Executives lead demanding lives filled with frequent travel, networking events, team management and high-level decision making. This fast-paced environment can affect their health; research by MHFA England shows that signs of burnout have increased by 60 per cent since 2020, with 72 per cent of business leaders reporting that they feel used-up by the end of the day. Chronic stress, a common issue among executives, can lead to serious health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, digestive disorders and a weakened immune system.
Not only does maintaining the health of executives create benefits like reduced absenteeism and improved retention rates, it also supports team morale, productivity and effective decision-making, which drives performance and innovation. These benefits trickle down the organisation, cultivating a positive culture that values wellbeing and resilience and helps to attract top talent.
So how can we keep our executives feeling at their best?
Preventive healthcare is essential as it allows the detection of potential issues before they become symptomatic. This early detection and treatment of health issues can limit the costs associated with advanced-stage illnesses and emergency care.
A 2012 study by Mayo Clinic in the US found that 53 per cent of executive patients had new and clinically important diagnoses discovered through health screening programmes, with 51 per cent of these potentially not identified by traditional screening guidelines.
Mayo Clinic possesses over 50 years of experience in Executive Health, and these services are available in London at Mayo Clinic Healthcare.
Our doctors work with executives to prepare a thorough itinerary of tests, including screenings for early detection of cancer, heart disease, and other serious conditions. Executives are provided with a personalised plan to support optimal health management. Our clinicians collaborate with an unrivalled network of over 7,300 specialists at Mayo Clinic sites worldwide, to ensure the highest level of care.
Learn more about Mayo Clinic Healthcare’s Executive Health Services