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If you’re returning to the gym after some time off or you’re a complete beginner, you might be wondering what you need to bring with you. Times change quickly, and with so many new and innovative gadgets out there, knowing what gear is essential and what isn’t can get confusing.

Updated: Tuesday 2 July 2024

Published: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Sweating is a normal bodily function, but for some people it becomes excessive, uncomfortable, and even embarrassing. Hyperhidrosis can occur in different areas and is defined as sweating that goes beyond what you’d normally expect given your physical condition or environment.

Updated: Thursday 27 June 2024

Published: Thursday 27 June 2024

Heat exhaustion is a potentially serious condition that usually occurs when we’re unprepared and dehydrated. Prevention is always the best course of action and knowing how to prepare and spot the signs can help keep you safe and make your time in the summer sun a lot more enjoyable.

Updated: Wednesday 26 June 2024

Published: Wednesday 26 June 2024

Ever started a new job and wondered if you’re good enough? If you answered yes, you might be experiencing imposter syndrome. Characterised by thoughts and doubts about your ability or competence, these feelings are often accompanied by worries about failure or “being found out”

Updated: Wednesday 26 June 2024

Published: Wednesday 8 May 2024

Those going through their menopause journey can experience symptoms severe enough to impact their physical and mental wellbeing, such as night sweats and disturbed sleep. Louise Wright explains why this happens and how you can improve your sleep with ten lifestyle tips.

Updated: Tuesday 25 June 2024

Published: Thursday 9 February 2023

Flying is one of the most trusted methods of transport in the world today. Many of us silently dread the ascent to 30,000 feet and there are some minor and potentially severe ailments and conditions that can develop when we get there.

Updated: Monday 24 June 2024

Published: Monday 24 June 2024

We’re calling on political party leaders to support the adoption of our National Movement Strategy to help combat widespread issues affecting the nation’s health.

Updated: Monday 24 June 2024

Published: Monday 24 June 2024

Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital is seeing patients with new advanced technology, the Sentimag® system, to identify and remove breast cancer tumours with precision accuracy.

Updated: Thursday 20 June 2024

Published: Thursday 20 June 2024

Most of us have experienced a hangover at some point in our lives. We might be familiar with some of the physical symptoms that a hangover can cause, but feeling worried, anxious, or restless are just as common in certain people when they overconsume alcohol.

Updated: Wednesday 19 June 2024

Published: Wednesday 19 June 2024

The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) is delighted to announce the launch of their partnership with Healix Health and the UK's largest healthcare charity, Nuffield Health. This initiative is set to have a hugely beneficial effect on the quality of life of retired and retiring players.

Updated: Wednesday 19 June 2024

Published: Tuesday 18 June 2024

If you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, you should dial 999 immediately. Recognising the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can help save lives and buy valuable time until the emergency services arrive.

Updated: Tuesday 18 June 2024

Published: Tuesday 18 June 2024

Recent research has highlighted alarming levels of inactivity among teenage girls. Data suggests that inactivity and sedentary time are two of the driving forces behind rising rates of poor mental health, obesity, and disinterest in sports and physical activity.

Updated: Friday 14 June 2024

Published: Friday 14 June 2024

Puberty is a time of physical and mental change that can be difficult for young girls to navigate. Expectations and pressure around school, parents, and different social groups can mean the benefits of physical activity, movement, and exercise get overlooked.

Updated: Friday 14 June 2024

Published: Friday 14 June 2024

Gyms are sweaty places. Whether you’re hitting the weights section or running on the treadmill, you’ve likely had a few sessions where you’re dripping wet wondering whether something is wrong. We’re here to explore just what normal means and to dispel some common myths and misconceptions about the relationship between sweating and exercise.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Monday 21 August 2023

Everyone knows exercise will help lower your blood pressure, but this little trick can help accelerate the drop. Best of all, it takes next to no effort. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly explains.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Monday 30 January 2017

Your diet could be having an effect on your skin's condition. Find out how adapting your diet could help relieve your symptoms of eczema.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

Going to the gym shouldn't just be about working out, it can also be a place to meet new people, relax or have fun. Here, we run through our top things you can do to make the best of your gym membership.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 December 2016

If step counting is your thing, you’ll have seen the number 10,000 everywhere. Most of us have never stopped to think about where this number comes from. We’ve dived into the fact and the fiction of walking 10,000 steps a day to bring you the origins, health benefits, and studies surrounding this magic number.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Friday 15 September 2023

Many hernias won’t cause immediate pain or problems, but they can present a real risk if left untreated. Here’s how to spot a hernia and what to do next.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

Is a bad hip stopping you from doing everyday things? Mr Wilhelm Wagner, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, reveals the signs you might need a new one.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Wednesday 10 February 2016