Your blood pressure is the medical name for the force of your blood being pumped around your body and the pressure it puts on your blood vessels and heart. If your blood pressure is too high it puts strain on your blood vessels and heart which can lead to an increased risk of a heart […]
Keeping your heart healthy, whatever your age, is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. Unfortunately, around one in three of all deaths is caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD), which involves narrowed or hardened blood vessels. Whilst some of this can be caused by things we can’t control, such […]
Go on, make a pledge! Network Rail is committed to reducing stigma relating to mental health and providing more opportunities for people across the business to develop their mental wellbeing. With good mental wellbeing we are likely to cope better with the obstacles of daily life, fulfilling our potential both at work and at home. […]
My Story Series As many as one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem such as depression or anxiety each year, so we probably all know someone who has, or is, experiencing a difficult time and needs our support. Here you will find personal stories from your colleagues explaining what […]
Introduction Mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder, are becoming more common in the UK and it’s estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of mental health issue each year. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of people who have […]
Introduction Unfortunately stress is a common part of modern day life. Stress occurs when there is a buildup of pressure which is above the level a person can cope with. How we feel when we’re under pressure up to a point can be a good thing. It can help us rise to challenges in situations […]
