Help and advice
For many of us, focusing on the positive things in life is a lot harder than dwelling on the negatives. Gratitude journaling is a quick and easy self-help technique that trains the mind to think more about the things (big or small) we’re grateful for.
Updated: Thursday 9 May 2024
Published: Thursday 9 May 2024
Walking is a free and convenient way to enjoy the great outdoors and boost your mood in the process. It’s also a proven way of treating symptoms and mental health problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Keep reading to learn more about what walking can do for your mental health and how best to get started with your new routine.
Updated: Wednesday 1 May 2024
Published: Tuesday 23 April 2024
Overtraining occurs when we don’t give our body enough time to recover between exercise sessions. It can have a big impact on performance and the frequency at which we get injured. Whilst weightlifting and cardio are great for mind and body, adequate rest is just as important.
Updated: Friday 26 April 2024
Published: Friday 26 April 2024
Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to experience better emotional and mental health. Movement is also proven to help alleviate symptoms associated with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
Updated: Wednesday 24 April 2024
Published: Wednesday 24 April 2024
The physical health benefits of regular exercise for young ones are well known. What’s less explored is how movement can help with restlessness, worry, anxiety and a lack of focus in children.
Updated: Monday 22 April 2024
Published: Monday 22 April 2024
What counts as physical activity? Unfortunately, this age-old question doesn’t have a simple answer. There are many different types of physical activity, all of which get us moving in different ways. Keep reading to learn more about what constitutes moderate physical activity (as defined by the NHS) and how including some vigorous movement can further improve our overall health.
Updated: Monday 15 April 2024
Published: Monday 15 April 2024
For some people, exercise is an intimidating word that conjures up images of fitness classes and marathons. The reality is that movement and exercise are for everyone, no matter what your ability or starting point. There are loads of free ways you can get moving and incorporate exercise into your day without attending the gym or pushing yourself too hard.
Updated: Monday 15 April 2024
Published: Monday 15 April 2024
Walking is a free and simple way of getting out and moving your body. This often-overlooked form of exercise has several mental and physical health benefits that are proven to help with weight loss, joint pain management, and our mood.
Updated: Thursday 11 April 2024
Published: Thursday 11 April 2024
Packing a maternity bag full of essentials is an often-overlooked part of giving birth. Make labour a lot more comfortable by ticking bits and pieces off your checklist in the weeks running up to your due date. To help, we’ve put together a list of essentials to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible.
Updated: Tuesday 9 April 2024
Published: Wednesday 15 November 2023
Testicular cancer can be difficult for men to talk about. Unfortunately, silence on the subject can lead to a lack of understanding and difficulty identifying problematic lumps. Keep reading for expert information and advice on what to look out for and when to get yourself checked out by a professional.
Updated: Thursday 4 April 2024
Published: Thursday 4 April 2024
We often think of exercise as something intense or as activities we do in the gym, but when we're looking at building healthier habits, it’s just as important to appreciate all the movement we do throughout the course of the day. This includes things like cleaning, walking the dog, and playing with our children.
Updated: Friday 22 March 2024
Published: Friday 22 March 2024
As a parent, getting your child to sleep can be difficult. Whether they’re a toddler or a teenager, a lot of children struggle with bedtime. Thankfully, there are several small changes you can make to your child’s bedtime routine that will make getting them to sleep easier for them and you.
Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024
Published: Wednesday 13 March 2024
On the slopes, knee injuries are a constant threat. They make up around one third of all injuries and can result in serious ACL and MCL damage. Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon Saket Tibrewal explores prevention, treatment, and why knee injuries specifically are becoming more and more common.
Updated: Friday 8 March 2024
Published: Friday 8 March 2024
The holy month of Ramadan marks a period of fasting for Muslims around the world. This religious obligation requires those who are fit and able to abstain for eating and drinking during daylight hours. We’ve put together the guide below to answer any questions you might have about fasting, nutrition, what and when to eat, and who’s exempt from fasting during Ramadan.
Updated: Friday 8 March 2024
Published: Monday 29 January 2024
If you’re fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, getting your body the fuel it needs ahead of a workout can be difficult. Thankfully, with a few adjustments, Muslims around the world are able to continue exercising and working out without the need for food or drink during daylight hours.
Updated: Friday 8 March 2024
Published: Friday 8 March 2024
Working out how much water you need to drink every day to stay hydrated can be difficult. Your age, weight, overall health, and the temperature outside all play a role in determining how much you need to stay healthy.
Updated: Monday 4 March 2024
Published: Monday 4 March 2024
How many calories you eat in a day should take into account your gender, age, weight, and activity levels. Whilst counting calories can be beneficial, maintaining a balanced diet is a more sustainable way to make healthy changes to your diet.
Updated: Monday 4 March 2024
Published: Monday 4 March 2024
Resistance training is a great way to build muscle, improve mobility, and lessen your risk of injury. Nuffield Health Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Inez Griffin explains what resistance training is, what it's good for, and when you should be doing it.
Updated: Wednesday 24 January 2024
Published: Monday 4 January 2016
Think resistance training isn’t for you? Think again. Building strength and improving your overall health and wellbeing with resistance training can be beneficial for everyone. Keep reading to find out how resistance training can help you and what stereotypes and inaccurate information you should ignore.
Updated: Wednesday 24 January 2024
Published: Wednesday 24 January 2024
Staying connected to others using our smartphone, tablet, or computer can have huge benefits. By always keeping in touch, we can manage relationships and stay connected with friends and family at the touch of a button. For some of us, this can feel tiring and like we are constantly tasked with keep up on message, emails, and social media posts.
Updated: Tuesday 23 January 2024
Published: Wednesday 15 November 2023