Is your job killing you?

A new study looking at decades of medical research concludes that working hard during busy periods is bad for your health. Time to put your feet up …

Office cake pushers – we need less work on our plates, not sweets

Pick-me-up chocolates and surprise sweets – cake culture at work is making it harder than ever to eat healthily

Leading doctors urge two-week absence before workers need to see GP

Requiring a sick note after one week takes time away from patients who may need appointments more, doctors say

Work has put my name down for a mindfulness course

Then I tell them what I’ve been through in the past 12 months …

What is computer vision syndrome – and how can I prevent it?

For the millions of people who work in front of a screen, headaches, sore eyes and a painful neck are all too common. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to avoid discomfort

The secret life of a dentist: some patients think superglue will fix their toothache

The mouth is the gateway to good health, yet still patients miss appointments and let kids ruin their teeth. We need national oral health education

Paws for thought: why allowing dogs in the office is a good idea

Having a ruff day? Research has shown that canine colleagues can improve staff wellbeing and productivity

Financial strain on young people is easing, official figures show

Proportion finding it hard to get by has fallen while more are satisfied with their income, says Office for National Statistics

What are the best RSI solutions for computer working?

I’ve seen alternative mice, pens and rollerballs but don’t know if any actually work

Lessons from a life coach: three steps to conquering your fears

Sometimes the only way to get past your fear is to recognise it, name it and commit to whatever you need to do to get past it