This session covers food intolerance, including its causes, symptoms and differences from allergies. It explores common intolerances like lactose and gluten, their effects on digestion, and how to identify and manage them. You’ll learn diagnosis methods, such as elimination diets and receive practical tips for symptom management through diet changes.
Discover how a balanced diet with fibre, probiotics and nutrient-rich foods boosts digestion. Find out how exercise supports gut health and overall wellbeing, and the connection between weight and a thriving microbiome. Also, know when to consult your GP for persistent issues. These practical tips will help improve digestion, energy, and overall gut health.
Shift work presents a unique set of challenges that can disrupt work-life balance, making it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We all know that sleep, healthy diet, nutrition, vitamin D and exercises, are especially important when being a shift worker but how can you make healthy habits a consistent part of your life? How can you juggle family and social life when you don’t work 9 to 5? Listen to LNER Train Driver, Ross Clark, who shares what works for him in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and family life. Ross is interviewed by the one and only Heather Waugh.
Discover the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and wellbeing in this insightful session. Nutritionist Rob Hobson shares the characteristics that define ultra-processed foods, their prevalence in modern diets, and their links to various health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. This session will also explore strategies for reducing consumption and making healthier food choices. Gain a deeper understanding of the nutritional implications and long-term effects of these highly processed products.
Justin King explores practical strategies and insights that empower you to build a fulfilling and purposeful retirement. Key topics include the importance of financial planning, the role of health and wellness, and the necessity of strong social connections.
If you only have five minutes to spare, but still want to instil the basic principles of boundary setting into your everyday, look no further. Get practical advice on fear vs. resentment, holding your nerve and when to push that all-important ‘pause’ button.
Panel discussion: supporting young people’s mental health
Young workers aged 18 to 30 are perceived to be under almost twice as much pressure in their lives as their more senior peers. They’re more likely to be worrying about debt or struggling to pay their bills, which is likely to add to their stress. Companies can and should focus on creating a more inclusive environment and be prepared to step up and support their people.
In this session, Dr Ayan Panja shares life-changing insights about how we can all improve our health and wellbeing using techniques and strategies he has seen work time and time again in over two decades of clinical practice. He explais the eight key factors which affect our health the most and share the simple ways that we can start to improve them.
Clare Seal guides you through the pillars of financial wellbeing that underpin each stage of life, from new graduate to nearing retirement. Combining mindset principles with practical tips, this workshop encourages participants to consider money management in a way that applies to their whole life, rather than in isolation. From ISAs and impulse spending to pensions and financial anxiety, she covers it all.
If you are affected by a financial crisis and need immediate support, the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is here to help you. The charity offers financial assistance, practical help and wide-ranging advice, all in the strictest of confidence. You are not alone, and help is only a phone call away.