Category: Corporate health

How Do GLP-1s Work for Weight Loss?

Weight loss has never been an easy feat, particularly when factors outside of your control are impacting your ability to lose weight effectively or sustainably with diet and exercise alone. Genetics, metabolism, and hormonal imbalances can all have negative effects on weight and make it incredibly hard to get the weight off without sufficient support.

Prescription Weight Loss Injections: A New Era in Weight Management

In March 2023, the World Obesity Federation released their projections for the weight health of the world’s population. Their current estimates see more than half of the world’s population, that is over 4 billion people, will be obese by 2035 if the world continues the same trends.

How Should I Deal with Weight Discrimination at Work?

In today’s society, weight discrimination remains a prevalent issue that affects individuals in various settings, including the workplace. In fact, more than two thirds of employees in the UK see it happen in their workplace, with 47% believing it to be a serious problem. The stigma of obesity is disproportionate considering its status as a disease that is often difficult to overcome with just diet and exercise alone.

Bodyline Reaction: Breaking News, weight loss jabs show reduction in risk of heart attacks says researchers

Scientists and researchers have now concluded that the weekly injections could help millions of people with their cardiovascular health problems. The study by University College London saw improvement in the more than 17,000 over-44s that took part. Though the results have not been published in a journal yet, the exciting news made headlines as the clinical leads announced that semaglutide could have a positive impact on heart health. The health indicators that improved included blood sugar, blood pressure or inflammation, as well as direct effects on the heart muscle and vessels. 

As an employer, is there a case to cover GLP-1 treatment for employees?

Obesity, a global health concern, has severe implications not just for the individuals affected but also for businesses. With its association to numerous health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, obesity often contributes to serious costs in many workplaces. Whether it’s a 9-5 office job, a physically demanding outdoors vocation, or a role in hospitality, all industries are impacted by the dangers of obesity in employees.

What is the Role of Occupational Health for Obesity Management?

Obesity has become a significant concern in the workplace, impacting both employees and employers. Over a quarter of UK adults are currently living with obesity, and numbers are rising across the world.
Routines, work environments, and job demands can influence eating habits, activity levels, and overall weight health. As a result, it is crucial for employers to address obesity and support their workforce’s weight management journey.

Tips for Managing Obesity in the Workplace

With around one in four adults currently living with obesity, the population’s weight health is becoming a growing concern in the UK workforce for both employees and employers. The effects of obesity go far beyond individual health, affecting productivity, absenteeism rates, and overall workplace well-being.
Here at Bodyline, we want to help explore the impact of obesity on the UK workforce, discuss the issue of discrimination, and provide top tips for employers to remove the stigma of obesity.

Talking about Menopause in the Workplace

Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the UK workforce with a third of the UK’s female population, around 13 million women, currently in the perimenopause or menopause stage of life. Menopausal age women between 45 and 54 make up 11% of the UK working demographic and 23% of all women in employment.

Menopause, whilst a natural life transition that half the population will go through, has traditionally been a taboo subject particularly between men and women. A UCL-led study carried out in May 2021 found that 9 out 10 women were never educated about the menopause – it’s therefore no stretch to conclude that men have generally been even less informed on what to expect and how to deal with it, especially in the workplace.

What Is the Role of Employers in the Management of Obesity?

Obesity has been an increasingly concerning potential for change in the world. Impacting millions of people already, there is no surprise that its effect on society is far reaching. Global health, individual wellbeing, the economy, and the workplace: obesity’s wrath knows no bounds.

Why Obesity Should be a Vital Concern for Employers

Obesity is a pressing global issue that has far-reaching effects on society, and now we are beginning to see its impact on the workplace and employers. 

With rising obesity rates and its impact on individual health and overall well-being, understanding the relationship between weight health and work will be essential for employers to take proactive measures in managing its repercussions.