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Two in five adults are now more concerned about their physical health than pre-Covid, but few are meeting the exercise targets that have been recommended by the NHS.

Is long Covid a disability? The EHRC says it depends on each case.

Employees with cancer feel they would have been able to return to work sooner if they had received better support from their employer, survey finds.

Supporting employee mental health remains the biggest workplace challenge for UK businesses at the moment, according to new research.

A lot has happened since March 2020, hasn’t it?

People double-jabbed against Covid-19 have been half as likely to report long Covid following an omicron infection of the virus versus the previously dominant delta variant.

Occupational health practitioners must consider how they can better support employees recovering from drug addiction and remove some of the risks that prevent many reaching out for help.

Not getting enough good-quality sleep can undermine people’s attempts to keep weight off after dieting, according to research.

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the dangers of poor infection prevention and control, especially in healthcare and care settings, the World Health Organization has emphasised.

A survey finds that more women are seeking menopause support in 2022, but many are worried about the side effects of treatments including HRT.

Severe illness from Covid-19 causes cognitive impairment equivalent to 20 years of ageing, according to a study.

Brain fog is associated with declining hormone levels during menopause. It can have a disruptive and distressing impact for employees.

NHS staff with long Covid feel pressured to return to work before they’re fully recovered, according to Unison.

The 2021 sickness absence rate bounced back sharply after hitting record lows at the start of the pandemic.

High sickness absence rates has led to cancelled flights and a row with the pilots' union at budget airline easyJet.