How Can One Make Their Workplace Healthier?

INSIST ON A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT
Demand a tobacco ban - ensure your workplace is 100 per cent smoke free. Support the adoption of smoking cessation services - Encourage your employer to provide help to those wanting to quit tobacco.

BRING EXERCISE TO THE WORKPLACE
Include physical activity in your working schedule cycle to work if this is possible, take the stairs, exercise or go for a walk during your lunch breaks, and encourage others to do so too.

CHOOSE HEALTHY FOOD OPTION
Ask for healthy food at your work canteen, or find nearby cafes or restaurants that serve healthy meals.

ENCOURAGE STRESS FREE MOMENTS
Whilst stress has not been shown to be a direct risk factor for heart disease and stroke, it is relative to smoking, excessive drinking and unhealthy eating, which are risk factor for heart disease.

• Take time for lunch away from your workplace to get some fresh air.
• Have regular breaks during the day.
• Try stretching or exercising for 5 minutes twice a day.

8 Factors That Put the Heart at Risk

       High blood sugar: It affects the functioning of blood vessels in the heart.

       High blood pressure: Increases the load on the heart and can result in stroke or heart attack.

       High cholesterol: It results in fatty deposits, which block the arteries.

            Obesity: If your weight is above 10% of your ideal body weight, you are heading for trouble.

            Smoking: Compared to a non-smoker, a smoker stands double the chances of developing heart disease. Smoking can also cause sudden heart failure.

6.       Alcohol: Excessive consumption of alcohol cause irregular heartbeats and can lead to a stroke.

7.       Inactive lifestyle: Regular exercise keeps obesity, diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure under control. The intensity of workout may vary person to person.

8.       Stress: Relaxation after every 24 hours is a must. Cumulative stress is an extremely harmful thing for physical and mental health.