Keeping Well
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect how we live and work (and everything in between), it’s as important as it’s ever been to take care of our physical and mental health. We’re here to help.
If you do have a health concern, it’s important to seek help and treatment when you need it. For more information about the many ways AXA Health can help you keep your health on track, please visit our resources for members.
For businesses, we’ve got a range of products and services to support you and your teams. For more information on these please visit our pages for smaller sized and larger sized businesses.
Boosting your resilience and protecting your mental health
What is resilience, and why is it important?
Resilience is the ability to bounce back when things don’t go as planned. It can improve your mental health and help you manage or even ward off depression and anxiety. It won't make your problems go away but it can enable you to see past them and better handle stress. Dr Mark Winwood, Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services at AXA Health, explains.
Read nowMental benefits of keeping active
Improving low mood, boosting self-esteem and sleeping better are just some of the benefits that can come from being physically active. Make it a healthy habit by following the tips of AXA Health’s Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services, Dr Mark Winwood.
Read nowBoosting your energy, keeping active and eating well
Tips to help fight fatigue
Unexplained tiredness is one of the most common reasons for people to see their GP. It can be caused by many factors, often working in combination with each other. AXA Health physiologist Jermaine Izukanne looks at the symptoms and causes of fatigue and offers some top tips to get you firing on all cylinders.
Nutrition for good health
Liverpool FC’s Head of Nutrition, Mona Nemmer, recently joined our panel of experts to discuss the important role nutrition plays in achieving good health and share tips for fitting a healthy diet into our busy lives. Read on for our top takeaways from the event, plus answers to listeners’ questions we couldn’t get to on the day.
Read nowFocus on sleep
Sleep tips to help all ages
Sleep is vital for our health and wellbeing. But one in three of us simply aren’t getting enough. AXA Health physiologist Lauren Davenport explains how our sleep requirements change over time, and how making lifestyle changes can help improve both the quantity and quality of the sleep we get at different life stages.
Ten top tips for a better night's sleep
If you’re not getting enough sleep you may tend to feel moody and irritable, and lack focus. This is likely to affect your relationships, your work and your mental wellbeing if ignored. So how can you improve your sleep? Dr Mark Winwood, Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services at AXA Health explains.
Can our diet affect how well we sleep?
Our diet can influence the amount and quality of sleep we get, while sleep can affect our food choices. AXA Health Registered Associate Nutritionist Georgina Camfield explains the relationship between what and when we eat and our sleep, and suggests foods that may help – or hinder – a good night’s rest.
Read nowWorking from home – the essentials
Taking a break from your screen
No matter how fantastic your work equipment is, it's still important to break. It’s simple: if you sit in any chair all day, regardless of how ‘high-tech’ and ‘ergonomic’ it is, you are very likely to develop a headache, sore eyes and other aches and pains. AXA Health’s Head of Clinical Services, Jan Vickery, highlights the pitfalls of unbroken screen-time and how to avoid them.
Read nowWorking well at home during coronavirus
Our posture, position and equipment can directly affect our health and productivity. And setting up workstation badly can mean pain, injury and illness. Whether you have a dedicated space for home working or you’re having to think a bit more creatively about optimising your environment, this factsheet will help you to work safely at home.
For employers and managers
Managing return to work anxiety
As homeworkers and furloughed teams return to work, there is a need to adjust from isolation at home to shared workspaces. Just being in the company of others may feel strange for some, leading to feelings of anxiety and caution. We explore some things to consider to make the transition smoother.
Read nowGetting ahead in 2021: Managing Mental Wellbeing
As we turn the corner and start to look forward, how should we prepare to look after the mental wellbeings of our teams in 2021 and beyond?
READ NOWManager guide to keeping momentum and motivation
If your team is having to work from home, you may find some take it in their stride while others find it unnerving. So it’s essential for managers to make the most of their leadership and communication skills to support them. Our guide provides some helpful information and advice on how to achieve this.
How leaders can best support line manager wellbeing in these times
As the coronavirus crisis continues to shape and change the way we work, accessible leadership is more critical than ever for success. Leadership that is trusting, decisive, genuine and human. And makes time to care for itself. Mental Health Lead at AXA Health, Eugene Farrell, explains.