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Sixty percent of workers affected


by mental health issues Three out of five working people say they’ve experienced mental health issues because of their job, says a survey published by the charity Business in the Community (BITC). However only 11 percent felt they could talk to their manager or employer about it. Under the Health and Safety Act, employers have a duty


of care for their employers, which includes looking after their mental wellbeing. If you’re worried about stress or other mental health issues at work, speak to your manager about things that may help, such as flexible working options or reducing your workload.


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Couples have lower


dementia risk Being in a close relationship may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, say scientists from University College London and Nottingham and Loughborough Universities. Their survey discovered single men and women have a


35 - 44 percent higher risk of dementia. Therefore being in a relationship means your chances of developing the disease could be about 60 percent lower.


Tooth decay: north vs south A report published by the Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation claims there’s a north-south divide when it comes to dental health in this country – and it’s not good news for people living in the north. The report shows 56 percent of children in the Blackburn


and Darwen local authority have tooth decay, compared with just 14 percent in South Gloucestershire. Children aged 10 living in Yorkshire were also found to be five times more likely to have teeth taken out by their dentist than those living in East Anglia. “It’s shocking that where you live can still determine


your dental health,” says Professor John Appleby, the report’s author. Ask a member of our healthcare team at your local


LloydsPharmacy about products that can help keep your teeth and gums healthy, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, interdental brushes and mouthwash.


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Strength training exercises may be as important as cardiovascular exercise ( jogging, cycling, aerobics


etc), say experts from the University of Sydney, who claim using weights


and doing push-ups and sit-ups could add years to your life.


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