
Heat Stress-Related Workplace Illnesses
Heat stress negatively impacts not only the overall productivity of workers in a workplace. It also brings a range of medical conditions that are caused
Heat stress negatively impacts not only the overall productivity of workers in a workplace. It also brings a range of medical conditions that are caused
Dehydration is the most common risk associated with gastroenteritis (gastro), a digestive illness causing diarrhoea and vomiting which results in the loss of fluids. When
We spend around five years of our life suffering from the common cold which is a significant drain on workplace productivity, negatively impacting absenteeism and
It’s common knowledge that eating a high-fat, high-sugar diet that is heavy on processed foods and low on nutrients is unhealthy. But do you know
Energy drinks are being banned from some construction sites due to rising health concerns around their super-caffeinated content, lack of nutritional value and detrimental health
Consuming enough fluids each day is critical for the body’s physical and mental performance; however the amount of water one should drink varies significantly between
Food plays a vital role in maintaining hydration by replenishing lost sodium, electrolytes and amino acids while eating also encourages fluid consumption by triggering thirst.
The abundance of sugar found in soft drinks, energy drinks and many sports drinks is a serious cause for concern, contributing to Australia’s obesity problem
When 39 year old ultra-marathon runner Mauro Proserpi survived 10 days lost in the Saharan Desert by drinking bats’ blood and his own urine, he
Avoiding dehydration is critical to good health and maintaining daily physical and mental function. Here are seven tips to help maintain hydration levels. Tailor fluid