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At AXA Health, we want to help you bring out your best selves. We’re here to help you bring out your best self. It’s our job to help you find your healthy.
That means a healthy you – reassured that you can access the clinical expertise you need, whenever you need it. It means a confident you – up-to-date on the latest health, lifestyle and fitness advice, and feeling fully supported in finding your own route to wellbeing. Whatever healthy looks like for you, we’re here to help you get there. You can get back on your feet with our fast-access physioth
16/06/2024
To wrap up Men’s Health Week, we wanted to share some self-help Sunday tips to help you look after your mental health.
In our busy lives it can be difficult to find the time to prioritise our mind health, but it's important to chat to someone if something’s been worrying you. Maybe this weekend is a good time to open up?
Here are some ways to make the conversation easier:
Find a situation you're relaxed in and consider chatting whilst doing something else. 💬
Speak to someone you are comfortable with, perhaps in a one-on-one setting. 🤗
Pick a quiet time when neither of you have to rush to something else. 🤫
Split your chat into a series of mini chats so it's less overwhelming. ⏳
And if you struggle the first time, try again another day.
🌟 Explore the World of ADHD with AXA Health Chats! 🌟
Join Dr Nick Nabarro, CEO of ProblemShared , and Jan Vickery, Proposition Category Lead for AXA Health, as they unravel the mysteries of ADHD 🧠✨
Discover the facts, debunk the myths, and learn practical tips to manage ADHD in our latest episode of AXA Health Chats.
Don't miss our latest episode, watch the whole episode here: https://bit.ly/3XEBA3N
🎥 Join us for Men's Health Week as Eugene Farrell, our Mental Health Lead, sheds light on why men often struggle to ask for help!
Eugene shares valuable tips on how this can change:
1️⃣ Normalise help-seeking: Let's foster a culture where seeking support is seen as a sign of strength rather than weakness. By sharing our own experiences, we encourage others to do the same.
2️⃣ Foster empathy and understanding: Let's cultivate an environment where men feel safe to express their emotions without judgment. Empathy plays a vital role in building connections and breaking down barriers.
3️⃣ Challenge traditional masculinity norms: It's time to redefine what it means to be a man. By embracing vulnerability, we pave the way for healthier emotional well-being.
4️⃣ Educate and raise awareness: By spreading knowledge about men's mental health challenges, we empower individuals to recognise the signs and seek help early on.
By fostering an environment of compassion and understanding, we can create space for men to open up, and access the resources that can make a significant difference in their well-being.
Let's work together to break down the walls that hinder men from seeking help and promote a culture of support and understanding ✨🙌
06/06/2024
How to support your kids during exam season?
Full details below 👇👇👇
Leave the door open 🚪
Let you child know you are there for them if they need help or support at any time
Talk about what’s coming up and the exam schedule
Talk about revision timetable
Show them how much you love them and care about them
Know the signs 🚦
Keep an eye out for signs of stress
Angry or irritable
Avoidance
Procrastination
Not eating/sleeping
Loss of interest
Not concentrating
Check in ✅
Its important to check in and see that your child is OK, but don’t make it too often as this can be overbearing
When you check in look, listen, gut!
