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A new era for mental health at work
28 April 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on our emotional and mental health. Yet while the impact has been devastating, it has also stimulated positive change in the world of work. 
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Health | Society
Mental health in the workplace
8 June 2021
The world’s first International Standard just published.
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Health
Tourism in a COVID-19 world
19 May 2021
New guidance to help revive the industry in a safe and secure way.
Parked rental electric bikes in Stavanger city, Norway.
Health | Innovation
On your bike
24 July 2020
A new specification for electric bikes has just been published.
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Health
New trends for medical spas
15 July 2020
If you’re feeling frazzled, burnt out, perhaps need a little facial work, there’s a medical spa that will meet your needs. But how can you be sure you’re in safe hands? Here, two experts explore the growth …
Kite surfing at Essaouira Beach, Morocco.
Health | Society
All set for summer sports
15 July 2020
After the long winter, getting outside and moving around is a great way to stay healthy and enjoy the warmer weather. But summer is also peak time for outdoor sports injuries. Here’s how ISO’s technical …
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Health | Innovation
One step ahead with mobile apps
15 July 2020
We all know prevention is better than cure, so with the expansion of mobile apps and the rapidly evolving functionalities that they offer, our chances of improved health are looking stronger. But what …
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Health
Healing powers of the sea
15 July 2020
Tunisia is the second most popular destination in the world for thalassotherapy after France. How did it manage to achieve this? The answer lies in its implementation of ISO 17680, which has helped to …
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Health
High hopes for medical tourism
15 July 2020
Medical tourism is seeing healthy growth: almost a quarter-million patients travelled across borders for treatment last year alone. From dental checks to cosmetic surgery, to life-saving procedures, ISO 22525 …
Section view of a bicycle decorated with garlands of plastic ducks and a yellow duck on the saddle on a street in Amsterdam, Holland
Health | Society
Cycling for life
15 July 2020
Looking after our own and each other’s health and well-being has never been more important. Commuting remains an essential part of our everyday lives and offers us an efficient way to increase physical …
New ISO specification for better management of animal welfare worldwide
1 December 2016
Protecting an animal’s welfare means providing for its physical and mental needs. The farming of animals is no longer just seen as a means of food production but as an ethical concern.
Health
Putting traditions to the test
7 March 2016
Despite being in existence for so long, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is still clouded in mystery and myths. Hereʼs one mystery revealed. The 2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine – awarded to a TCM expert …
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