrist does and how can they help you?

How to help prevent injury if you sit all day

What’s a typical presentation to a podiatrist?

How to lessen the impact of wearing heels

What’s the biggest contributing factor to poor fitting and low quality work boots?

What’s the best way to fit your your workforce with quality work boots?

Can foot pain progress through the body?

Can the right shoes make you more productive?

How often should you change your running shoes?

Stinky feet!, what is the fix?

Are podiatrist covered under private health insurance?

What is the EPC scheme?

How to find a good podiatrist

Show notes

Check out Pride Podiatry online

Connect with Pride Podiatry on Facebook

Ben talks about the finer points of athletic shoe selection

Find a podiatrist near you

“Sitting will become the smoking of our generation”

[/av_textblock]

This week we talk to Dr John Lang, CEO of the Workplace Health Association, a man we like to bill as the most interesting person in healthcare today.

 

 

In this episode we discuss

The benefits of low to moderate alcohol consumption

Is there any difference between smoking 5 or 20 cigarettes a day?

What is emotional intelligence?

Can you introduce emotional intelligence in a workplace health setting?

The benefits of high intensity vs low intensity exercise

Why can some people drink 6 cups a day and still sleep soundly?

Is there such a thing as optimal sleep?

Why the Workplace Health Association (WHA) was formed.

Fad diets, behavior change and the stages of readiness

Should you individualist your corporate health program?

How effective are is an EAP when it comes to mental health?

The number one program you can run for free to help your employees lose weight?

How to measure the success of your workplace health program?

What’s the future for health in the workplace?

Show notes

 

Links

Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol

http://www.abigfatcrisis.com

Why do poor people behave poorly when it comes to health choices 

Re : Life. Find Your Balance and Master Work, Change, Career, Family, Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep

Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes

Workplace Health Association

Theory of progressive overload

Stages of readiness

Transtheoretical model

Postive thinking exercises

This week we talk to Dr Alan Hampson, Chairman of the Influenza Specialist Group, who shares with us valuable insights and tips on how to minimize the impact of the flu at your workplace.

 

 

In this episode we discuss

How to optimize your workplace flu program to increase uptake

How does the Northern hemisphere flu season in Australia?

How effective are flu shots in the workplace?

If you get a flu shot, can you still get the flu?

How is influenza spread?

What can you do to protect your workplace from the flu?

Does the Flu reduce reaction time?

What is antiviral medication and how can it help reduce recovery time?

How serious is influenza?  Can it be fatal?

What is the flu gap?

How do you match the vaccine to the flu virus?

Can you determine the cost of the flu for your workplace?

Links

http://www.isg.org.au/

How can the flu effect reaction time in drivers

Guillain-Barre syndrome

I am the flu

GP2U