We have been reviewing our data base to identify those behaviours that are displayed in those individuals with lower risk profiles across a range of factors. It is worth sharing these with you. The behaviours may also offer you guidance to help you manage the risks in your business.

The fundamental behaviours that are practised by those who are “low risk” are those behaviours encouraged by most in the health management world.

• Regular activity
• Being smoke free
• Making positive food choice
• Laughing often
• Managing your body weight

Here are five more behaviours to consider.

1. Keep Good Company

Researchers have found that having strong social relationships can improve your physical and mental health. The risk of death was two to four times greater for people with fewer and weaker relationships, even when other health factors were considered. How long has it been since you caught up with old friends and colleagues?

2. Reduce Stress

Wouldn’t that be nice. Easier said then done but vitally important. Intense prolonged stress places you in the high-risk category. It will wreak havoc with your physical and mental health, and your overall wellbeing. It is your ability to manage stress is the key. The better your strategies the lower your risk appears to be. Bring on the massage, relaxation, meditation or what ever else you may desire to lower your stress levels.

3. Fruit and Vegetables

Eat them by the truckload. Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day could reduce your overall cancer rates by up to 20%. There also contain antioxidants and this has a protective impact on heart disease.

4. Be Enthusiastic

Having a definite purpose in life. It will help you maintain good health and live longer. Some spiritual beliefs have proven beneficial to your longevity. Growing things also has proven to have a positive therapeutic effect on your health. What is your passion and purpose?

5. Stay Mentally Active

Learning new things can stimulate the growth of new connections and even strengthen old ones. Your brain will love it. Increasing your brain stimuli flows on to better memory, creativity and logical thinking.

If you wish to review your organisation’s risk profile then contact us. It will save you money and offer your team ways to manage their overall risk.