look and see how they appear
Listen to them, use active listening to reflect you heard them and recognise what they say and feel
If your gut tells you something isn’t right, it’s probably correct
Have some professional support options ready, school, helplines, online, let them choose or help them
Self-care 💅🏼
Encourage self-care
Nutrition and hydration is important
Healthy eating is good but a treat can work wonders too
Have in the house things they like to eat or drink
Taking breaks is important, chat with friends, exercise, family
Good sleep is an essential part of revision
What works works 📔
They will probably know what schedule and revision methods works best for them
Don’t impose your views on how best to approach revision and exams
Ready Steady 🏁
Encourage them to be ready for the exam
Help them to try out pens and pencils and go shopping with them to get more than one
Pack bag day before
Encourage them to get a good sleep before an exam
Help them understand they can’t control everything like exam questions but can control being ready and prepared
Move it on ⏩
After an exam ask how it went
They may need support around expectations or perfectionism
Students usually do better than they immediately think
Its ok to dissect the exam if that works for them
Consider agreeing a period of worry time and move on afterwards
A treat or reward afterwards can help to boost them
Help them understand they need to move on to next exam, don’t let a bad day overshadow everything else
04/06/2024
What can you try today to feel good? How about fermented foods! 🙌
These are foods that are preserved in a way that boosts both the nutritional value and the shelf-life of the food. 🍶🥫
Happily, the microbes that preserve the food and kill bacteria have also been shown to do us good in lots of different ways. 😎
Fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kombucha and kefir contain healthy bacteria. 🦠
These microbes are responsible for creating various chemicals and compounds that interact with the brain or aid digestive processes which, in turn, can impact our emotions and mood. 🧠👅☺
Some of these foods might be familiar, but some you might not have tasted yet – so why not try one today and see if you like it? 🍽
Click here to find out more about fermented foods:
https://www.axahealth.co.uk/staying-healthy/diet-and-nutrition/feel-good-food/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=tryit_tuesday&utm_content=post2_fermented
Once our Liverpool Mums were settled in at AXA Melwood Training Centre, we chatted to them about their personal struggles juggling family life and staying active. 👨👨👧👧👨👦👨👦👦
Hear what they had to say. 🗣
Ready to explore more tips on tackling social anxiety? 🗣 Dive into our newest episode of AXA Health Chats for an in-depth discussion.
Hosted by Eugene Farrell and featuring special guest Dr. Imren Sterno, this episode is packed with top tips to help you navigate social anxiety, including:
🔹 Having questions prepared if you're socially awkward
🔹 Getting involved in group conversations
🔹 Understanding effective body positions and stances
🔹 Recognising the signs of when you need help with anxiety
Don't miss out on these valuable insights! 👉👉 Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVBCUxdfbTs
🌟 New Episode Alert: AXA Health Chats - Social Anxiety Edition🌟
Ready to explore more tips and learn some insights on anxiety? 🗣 Dive into our newest episode of AXA Health Chats for an in-depth discussion.
Hosted by Eugene Farrell and featuring special guest Dr. Imren Sterno, this episode is packed with top tips and essential information like...
🔍 How many thoughts we have and how many tend to be negative
🔍 The subtle ways safety behaviours can turn into avoidance
🔍 Practical strategies to manage and overcome social anxiety
Don't miss out on these valuable insights... 👉👉 Click the link in to watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/qVBCUxdfbTs
🌟 Boosting Mental Wellness Through Movement! 🌟
Did you know that physical health plays a vital role in supporting mental wellbeing? 💭💪
Ollie Smith, one of our physiologists, shares #5 tips to infuse your workday with simple exercise.
From stretching your calves in long meetings, to going on a lunchtime walk with a colleague - let's make wellness at work a joyful journey!
Have any tips of your own to share? Drop them below! 👇👇
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! 🧠
We’re launching our new "What Is?" series to help you understand and take care of your mental health. Kicking off the series is "What is Mental Health?" with Dr. Imren Sterno, our lead consultant clinical psychologist here at AXA Health.
Understanding mental health is the first step to looking after your well-being. So, join Imren as she talks about the shift in recognising the need for more mental health awareness, what mental health is, and what you can do to look after your own mind health.
Stay tuned and follow us for more insightful episodes! 💙
👋 Calm your anxiety with hand breathing! 👋
Dr. Imren Sterno and Eugene Farrell teach us about Hand Breathing to ease anxiety, help calm your mind and restore balance 💫
This simple technique works particularly well with young children and helps them to relax, and stay calm during stressful times. Learn how to sync your breath with your movements and say hello to a calmer, more centred you!
Give it a go and let us know what you think in the comments below 👇👇
Ready to explore more tips on tackling social anxiety? 🗣 Dive into our newest episode of AXA Health Chats for an in-depth discussion.
👉👉 Click the link in to watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/qVBCUxdfbTs
🌊 Dive into the World of Cold Showers & Anxiety Relief! 🌊
Dr. Imren Sterno and Eugene Farrell spill the beans on the benefits of cold showers for reducing anxiety. Did you know it's a form of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)? ❄️✨
Watch as they break down the science behind cold showers and how it can soothe your mind before the anxiety kicks in.
