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Steve Desson’s Trek for Life: Taking on Everest part 2


March 12, 2013 at 9:10 am

In our previous blog, we spoke to Steve about how he is training for his trek. However, being fit isn’t the only thing to consider on Everest – being prepared for injury as well as ensuring you consume enough calories … Continue reading

Steve Desson’s Trek for Life: Taking on Everest part 1


March 11, 2013 at 9:41 am

We have already introduced you to Steve Desson, an employee here at AXA PPP healthcare, who will be trekking to the Mount Everest Base Camp later this month in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Taking part in … Continue reading

Can you eat your way to a healthy prostate?


March 6, 2013 at 1:06 pm

New research has linked high consumption of deep-fried food with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK with 40,000 cases a year diagnosed and 10,000 deaths. Over 250,000 men … Continue reading

Steve Desson’s Trek for Life: Training & Preparation


March 1, 2013 at 11:59 am

Last week we introduced you to our team member Steve Desson, who has decided to climb to the Mount Everest Base Camp and raise money for Cancer Research UK in memory of his parents. Steve’s goal of raising £5,555 isn’t … Continue reading

Meet Steve Desson: A member of our team climbs Mount Everest for Cancer Research UK!


February 25, 2013 at 1:33 pm

“Everest is one of the most difficult things you can do as an amateur – Basecamp is two thirds of the way up, so it is a real, real challenge”- Steve Desson