Empowering employees to manage their blood pressure

🩸Blood Pressure and Productivity 🩸

📊Recent analysis of millions of data points from 685,000 of our UK health checks revealed a staggering statistic: 74% of people hadn't had their blood pressure measured in the last 12 months.

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. Through regular health checks you can monitor your blood pressure and identify any potential issues early on. By offering our health stations in your workplace, you can empower employees to take an active role in managing their own health to make positive lifestyle changes. 

Taking charge of your blood pressure is essential for overall well-being! Here are some natural strategies to keep it in check: 

🥦 Healthy Diet: think about nutritional quality and not counting calories; incorporate lots of fruits, and vegetables as vitamins and antioxidants are important for cardiovascular health. Limit table salt, trans fats, junk food and refined sugars.

❤️ Have fun adding turmeric to recipes. Turmeric is cardio protective.  

⚖️ Opt for diets abundant in omega-3 fats from sources like oily fish (such as salmon), flaxseeds, and Brussels sprouts, as opposed to omega-6 fats found in vegetable oils and prevalent in many processed foods.  While the ideal balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fats is 1 to 1, the common Western diet often tips the scale at 15 to 1. This imbalance, skewed towards excessive omega-6 intake, can result in heightened inflammation.

🏃 Regular Exercise: Stay active with activities you enjoy.  Aim for at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week.  Regular exercise is one of the most effective tools for strengthening the heart muscle so it can pump more blood with less effort meaning improved circulation and lower blood pressure.

😴 Quality Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night to support blood pressure regulation.

🩺 Remember that readings can fluctuate. Measuring blood pressure in a home or workplace environment might ensure a more precise recording of resting blood pressure than, for example, a GP's office which can often evoke anxiety and elevated blood pressure readings. A bonus of workplace readings is trend spotting - with regular health checks, employees gain a more accurate insight into how variables like consuming coffee or preparing for presentations can significantly impact blood pressure. As such, being able to measure at various times and on different days at work could be so important. 🩺

Our health stations are not just about checking numbers, but about providing actionable insights. We've gathered valuable statistics from 561 public and workplace UK locations through our health checks, shedding light on key areas that impact blood pressure and overall health.

When it comes to blood pressure management, there are three crucial factors to consider: stress, alcohol consumption, and smoking. Our data aligns with these principles, showcasing the significance of addressing them. Here's what we found:

💨 Manage Stress: Practice relaxation techniques like meditation, walking in nature, deep breathing, or journaling to reduce stress levels. High-stress levels can lead to elevated blood pressure. Our health stations offer personalized lifestyle assessments that help identify stressors and provide strategies for better stress management.

🍷 Reduce/Minimize alcohol consumption. Excessive alcohol intake can impact blood pressure negatively. Our recent report revealed that male users across different ethnicities report higher alcohol risks. Particularly, white male users showed a significant rate of risky alcohol consumption. By reducing alcohol intake, individuals can take a positive step toward better heart health.

🚭 Quit Smoking.  Smoking is a well-known contributor to high blood pressure; it damages arterial walls: If you smoke, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your blood pressure and overall health. Our data paints a clear picture: workplaces, particularly in more deprived areas, exhibit high rates of smoking. The average smoker in the UK incurs a loss of £3,429 in productivity per year, utilizing average annual figures. This figure emphasizes the compelling case for workplace health checks and potential supported smoking cessation initiatives. 

Our health stations offer detailed risk assessments, guiding users through these essential factors. With actionable insights, we aim to empower individuals to make informed choices for their health. It's evident that investing in early intervention through our health stations can make a meaningful impact on long-term health outcomes and productivity in the workplace.

Empower your workforce to take control of their health by providing access to our state-of-the-art health stations 🏥, you'll support their well-being journey whilst helping them to manage their blood pressure,  increase productivity, and create a thriving workplace! 🌟