Ready to learn more about social anxiety? 🗣 Don't miss our newest episode of AXA Health Chats where we deep dive into the world of anxiety!
➡️➡️ Tap here to watch the whole vodcast now: https://youtu.be/qVBCUxdfbTs
AXA 🤝 LFC 🤝 Mums.
We know mums can struggle to balance family life and staying active. So we invited five mums who are huge Liverpool FC fans to the AXA Melwood Training Centre to announce a new partnership and share their experiences. AXA are the Official Training Partner of Liverpool FC , and now the Official Training Partner of Mums 🙌
A day none of them will ever forget, watch how they got on and how you can get involved and stay active. Team Mum, assemble!
To find out more about Team Mum follow AXA UK on Instagram and TikTok.
26/04/2024
What can you do today to feel good?
Did you know that kindness is contagious? So both the giver and receiver benefit from the effects of a small gesture. It's a win-win! 👌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼
And it doesn't need to be grand, just a smile will do.
When we do something kind we get a release of the happy hormones serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine. It improves our wellbeing and mood, and it counters stress – which is great for our health. 📈
But we also need to make an effort to be kind to ourselves, as we can be our own biggest critic sometimes. 🙄
If we can accept that we all make mistakes sometimes, we can move on to a kinder and better state of mind. 🥰
26/04/2024
Say hello to Team Mum! 👋
Follow the journey of these five busy mums who want to juggle family life with finding time for themselves so they can get more active.
They'll tour the AXA Melwood Training Centre and try walking football for the first time. AXA are the Official Training Partner's of Liverpool FC and now the Official Training Partner of Mums.
Follow AXA UK and stay tuned to see how they get on.
17/04/2024
The AXA Global Mind Health Study 2024 shines a light on the added stress and anxiety felt by managers. 💡
Over the last 12 months 1 in 3 managers have been off work due to their mental health and they are twice as likely to do so than non-managers*.
Managers often face intense pressure to meet targets and wider responsibilities that extend their working hours. ⏱
It can be tricky to plan necessary breaks or share their difficulties with senior leadership – until it’s too late. 📖
As well as that managers are responsible for helping their team members cope with their own mind health, which can be a stressful experience in itself without the relevant training. 🤯
The report shows the opportunity for providing strong managerial support to avoid the need to take time off; and enable managers to flourish.😁😃
Want to know all the details – read the report here:
https://www.axa.co.uk/about/inside-axa/helping-minds-flourish/?utm_source=insta&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=mind_health_study_3&utm_content=mental_health_post3
*AXA Mind Health Study was conducted between 15 November – 15 October 2023 in 16 countries among representative samples of the population aged 18 – 75 in each country (1,000 in each)
16/04/2024
What can you try today to feel good? 😁
How about adding selenium-rich foods to your diet?
Selenium has been shown to reduce feelings of negative mood and depression*. ✅
We also know that when we feel good we can more easily form healthy habits – so it’s a win-win. 🥰
Good food sources of selenium include Brazil nuts, meat, fish and eggs. Just two Brazil nuts a day will give you your recommended reference nutrient intake of selenium. 🥜
Walnuts and Brazil nuts also provide potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and vitamin E. They are also high energy foods - so if you’re counting calories, they can shoot the numbers – but you don’t need many!
To find out more about foods to find your feelgood read our article here:
https://www.axahealth.co.uk/staying-healthy/diet-and-nutrition/feel-good-food/?utm_source=insta&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=tryit_tuesday&utm_content=tryit_tuesday_1
*Selenium and health - National Library of Medicine.
14/04/2024
Self-help Sunday: What can you do now to help yourself sleep?
Try using a journal to note down things that are worrying you or any issues, thoughts or responsibilities that are keeping you awake at night. 🌃
By writing them down, you’re effectively taking those worries out of your head and transferring them to a physical, tangible list. 📔
When written down, things seem more manageable and organised, ready to be tackled in the warm light of day. 🌞
In turn, this then allows your brain to switch off.
