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The human body isn’t perfect and developing a hernia is often caused by things you can't control. Here are four things you can.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

To achieve the best results from any type of plastic surgery, whether it is breast enhancement, liposuction, a face lift or tummy tuck, it is important to do your research first. Mr Darren Lewis provides some tips for what questions to ask before surgery.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Wednesday 19 August 2015

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what isolation and compound exercises are, what they’re good for and when to use them.

Updated: Thursday 21 November 2019

Published: Tuesday 25 June 2019

Nuffield Health picked up the award for Private Hospital Group, for the third year running, at the LaingBuisson Awards 2019. The award celebrates high quality care and continuous improvement, as well as innovation and excellence in going above and beyond

Updated: Tuesday 19 November 2019

Published: Tuesday 19 November 2019

With winter comes colder weather, darker nights and that inevitable virus that’s ‘doing the rounds’ but how do you know if it’s flu? Justin Jones, Head of Physiology & Clinical Development at Nuffield Health looks at how to recognise, treat and prevent the symptoms of flu.

Updated: Wednesday 13 November 2019

Published: Wednesday 13 November 2019

Stephen Macconville, personal trainer and ex semi-professional rugby player, offers popular gym exercises to help you build strength, muscle, power and endurance.

Updated: Tuesday 5 November 2019

Published: Wednesday 18 September 2019

From sunburn to itchy, dry skin - ski trips can cause havoc for your skin. Here's our guide to the best skin care on the slopes.

Updated: Monday 28 October 2019

Published: Tuesday 5 February 2019

Health and Halloween don’t usually go hand in hand. We know how tricky it can be to escape the influx of sugary snacks this time of year. So why not get the family together to bake these delicious yet nutritious pumpkin oat biscuits?

Updated: Friday 25 October 2019

Published: Friday 11 October 2019

If your marathon is six months away, use this training programme to set you off to a strong start.

Updated: Thursday 24 October 2019

Published: Thursday 9 June 2016

Ovarian cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose, but there are symptoms to watch out for.

Updated: Wednesday 23 October 2019

Published: Tuesday 19 March 2019

Nervous about having your blood taken? Here are four simple tips to help you prepare and get through a blood test if you have a fear or phobia.

Updated: Thursday 17 October 2019

Published: Tuesday 4 July 2017

Almost half of employees feel their work is having a negative impact on their health, research has found. This costs employers £billions in loss of productivity every year. So how can employees stay healthy at work?

Updated: Monday 23 September 2019

Published: Tuesday 12 May 2015

Ease your way back into work with a little expert help. Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing at Nuffield Health, Brendan Street, shares his top 5 tips for avoiding the back-to-work blues.

Updated: Wednesday 18 September 2019

Published: Wednesday 18 September 2019

Use this quiz to identify your key character strength and find out more about how to use it to your advantage.

Updated: Tuesday 17 September 2019

Published: Tuesday 20 September 2016

This miso soup recipe contains nutrients to support your immunity and for healthy digestion and blood.

Updated: Tuesday 10 September 2019

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

In this article, Anna Pugh, Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Nuffield Health, shares some healthy breakfast recipes, so your child has the nutrition they need to start school with energy and enthusiasm.

Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Published: Friday 6 September 2019

New partnership will test whether health tech helps kids stick to exercise programmes

Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Published: Thursday 29 August 2019

Swimming is a great way to get some regular exercise for all ages, including those who are enjoying their retirement.

Updated: Wednesday 28 August 2019

Published: Tuesday 27 August 2019

When it comes to heart attacks we think we know the signs. But new research suggests women present with different symptoms to men, making them more likely to be misdiagnosed.

Updated: Tuesday 27 August 2019

Published: Thursday 8 September 2016

Following a light exercise regime in retirement is vital if you want to make the most of life and continue pursuing the things you enjoy.

Updated: Wednesday 21 August 2019

Published: Wednesday 21 August 2019