10th September 2021 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, so it felt fitting to focus on the incredibly important topic of suicide prevention. Suicide is that horrendous issue that we all know happens in the world, somewhere and to someone, but perhaps, fortunately for most of us, it’s a tragedy that doesn’t affect us directly. This […]
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We are proud to announce that Vita Health Group has been selected as a finalist in 3 categories for the prestigious LaingBussion Awards 2021. With strong competition and nearly 500 entries across the categories, Vita has been recognised in the following categories. Management Excellence based on entry for “Strong leadership and management to achieve significant […]
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Sciatica is an umbrella term/diagnosis given for someone suffering from lower back pain alongside radiating symptoms down one leg. It is estimated that between 5-10% of people suffering with lower back pain may develop symptoms more consistent with true Sciatica. Some common symptoms of Sciatica include: Unilateral leg pain Pain radiating down back of […]
Vita Health Group linked up with Specialist Education Services (SES) to support their annual charity fundraising football match. Specialist Education Services is an organisation providing highly specialised integrated therapeutic residential care and education for young people from Norfolk, Suffolk, wider East Anglia and the UK. SES have successfully worked with vulnerable and traumatised Looked After […]
Vita Health Group is delighted to be a finalist at the 2021 Leading Healthcare Awards for piloting the innovative use of virtual reality (VR) technology to maximise COVID-19 vaccine uptake in people with needlestick phobia. Vita Health Group has piloted using VR technology as an innovative digital tool to support treatment for anxiety related needle-stick […]
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Spokesperson: Lucie Ironman, Psychological Wellbeing Facilitator, Vita Health Group. Workers were at risk of burning out well before the pandemic even arrived. But with the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the cost of living crisis, this has striped the emotional reserves of people down to the core, exposing their unique emotional, physical, and social […]
Tennis elbow is irritation in the area around the bony bump on the outer side of the elbow where the muscles of the forearm attach. This bony lump is called the lateral epicondyle, and the medical name for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis. Similar symptoms can occur on the inner side of the elbow, which […]
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As Freedom Day comes and goes, many people will be heading back to the office. Whilst a number of people will be excited to see their colleagues and friends again and will embrace the change in routine, it’s also likely that many will be feeling somewhat nervous going back too. With this in mind, here […]
Back to working from home? Working at a desk may not seem like it can cause strain but poor ergonomics and improper set-up can cause a wide range of issues from headaches and back pains to longer-term issues. We’ve put together this quick workstation assessment guide to help you take stock of your set-up and […]
This months sustainability campaign is all about food sustainability. Here are a few easy tips on how to become more sustainable at home. Please see the two links below for the free apps mentioned; you can download them for free to help prevent local food waste in your area. Food sustainability tips 1. Food saving […]
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Following an exhaustive selection process which included a submission and presentation to a panel of expert judges, Vita Health Group is proud to be a Silver Winner within the Best Use of AI category at the prestigious International Digital Experience Awards. This celebrates Vita Health Group’s innovative approach to using artificial intelligence (AI) within its […]
The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is a tool designed to measure how hard you are working whilst exercising. Perceived exertion is a measure of how intense you find an activity whilst considering things such as your heart rate, breathing rate, perspiration rate and levels of muscle fatigue. Although measuring your exertion this way is subjective based on your own experiences, using the Borg Scale will allow you […]
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