Click here for more tips: 10 Top Tips For A Better Night's Sleep | AXA Health
https://www.axahealth.co.uk/staying-healthy/mental-health/sleep/ten-top-tips-for-a-better-nights-sleep/?utm_source=insta&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=selfhelp_sunday&utm_content=selfhelp_sunday_1
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12/04/2024
What can you do right now to feel good? Speed it up! ⏩
When you’re trying to find a feelgood activity to raise your mood and feel great, you may overlook the humble walk. 🚶🏼♀️🚶🏼♂️
But don’t underestimate the benefits that getting out in the fresh air can have for your health and overall wellbeing. Even better, if you can raise your heartbeat just a little the health benefits rise too. ♥
Try walking at ‘race pace’ to get your heart rate going. All you need is a pair of supportive, comfortable shoes and you’re good to go! 👟👟
To do this, start walking and increase your pace every 30 seconds… ⌚
…until you’re just about to break into a jog - this is your maximum walking pace! 🏃🏼♀️
A short walk like this counts as part of the 150 minutes of moderate cardiovascular activity that the NHS recommend across a week.
So, it’s a feelgood and healthy win! 🏅
Click here if you want to know more about the benefits of walking: https://www.axahealth.co.uk/staying-healthy/exercise-and-fitness/boost-health-benefits-walking/?utm_source=insta&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=feelgood_friday&utm_content=feelgood_Friday_1
🌟 Get an exclusive peek into the world of James and Isabelle, the final stars of our family fitness campaign!
In between takes, we sat down with them to uncover a little more about them both. They told us about their favourite meals and Isabelle shared her hopes and dreams of being a gymnast, or footballer. And for James, there’s still time to win that golf award! 🤸♀️🏌️♂️⛳
Catch all the candid conversations in the full video on our YouTube channel now and witness how they, alongside our other remarkable families, embark on their journey towards family fitness! 🎥❤️
10/04/2024
Our AXA Global Mind Health Study 2024 highlights the opportunity for employers to influence their employee’s mind health in a really positive and effective way.…🥰
Employees who’ve encountered a difficult situation in the past 12 months and are satisfied with their company’s help are more than five times as likely to have flourishing mind health compared to those who were not satisfied with their company’s help*. 🙌🏼
Our supplementary One Poll research of 2,000 workers found that when comparing themselves with others around them it’s more common to compare work-life balance (27 per cent) than earnings (22 per cent)**. 🗳
So more mind health support at work definitely directly results in more flourishing employees. Something that benefits everyone. ✔
The AXA Mind Health Study 2024 is a crucial call to action, urging us all to recognise and support mental health in our workplace.
If you are interested in more insight and information from the study, the full report can be accessed here:
https://www.axa.co.uk/about/inside-axa/helping-minds-flourish/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=mind_health_study_24&utm_content=mental_health_post2
*AXA Mind Health Study was conducted between 15 November – 15 October 2023 in 16 countries among representative samples of the population aged 18 – 75 in each country (1,000 in each) #
**Additional research for the Mind Health Study campaign was conducted by One Poll between 4 March – 8 March 2024 among 2,000 UK employed adults
🌟 Peek into the lives of Dave and Grace, the dynamic duo from our Dads and Daughter campaign!
Amidst the excitement of our latest shoot, we took a moment to delve deeper into the world of Dave and Grace. We threw some fun questions their way, like what career Grace dreams of pursuing, and what they’d want as their superpower. If only we could use powers to beat rush hour traffic on a Tuesday morning! 🚀🏅
Catch all the heartwarming moments in the full video on our YouTube channel now and discover how they, alongside our other incredible families, embrace family fitness! 🎬❤️
🌟 Meet another one of our lovely families from our day of family fitness, football fanatics David and Cara.
We couldn't resist taking 2 minutes to get to know them better – from what vegetables they like (turns out not many!) to what they’d be if they were an animal. Even if David does have nobly knees 🦒🦵
Head over to our YouTube channel to witness how exercising as a family can be a way to have fun and to increase bonding! 🎥❤️
🌟 Brace yourself for a whirlwind of mischief and magic with Mark, Ella, and Faith, the enchanting trio from our Dads and Daughter campaign!
