Help and advice
An irregular heartbeat or ‘arrhythmia’ is a fluctuation or permanent change to the rhythm of the heart. In some cases, an inconsistent or ‘offbeat’ rhythm is nothing to worry about. For other people, an irregular heartbeat can be a sign of something more serious.
Updated: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Published: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Staying silent on the subject of suicide helps reinforce the stigma and taboo around suicide which can lead to more people feeling they can’t reach out and get the support they need. Below, Nuffield Health Mental Health Prevention Lead Lisa Gunn helps you learn the best way to address the subject with compassion and understanding.
Updated: Tuesday 20 August 2024
Published: Friday 22 September 2023
All men are born with a prostate, but many of us aren’t sure what it does and how it works. Because of its location and function, it can be difficult to detect problems like prostate enlargement or prostate cancer early on, especially in older men.
Updated: Tuesday 20 August 2024
Published: Wednesday 22 May 2024
Depending on your needs and history with contraception, starting or changing your method can be a daunting experience. Thankfully, there are plenty of options available today to make safe sex easy.
Updated: Thursday 15 August 2024
Published: Friday 3 May 2024
Pinpointing the exact cause of pain in and around your shoulders can be a difficult task. Often, discomfort is linked to issues in the mid-back, neck, or even the lower back. Understanding more about the shoulder blade and how things can go wrong is crucial to finding long-term relief and starting effective physiotherapy treatment.
Updated: Thursday 8 August 2024
Published: Thursday 8 August 2024
Pregnancy can be a difficult time both physically and mentally, especially if you’re suffering with back pain or pelvic floor symptoms. Changes to your weight, hormone levels, and your response to pain can also make existing back pain worse in pregnancy.
Updated: Wednesday 7 August 2024
Published: Wednesday 7 August 2024
Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and can range from a minor inconvenience to debilitating pain that never goes away. Many people find their pain eases with rest and treatment, while others suffer in silence with chronic pain that makes day-to-day life difficult.
Updated: Wednesday 7 August 2024
Published: Wednesday 7 August 2024
A cervical smear test is used to assess the health of a woman’s cervix and to help prevent cervical cancer. It's understandable to be nervous about your test or curious about what's involved, especially if you've never had a smear test before.
Updated: Wednesday 31 July 2024
Published: Wednesday 10 July 2024
You’ve probably heard that you should be eating ‘5 a day’ before, but have you ever wondered where the idea comes from, or why we hear so much about it?
Updated: Thursday 25 July 2024
Published: Thursday 30 May 2024
It’s no secret that getting more fibre in your diet is a great way to keep your digestive system healthy. Diets that are high in fibre are closely linked with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Updated: Wednesday 24 July 2024
Published: Wednesday 6 March 2024
Couch to 5k is one of the most popular running programmes out there. Great for beginner runners looking to start their fitness journey, C25K is recommended by the NHS and balances walking, jogging, and running to build up to running the complete 5km distance.
Updated: Thursday 18 July 2024
Published: Thursday 4 January 2024
Lower back or lumbar pain is a common issue that will affect most people at some point in their lives. The lumbar region is located between the lowest rib and the top of the pelvis and is prone to pain that can be amplified by factors like a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, and stress.
Updated: Thursday 11 July 2024
Published: Thursday 11 July 2024
The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked, but only 3 in 10 people acknowledge that exercise helps their mental health, according to latest data from our Healthier Nation Index. We'll discuss how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.
Updated: Monday 8 July 2024
Published: Monday 15 April 2019
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
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
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
Going to the gym for the first time doesn’t need to be daunting. Adam Hameed, personal trainer at Nuffield Health, offers some beginner workouts to help you feel confident and get the most out of your gym time.
Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024
Published: Wednesday 18 December 2019