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Health – tag
Health, both physical and mental, is key for us – at work and beyond. Under this tag, you’ll find articles on ergonomics at the computer, back pain prevention, movement routines, mental balance, and nutrition. We collaborate with experts in physiotherapy and psychology to bring practical advice that you can use immediately. We also share experiences from our wellbeing programs – diagnostics, msgKvapky krvi, sports challenges, and hiking. To us, health is not just about physical fitness, but also psychological well-being and conscious choices throughout the day. At msg life Slovakia, we believe health and work performance go hand in hand – and that prevention is always better than cure. If you care about yourself, you’ll find plenty of useful tips and inspiration here.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome: symptoms and consequences
The carpal tunnel is strained by both manual work and working at a computer. Carpal tunnel syndrome is accompanied by tingling and numbness of the hands. We advise you how to prevent it. Long-term work at the computer has a negative effect on our health. Sitting in one position for hours causes muscle stiffness and […]
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Podcast #10: Burnout Syndrome – how to recognize the symptoms and prevent it?
Listen to a new episode of the On the Wave of Code podcast, in which we talk about the causes of burnout, its symptoms and prevention.
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Podcast #8: The impact of sport on physical and mental health – how movement affects our mood, motivation and resistance to burnout
How does sport affect physical and mental health? How to improve your mood and manage stress even when you don’t have time? Listen in our podcast On the Wave of Code.
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Podcast #1: Work-life balance and healthy work-life boundaries
Listen to the first episode of the Na Vlne Kodu podcast, where topics like burnout syndrome, work-life balance and the art of saying no are discussed.
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Interview with a psychologist: Do companies have responsibility for employee mental health?
Learn why your work environment needs to be healthy, when it’s time to see a psychologist and how to get rid of acute stress. Alena Jancigova is a psychologist and an expert in depression, long-term grief, neurotic, stress, psychosomatic diseases, psychohygiene and personal development. Read why your workplace environment needs to be healthy, when it’s […]
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Back pain from sitting at a computer: tips for correct posture and workout
Almost every person who has a sedentary job is familiar with back pain problems. Hours without movement, stiff muscles, incorrect sitting position or a poorly adjusted monitor. These are all causes of back pain. How to prevent these inconveniences and also possible serious health problems in the future? We asked the experts from the rehabilitation […]
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The problem comes when you leave work and can’t switch off, says colleague Peter after overcoming tetany symptoms
Read how to successfully fight tetany symptoms. Peter has been working for fourteen years as an IT administrator in msg life Slovakia. Although he says he enjoys his work, over time he started to accumulate responsibilities, he was in charge of a team of people, more responsibility and went through a difficult period. When the […]
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Workaholism: When enthusiasm for work turns into addiction
How to recognise the symptoms of workaholism early and how to fight and prevent the disorder? Having a job that is fulfilling, meaningful and makes us happy is a rare thing indeed. There’s nothing better than coming to work feeling excited and not wanting to leave. The problem comes, however, when work becomes too much […]
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Eye strain, computers and digital devices. How to protect your eye health?
Computer eye strain, eye pain, redness or itching are common symptoms of tired eyes when working with a computer. How to keep your eyesight healthy when working sedentary and at the risk of digital fatigue? Just follow a few tips for eye health. Staring at a monitor all day can be exhausting, not only for […]