Ahmed Malik

What lifestyle changes can lower my blood pressure without medication?

There is no first aider on our shift. Is this legal?

My line manager bullies me constantly. I feel sick every morning before work.

What should I eat on night shifts to stay healthy?

My shoulder is agony from reaching above my head on the production line all day.

The floors in our factory are always wet and slippery. Three people have fallen this month.

I drive a forklift 8 hours a day and my whole body vibrates. What health risks does this cause?

I cough up dust after every shift in the woodworking factory. Can this cause long-term damage?

My hands tingle and go numb after using power tools all day. Is this serious?

How do I deal with extreme heat in a factory with no air conditioning?

Can working in cold rooms cause breathing problems?

My employer does not provide safety gloves or protective equipment. Is this legal?

What are my rights to sick pay if I am injured at work in the UK?

I feel isolated working in a factory where nobody speaks my language.

How do I cope with rotating shift patterns? I cannot sleep properly.

My fingers turn white and numb in the cold room. Is this serious?

Is therapy worth it if I do not have a diagnosable condition?

Can working in a cold room (0-4°C) all day damage my health?

Is forgetfulness at 30 normal or should I be worried?

I work 12-hour shifts too and meal prepping on my day off changed everything. I spend 2 hours on Sunday making: 1) A big pot of chicken curry (portion...

I drove a forklift for 4 years and had the same back pain. Three things that helped: 1) A proper air-suspension seat — insist your employer replaces t...

A therapist once told me: "No is a complete sentence." You do not owe anyone an explanation for protecting your time and energy. The guilt fades with ...

I understand this deeply — I am from Pakistan and experienced the same thing in my first factory job. What helped: 1. Learn a few phrases in the main...

Living in Hull as well! Vitamin D is essential — I take 1000 IU daily from October to April. My GP also found I was low in B12 and iron from a routine...

I used to do this constantly. Two things that genuinely helped: 1) Schedule worry time — set aside 15 minutes a day where you are allowed to worry, an...

The "8 glasses" rule is a rough guide, not science. A better approach: check your urine colour. If it is pale straw colour, you are hydrated. If it is...

Absolutely normal, especially after a big move. I moved from Pakistan to the UK for uni and felt this for almost a year. What helped was joining a loc...