Office fruit basket treats could help people reduce the symptoms of dementia "to a certain extent", according to one leading expert.

Professor June Andrews, director of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, said there are a range of different things you can do to reduce the symptoms such as consuming a good and healthy diet, exercising and socialising.

Having good vascular health "seems to help prevent getting vascular dementia [which is the second most common type of the condition] and might even help with Alzheimer's Disease", said Professor Andrews.

Plenty of treats from the office fruit delivery can help you improve your cardiovascular health.

Office fruit plums, for example, are rich in antioxidants which ward off damage caused by villain molecules called free radicals.

When these molecules attack cells, they raise the risk of heart disease, which can be countered by consuming plenty of the antioxidants found in plums.

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Office fruit fans out there will be pleased to find out the recommended five-a-day is not a "worthless mantra".

Senior heart health dietician at the British Heart Foundation Victoria Taylor said the most recent research has in fact revealed the benefits of eating even more than five-a-day reduced the risk of heart disease.

She said that while there is still controversy surrounding the exact impact fruit has on people's health, "what we do know is that fruit and veg contain fibre and a variety of vitamins and minerals making them an important part of a healthy balanced diet".

Ms Taylor suggested one of the bonuses of eating them as snacks, for example taking treats from the office fruit basket, is that it leaves less room in your diet for unhealthy foods, such as those rich in salt, sugar and saturated fats.

"Try to have a variety because they should make up a third of what we eat," she added.

Taking snacks from the office fruit box could help you get your five-a-day and have a variety of different foods.

Office fruit figs, for example, are a great source of dietary fibre, which can aid your digestion after a particularly heavy lunch.

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Eating treats from the office fruit basket could not only be a great way of getting your recommended five-a-day, it could also help you reduce your risk of depression.

A new study has revealed that eating badly can make people depressed, as the consumption of trans-fats and saturated fats increases depressed feelings.

Some 12,059 volunteers were studied for the research, which analysed their diet and lifestyle over a six-year period.

First author on the study Almudena Sanchez-Villegas, from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, said those who consumed high levels of foods with trans-fats "presented up to a 48 per cent increase in the risk of depression when they were compared to participants who did not consume these fats".

While office fruit can't alleviate depression, it can help you consume a healthy diet and some can even boost your mood.

Bananas from the office fruit box contain trypotophan, a protein the body turns into serotonin, which, according to mental health charity Mind can bring about an enlightening effect.

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Office fruit fans out there who find it difficult to sleep might actually risk damaging their relationships, according to a new study.

The Great British Sleep Report, published by the Mental Health Foundation, has revealed there is link between insomnia and bad relationships.

People who fail to sleep also tend to have low energy levels and are less able to concentrate, the report found.

The report revealed that nearly two-thirds of people fail to get a good night's sleep, with them saying they hardly ever get the recommended six to seven hours a night.

Dr Dan Robotham, senior researcher at the Mental Health Foundation and lead author of the report, said: "It is crucial that people are aware of the effective ways of breaking that spiral by improving the quality of their sleep."

If you struggle to sleep, this could be improved by eating treats from the office fruit basket.

Cherries from the office fruit box contain high levels of melatonin, which helps boost sleeping patterns and your mind switch off.

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The office fruit basket could help you on your way to your recommended five-a-day.

Eating snacks from the office fruit delivery is ideal because they are a great source of vitamins and minerals, as well as dietary fibre, which helps with digestion, according to the NHS.

One important thing to remember, however, is that "plantarian foods are not an impenetrable force-field".

According to UK Harley Street nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston, fruit and veg can help "reduce risk against factors caused by genetics, the environment and previous bad habits – they can help your body repair and strengthen your immune and digestive systems".

But she warned people not to smoke and drink then use fruit intake to try and counter the effects, as this will probably prove ineffective.

Her comments came as the World Cancer Research Fund urged people to increase their fruit and veg consumption in order to reduce their risk of getting cancer.

According to leading scientists, around a third of common cancers could be prevented by people eating a healthy diet.

