Small companies left counting the cost of workplace absence

A recent survey has found that a significant proportion of small business bosses are risking their health as they battle absence to keep their business afloat.
The results of the survey, published in Cover magazine, suggest that four in ten heads of small companies continue to work from their sick b

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Diet high in red meat found to shorten life expectancy

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have found that a diet high in red meat can significantly shorten life expectancy.
Their findings are the result of a recent study, conducted by analysing data from 37,698 men between 1986 and 2008 and 83,644 women between 1980 and 2008. The researchers found th

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Figures show women are ‘drastically’ under-insured

New figures have shown that, despite increasing financial responsibilities, women remain ‘drastically’ underinsured in terms of protection cover.
Figures compiled by Scottish Provident suggest that men typically protect themselves with around 50% more life cover than women. Although the gap is

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Could taking a daily vitamin pill help to prevent skin cancer?

Expatriates who are fortunate enough to live out in bright and sunny climes may wish to take note of a recent study, which has found that taking daily vitamin A pills could help prevent skin cancer, particularly among women.
It is well publicised that skin cancer is one of the most common types of c

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Oranges and grapefruit found to reduce stroke risk

New research has indicated that regularly eating oranges and grapefruits could reduce the risk of having a stroke.
The study, which was reported in the medical journal Stroke, used 14 years of follow-up data provided by 69,622 women, who each reported their food intake, including details on fruit a

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