Wellbeing at Work

Our experts provide some key information to help you live well at work, wherever you're working at the moment.

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We don’t get much sun in the UK, which increases our risk of burning when summer starts. With temperatures set to soar this year, Dr Unnati Desai explains how to tan safely, whether you’re pottering in the garden or sunbathing on the holiday.

Updated: Monday 2 December 2024

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

Most of us are aware that being more active has a range of health benefits, but our busy schedules can make achieving the NHS recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week difficult.

Updated: Tuesday 19 November 2024

Published: Monday 10 October 2016

Large organisations across the UK are taking employee health and wellbeing more seriously, but many outlay huge sums for solutions that provide mediocre results.

Updated: Wednesday 30 October 2024

Published: Monday 16 May 2016

The temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter. As we head into winter, our risk of catching colds and the flu rises, but there’s lots of things we can do to boost our immunity.

Updated: Friday 25 October 2024

Published: Tuesday 19 November 2019

Working from home has quickly become normal life for many of us. A large percentage of the population works with a computer or laptop every day, often with suboptimal home office set-ups that can be harmful to our eyes.

Updated: Thursday 24 October 2024

Published: Monday 1 June 2020

Companies and individuals are always on the hunt for innovative ways to limit the negative effects of desk work. Whether you’re concerned about back pain or productivity, a standing desk has something for you.

Updated: Thursday 24 October 2024

Published: Monday 20 November 2023

Illness and injury not only keep you from doing the things you love, but can also get in the way of your work. Here's how to access fast, effective care and get back to work sooner.

Updated: Tuesday 22 October 2024

Published: Wednesday 6 April 2016

If constant stress and overwhelming feelings of dread and despair have you feeling tired and disillusioned with your day-to-day life, you may be experiencing burnout.

Updated: Monday 21 October 2024

Published: Monday 21 October 2024

Boosting productivity and working towards achieving your goals doesn’t have to feel daunting and unattainable. Sometimes, the most effective course of action for our physical and mental health is to take a step back and look at simple and manageable ways of improving our day-to-day productivity.

Updated: Thursday 12 September 2024

Published: Thursday 12 September 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

Feel like you're too busy for a workout? Think again. Making time for your fitness will always pay off, so here's some tips from our Personal Trainers to help you keep on track with your health when time is short.

Updated: Wednesday 12 June 2024

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

Tired, tearful or eating too much? These are all signs you could be stressed out. Here, we run through some of the main symptom to look out for if you think you might be suffering from stress.

Updated: Monday 10 June 2024

Published: Tuesday 14 June 2016

Stress-related mental health issues are becoming more and more common in the workplace. How we manage stress at work differs from person to person, as we all have our ways of processing emotions and relaxing.

Updated: Tuesday 28 May 2024

Published: Thursday 24 August 2023

Balancing your work and home life can be tricky, especially if you work from home or you’re in a pressurised role that demands regular out of office hours. Mental Health Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street have combined expertise to tell us all about the challenges we face trying to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Published: Wednesday 21 April 2021

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

Nuffield Health's Head of Charity Brendan Street shares two cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help retrain your body and mind to sleep well at night.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Wednesday 5 October 2016

Roasted chickpeas are a great snack for slow-release energy to help you feel fuller for longer. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter dishes out the recipe.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Life is full of distractions. It's not uncommon to find our thoughts racing off onto things that are outside of our immediate control. Mindfulness is all about bringing our thinking back to the present moment. You can even use mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety and stress.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Friday 26 February 2016

Food is an energy source. Used well, it will maintain a steady energy level throughout the day, used badly and your energy levels will peak and trough, along with your ability to function properly. Our expert tips will help you get the most out of your diet to feel great every day.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Luke Cousins shares nine lifestyle tips to help you sleep better.

Updated: Monday 11 December 2023

Published: Monday 8 August 2016