Currently important in occupational healthcare

Influenza, Covid-19 or just a common cold – can you tell the difference between the symptoms and when to see a doctor?

The symptoms of influenza, flu and coronavirus can be very similar. Fortunately, you can also protect yourself against influenza with a vaccine.

Terveystalo continues to be one of the most attractive places to work in the health and social care sector

Chronic drug addiction during the holidays: how to recognise and address the problem

After the holiday season, many people return to work feeling relaxed, but for some, a long holiday may have triggered a budding addiction. This can make it challenging to break away from substance abuse as everyday life takes its toll. Anita Riipinen, senior occupational health physician at Terveystalo, lists the warning signs that should be discussed with the employee and gives tips on how to talk to them.

Terveystalo tackles long-term illnesses among working-age people - aiming for better work ability and health

According to a study* we commissioned in 2024, a significant proportion of Terveystalo's occupational health customers suffering from chronic long-term illnesses do not follow the national Good Care recommendations for treatment balance. Similar observations have been made this year by the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare, whose report** published by the Sydänrekisteri found serious shortcomings in the cholesterol monitoring of heart attack patients in various parts of Finland.

Young people's expectations of equality in working life

Many sectors are looking at ways to tackle skills shortages. In Finland in particular, where baby boomers are moving out of the workforce, organisations are looking at ways to recruit and retain young talent, who expect strong value leadership from their organisations. Equality and equity are key values in modern working life and are also key to the well-being, motivation and productivity of young workers.

Terveystalo and the Eating Disorder Association working together towards responsible and effective solutions

Terveystalo and the Eating Disorders Association have agreed on a cooperation that aims to influence the structures that predispose to disordered eating behaviour in health care and working life and to offer clients multidisciplinary treatment with a positive approach to eating disorders.

True or false: sleep deprivation causes more road accidents than alcohol

True. There is also less awareness of the risk of accidents caused by sleep deprivation, which makes driving while tired insidiously dangerous. What level of drunkenness is equivalent to one night's sleep? Matleena Näppilä, occupational health physician at Terveystalo.

The same friendship phenomena are repeated in workplaces as in schools for children

We want to feel accepted and seen as ourselves, whether we are children or adults. With a best friend, this can feel stronger than in a large group, but in the workplace, heart-to-heart friendships can also pose challenges.

Terveystalo´s new centre of transport medicine promotes professional drivers' work ability

The transport and logistics sector is a major employer in long-distance Finland. Ensuring the well-being and fitness for work of professional drivers requires special knowledge of their needs and the nature of their work, which is why Terveystalo is now establishing a multi-professional centre for transport medicine to serve the transport and logistics sector. The new centre aims to find ways to address the main health risks for professional drivers, which are associated with musculoskeletal and lifestyle diseases.

Sleep - a critical cornerstone of lifestyle change

Sleep affects every aspect of our bodies, from the brain to physical performance. Because of its holistic nature, its importance in lifestyle change is undeniable. Eevert Partinen, a doctor and a sleep specialist at Terveystalo, explains how sleep is linked to key lifestyle diseases and how it affects our daily activities.

Terveystalo develops new approaches to mental health care with support from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation

Ari Väänänen, Research Professor at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, has received a Tandem Industry Academia Professor (TIA) grant from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation to work with Terveystalo to explore new approaches to mental health research using machine learning models and diverse data sets. The research, which will run from 2024-2026, will also shed light on the differentiated contexts of mental health in which different groups of workers operate and construct their work capacity. Based on an exceptionally large dataset, this multidisciplinary research will provide fresh data that will be widely exploitable.

AI learns to predict mental health diagnoses, results can be used for prevention

Artificial intelligence learned to identify traits that can predict a future mental health diagnosis from responses to an occupational health questionnaire assessing health and wellbeing, according to a study by Terveystalo and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. The finding sheds light on the potential of AI in identifying and preventing mental health problems.

Embarking on a new lifestyle - how do I do it?

Who among us hasn't at least once in our lives decided to start a new habit and slipped back into the old one within a few days or weeks? Changing an already routine habit is difficult and requires active work. Sari Nuikki, an occupational health psychologist at Terveystalo, explains the anatomy of change and how quickly new lifestyles become habitual.

A drop won't kill you, but it can tell you a lot!

To understand the big picture, you sometimes have to dive deeper than the surface. Because we can't always see the subtle signals that are key to maintaining work capacity, we need modern tools to help us find out. Nightingale's blood analysis technology, offered exclusively to Terveystalo's occupational health clients as part of a health check-up, opens a window into a person's wellbeing and potential risks to their ability to work. Antti Kangas, CTO and founder of our partner Nightingale Health, explains how a drop of blood can be used to squeeze a path to healthier and more productive work.

Flu symptoms now plaguing Finns - effective home remedies to beat the flu

Headache, sneezing, coughing, fever - these familiar symptoms are signs that the flu virus is making an appearance. The same cold symptoms are currently being highlighted in the contacts from Terveystalo's occupational health clients. Occupational health specialist Toni Vänni tips on the most effective ways to fight the flu and advises when it's time to return to work after an illness.

Occupational health psychologist's tips for a workplace wellbeing revolution

Fortunately, the stigma associated with mental health challenges is receding. In addition to the fact that employers are now more strongly directed to take care of the psychosocial stress, mental health challenges are dared to be talked about more openly and people know how to seek help for them. This is also clear from Terveystalo's statistics, where visits related to both anxiety disorders and depression have increased throughout the 2020s. Sari Nuikki, Terveystalo's leading occupational health psychologist, explains how mental well-being can be supported in the workplace with small everyday actions.

How should you deal with emotions? You don't always have to talk about your feelings, says psychotherapist

Emotions are important clues, but bad advice. During Mental Health Week, we talk to Matti Isosävi, psychologist and psychotherapist at Terveystalo, about feelings - even if you don't always need to talk about them.

AI in the future of working life

Generative AI, such as Chat GPT, has brought AI into a new light recently. In particular, its impact on working life has been a topic of discussion in Finland and around the world over the past year. Ilari Richardt, Director of Digital Services at Terveystalo, shared his views on the opportunities AI brings at Terveystalo's event "Tulevaisuuden työelämän tekijät".

In the future, technology is an enabler and team problem-solving skills a way to success

We live in an era of uncertainty and rapid technological development. Generative AI will be on everyone's radar in 2023, and organisations are wondering how AI will change the way they work and do things. The rapid evolution of technology poses challenges, but at the same time creates opportunities. At Terveystalo's Future Workplace Makers event, Maria Ritola, technology influencer and founder of Iris.ai, shared her insights on how to build a good working life and harness technology to help people do their jobs.

Without systematicity and systemicity, foresight lacks depth

Only by identifying alternative futures and the drivers of change that influence them can we make choices for the future we want. By being an active player, we become the architects of the future, rather than its victims. At Terveystalo's event "Tulevaisuuden Työelämän Tekijät", futurist Minna Koskelo highlighted the drivers of change that all organisations should be aware of.