An excerpt from People Management: “…he quickly noted two distinct groups of employees: data sets showed one would consistently relax at tables of four people, even when the make-up of the table varied from day to day. The other group consistently had 12 people. Analysis confirmed that the people in larger groups were much more… Read More
Infantry Soldiers & Incidence of Injury
Research Paper Title The Incidence of Injury in Light Infantry Soldiers. background US Army soldiers lose substantial training hours as a result of musculoskeletal injuries. Most military injury data have focused on basic trainee populations. This study examined activities associated with injuries in operational infantry soldiers. Methods The researchers conducted a randomised, retrospective medical record… Read More
What’s Your Membership Type & Why?
Through analysis of various documents, data and observation I have identified a number of distinct membership types (based on time periods rather than revenue types) that occur within the outdoor fitness market: Type 1: Core Membership: long-term clients whose subscriptions last for 12 months or more (and will attend sessions in all but the worst… Read More
Coronary Heart Disease & Job Insecurity: Is There A Link?
Research Paper Title Perceived Job Insecurity as a Risk Factor for Incident Coronary Heart Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Study Question Is self reported job insecurity associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease? Summary Answer Summary estimates across four published and 13 unpublished studies suggest a modest association between perceived job insecurity and… Read More
Unhealthy Childhood Habits Raise Cardiovascular Risk in Adulthood
Many children risk developing coronary heart disease (CHD) in later life unless their ‘shocking’ lifestyles are improved, a charity has warned. The British Heart Foundation said that inactivity, poor diet and unhealthy eating habits were storing up cardiovascular problems for the UKs population. The charity has published a new compendium of statistics, produced in partnership… Read More
Vending Machines in English Hospitals Stock Least Healthy Food & Drink
England has fallen woefully behind Scotland and Wales in the provision of healthy food and drink in hospital vending machines, the World Cancer Research Fund has warned. A survey found that England had no national guidelines on the content of hospital vending machines, and as a result three quarters of English hospitals had no policy… Read More
Britain May Be About to Experience A Sudden Epidemic of Problem Drinking among Old People
A report by the Royal College of Psychiatrists proposes that the recommended daily limit of alcohol should be 1.5 units for people aged 65 and over. The authors of a paper in Age and Aging (2013, doi:10.1093/aging/aft039) point out that this means more than three million senior Britons could become alcohol abusers overnight.
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