During our latest shoot with Liverpool FC Women & LFC Foundation , we couldn't resist catching up with Mark, Ella, and Faith to learn more about their family. From plotting mischievous activity with superpowers to sharing which sporting hero they’d each love to meet, their bubbly personalities had us in stitches! 💫🍔
Take a look at our YouTube channel so see what they, and our other incredible families, got up to on our day of family fitness! 🎥❤️
🌟 Take a look at some behind-the-scenes action from Natasha Dowie and her dad, Bob!
Whilst we were shooting our latest campaign with the Liverpool FC Women Ambassador, we pulled the pair aside to get to know them both a little better. We asked them a series of random questions, such as what kind of award they'd like to receive and what super power they'd love to have 🏆 ⚡
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel now to find out how they, and our other amazing families, find their family fitness!🎥❤️
🌟 Family Fitness Fun: Let's Get Moving Together! 🌟
Did you know children, especially young girls, tend to drop out of sports when they hit puberty or start secondary school? It's a common challenge but can be positively influenced by those around them 👨
Lauren Davenport, our Senior Physiologist at AXA Health, shares valuable insights on how male role models can make a world of difference in keeping our young girls active and engaged in sports during these challenging life stages 👨👧
From boosting confidence to providing support, these role models empower our girls to stay healthy, active, and strong 👧
Let's empower our girls to thrive in sports and life, starting with family fitness! 💪
Watch the full video now: https://youtu.be/yc2BsacHAig?si=12YmEtWYSCvqAvPi 🎥⚽
🌟Let's talk Family Fitness! 🌟
Join Natasha Dowie and her dad, Bob, to find out more about their memories of being active and family bonding!
Natasha Dowie, Liverpool FC Women Ambassador, shares stories about her close-knit relationship with her dad, how he has been her ultimate supporter and without his encouragement she might not have achieved the success she enjoys today ❤️👨👧⚽️
But the narrative goes beyond just their story!
Insights from Lauren Davenport, Senior Physiologist at AXA Health, and Dawn Georgeson, LFC Foundation Go Play! Programme Manager, illuminate why children, especially young girls, tend to drop out of sports during puberty, or joining secondary school. They emphasise how crucial male role models are in keeping our children active and playing sports 🧠👧👦
We invited four amazing families to share their experiences. Together, we delve into the benefits of physical activity - from enhancing sleep quality to bolstering resilience. These families open up about their journey in nurturing their daughters' interest in sports and maintaining an active lifestyle together, with parents proudly embracing their roles as their daughters' greatest supporters and most enthusiastic cheerleaders 🌟👨👩👧👧🎉
Watch now to see a journey of love, support, and the transformative power of male role models in shaping young lives 📺
🌟 Empowering Girls Through Sport! 🌟
We're committed to breaking down barriers and promoting active, healthy lifestyles for all. That's why we're thrilled to share an upcoming project featuring former Liverpool FC Women striker and now Liverpool FC Women Ambassador Natasha Dowie and her father, Bob.
We delve into their powerful story, shedding light on how fathers can play a crucial role in keeping their daughters engaged in sports during pivotal life stages. From navigating the challenges of adolescence to fostering confidence and resilience, their journey exemplifies the positive impact of having strong male role models in a child's life 👨👧
Studies show that many girls lose interest in sports during puberty or when transitioning to secondary school. But with the support and encouragement of involved fathers like Bob, we can help reverse this trend. Together, they inspire girls to stay active, embrace their uniqueness, and thrive both on and off the field 👧
Join us as we champion girls' participation in sports and celebrate the meaningful connections forged between fathers and daughters 💪
Stay tuned for the full video next week on our YouTube channel! 🎥⚽
22/03/2024
Here are some ways to talk to the teenager in your life 🥰❣
Try to remember, we all need some extra help when there are big things we can’t deal with ourselves - while we might be okay with resolving some smaller things on our own.
It can help to talk about the issue as if it were another person – you could try asking “How would you feel if you were someone else?”
Reassure and normalise the situation - young people need to know their thoughts are perfectly natural and everyone else goes through similar situations.
Try using open questions to allow space for discussion and exploring feelings. Some great questions include:
“How are you feeling?”
“Describe how that felt...”
“How are things with you?”
“What was the best part of your day?”
And always make sure they know you’re always there to talk… 💬
Read more tips here: https://www.axahealth.co.uk/health-information/childrens-mental-health/tools-for-parents/
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