by Fiona Johnston | May 17, 2025 | Health and Wellbeing
Your Gut on Shiftwork: Why It Matters More Than You Think Shiftwork doesn’t just affect your sleep. It affects your gut, your mood, your immunity, and even how you think. If you’ve ever felt bloated, foggy, or just “off” during night shifts or long stretches of...
by Fiona Johnston | Feb 15, 2025 | Health and Wellbeing
Do Shiftworkers Experience More Back Pain Than Day Workers? Back pain is a prevalent issue among workers, and shiftworkers may be particularly susceptible due to the unique challenges posed by irregular schedules, extended hours, and fatigue. Let’s delve into the...
by Fiona Johnston | Feb 22, 2022 | Health and Wellbeing, Stress
The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve and is the longest nerve of the autonomic nervous system. It comprises of both sensory and motor fibers. It is a large meandering nerve with numerous branches and gets its name from the latin wandering like a vagabond. The...
by Fiona Johnston | Oct 20, 2021 | Health and Wellbeing, Sleep and fatigue, Stress
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since being in lockdown I have been asked by a number of health professionals to provide in-service training. Recently I have delivered key information to Active + Rehabilitation Service and The Goodfellow Unit. The feedback has...
