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Whether you're a regular or novice, entering the gym as a new Mum will have its fresh challenges. Adam Byrne, Wellbeing Personal Trainer shares his top tips for getting fit as a new Mum.

Updated: Tuesday 16 May 2023

Published: Wednesday 27 March 2019

Lisa Gunn, Mental Health Prevention Lead at Nuffield Health has over 20 years’ experience working with patients suffering with mental health conditions. Here, she encourage people to talk about anxiety, as well as ways to support and manage it.

Updated: Friday 12 May 2023

Published: Friday 12 May 2023

The Green Healthcare Leadership programme, delivered by The Florence Nightingale Foundation and commissioned by Nuffield Health, saw 18 nurses from across the independent sector take part and implement innovative, sustainable healthcare projects in their workplaces.

Updated: Friday 12 May 2023

Published: Friday 12 May 2023

Maintaining a strong pelvic floor is crucial in preventing, improving, or curing urinary stress incontinence and other women's health issues. Rachel Bromley, Clinical Specialist demonstrates a few easy exercises you can do to help regain control of your bladder and improve your overall wellness.

Updated: Wednesday 10 May 2023

Published: Friday 4 September 2015

Pelvic floor muscles play a part in a range of women’s health issues, from urinary continence to sensitivity during sex. Hayley Saunders, Physiotherapist at Nuffield Health, explains why and how to look after your pelvic floor muscles.

Updated: Friday 5 May 2023

Published: Wednesday 11 March 2020

If you’ve recently had a baby, on the outside it may seem like you’ve recovered, but has your pelvis recovered internally? Jo Dafforn, Clinical Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapy discusses 4 symptoms you may experience as a new mum, and how our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists can help.

Updated: Friday 5 May 2023

Published: Tuesday 7 September 2021

Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew’s Hospital – the City of London’s first independent hospital – opened its doors on the 3rd of May 2022. As it celebrates its first birthday, Adrian Connolly – Hospital Director, Jonathan Canham – former Hospital Director and now the Regional Commercial Director and Joe Carey – Sales and Services Manager share their thoughts on the achievements of the first year and look ahead to a successful future.

Updated: Thursday 4 May 2023

Published: Wednesday 3 May 2023

Celebrities like Davina McCall and Mariella Frostrup have recently raised the profile of all things ‘menopause’. It’s no longer a word you need to whisper under your breath to your girlfriends. It’s okay to admit you’re ‘going through it.’ It’s even something you can talk to your manager about if you’re having issues at work. Jo Dafforn, Clinical Lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy explains the lesser-known pelvic symptoms of menopause and how to ease them.

Updated: Thursday 4 May 2023

Published: Wednesday 13 October 2021

Need motivation to get off the couch? Nuffield Health’s Head of Fitness, Chris Foster, gives six no nonsense reasons why you should get active, now.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Monday 7 September 2015

Niki May Young takes us through her 360+ Health Assessment experience, and the surprising discoveries that were made.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

When Tom was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 43, his long-felt suspicions had been confirmed. He was the latest in his family to be diagnosed, and the youngest.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

Struggling to find the motivation to get or stay fit? Fitness says more about your future health than you may think. All you have to do is listen to your heart.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Friday 20 May 2016

Going alcohol-free doesn't have to mean drinking endless orange juice or water. Mary Cotter's mocktail recipes will help you toast in style.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Over 100 nurses and healthcare professionals from the NHS and independent sector joined a webinar on Monday 17 April 2023 to discuss how nurses can be supported to become healthier; physically, mentally and emotionally.

Updated: Thursday 27 April 2023

Published: Thursday 27 April 2023

Our Healthier Nation Index has found that the cost of living crisis has impacted 60% of people’s physical health and 59% of people’s mental health.

Updated: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Published: Tuesday 18 April 2023

A new survey of 8,000 UK adults has found that the cost-of-living crisis has dealt a major blow to the nation's health, with the majority of British adults reporting that it has had a negative impact on their physical health (60%) and mental health (59%) in the past year.

Updated: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Published: Tuesday 18 April 2023

With work, family and other commitments, making time for health and fitness can be easier said than done. But with 37% of Brits stating that their physical fitness has declined over the past year, investing in your body and your mental health has never been more important.

Updated: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Published: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Pilates has become a major wellbeing trend in recent years, but its benefits aren’t just for fitness buffs. Here’s how Clinical Pilates can work for those living with injury and a range of health conditions.

Updated: Thursday 13 April 2023

Published: Monday 17 October 2016

Getting the right amount of sleep is essential to living a healthy life. In this guide, Nuffield Health's sleep experts cover everything you need to know about insomnia and how to treat it.

Updated: Thursday 13 April 2023

Published: Thursday 13 April 2023

New figures, published today by healthcare provider Nuffield Health, reveal that the over 65s are the UKs most frequent gym users, highlighting the increasing importance of good health and fitness to the older generation. Across Nuffield Health’s 75 UK fitness and wellbeing gyms, figures show that septuagenarians are actually leading the way, with gym usage peaking at age 72, at eight visits per month on average – up from aged 68 in 2013.*

Updated: Wednesday 12 April 2023

Published: Thursday 23 April 2015