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Office fruit fans might be pleased today is Wednesday as it's not the most stressful day of the working week.

According to a new survey, the day people are likely to experience the highest stress levels is Tuesday.

Recruitment agency Michael Page found Tuesday is when stress levels peak for workers and they begin to crumble under the pressure of work.

Most people questioned said Mondays don't phase them as they are just getting their brain into gear and they catch up on the weekend gossip, however, the following day, they feel the biggest slump.

"Whether we feel over-worked, are neck deep in paper or just battling a to-do list which seems never-ending, we are all in agreement when we hit our melting point," said a spokesperson for the recruiter.

Office fruit box snacks could help you out if you're feeling stressed at work.

Peaches and nectarines from the office fruit delivery are rich in potassium, which helps regulate heartbeat and balance the nervous system, reducing your stress levels.

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Bringing wellbeing initiatives, such as office fruit deliveries, into the workplace could boost staff this year, it has been suggested.

Dr Doug Wright, head of clinical services at Aviva UK, said having a happy and healthy workforce has been found to have many positive benefits.

A new report from the company has revealed that 73 per cent of workers want to get fit in 2011 and nearly one in five (17 per cent) hope to improve their work/life balance this year.

"With employees clearly motivated to improve their health, now could be an opportune time for employers to take steps to introduce workplace wellness initiatives that help employees buck previous trends and meet their goals," Dr Wright said.

One way of helping improve employees' health and wellbeing is by introducing an office fruit basket to your workplace.

Office fruit has multiple benefits, from helping boost workers' immune systems to reducing their stress levels, through the consumption of potassium-rich fruits.

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Office fruit has multiple health benefits, from fending off pesky colds, to reducing the chances of developing cancer.

One thing which is undeniable about eating treats from the office fruit basket is that they can form part of a balanced diet, which is vital for your health.

Linda Main, dietetic advisor for HEART UK – The Cholesterol Charity, said: "We have known for some time that a healthy diet is important in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and other circulatory problems.

"Best practice dietary advice calls for a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruit, vegetables, beans, peas, pulses, nuts and fish (particularly oily fish) and which is low in saturated fat and salt."

She explained that all of these food groups have plenty of vitamins, minerals and fibre, all of which boosts heart and overall health.

Recently, the World Cancer Research Fund said eating plenty of fruit and veg could help reduce your risk of developing cancer.

Office fruit box treats coupled with exercise could "have a double effect for cancer prevention", it said.

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Office fruit treats can really help you out if you're trying to boost your immune system either to avoid, or recover from, a cold or flu.

Soft citrus fruits from the office fruit basket, for example, contain plenty of vitamin C, which is known to act as an anti-viral agent in the body.

This could be a great thing to eat if you haven't caught the flu this season, as new data has shown that despite flu activity declining in the UK, it is still in circulation.

Figures from the Health Protection Agency revealed that in the past week, there were 66.5 GP consultations per 100,000, down from 108.4 the week before.

Professor John Watson, head of the respiratory diseases department at the agency, said the report has illustrated "levels of flu are declining across the UK but nonetheless, flu is still circulating in the community".

"It's not too late to protect yourself from flu this season," he added.

Recently, researchers from the Brigham Young University in the US found the particular mixture of antioxidants in citrus fruits make them so good for you.

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Male office fruit fans might be relieved to find out what they've been moaning about for years is true – man flu really does exist.

According to researchers in South Korea, men really do "overrate" the symptoms of a cold more than their female counterparts.

More than 1,200 manual workers in the country were looked at for the study. The scientists found men who felt stressed out at work were 74 per cent more likely to say they had a cold than men who were fairly relaxed in their work environment.

However, this effect was not seen in women at all as they could be more "stoical" when faced by cold symptoms.

Luckily for you, if you're looking for a cure for your pesky cold, you don't have to look any further than the office fruit basket.

Soft citrus fruit treats from the office fruit delivery boast high vitamin C content, which could help boost your immune system prior to coming down with the virus.

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