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Regional Lead Physiotherapist, Joanne Fidock, recommends a series of morning stretches to relieve back pain and keep it at bay.

Updated: Tuesday 12 November 2024

Published: Wednesday 9 October 2019

Expert advice on the pros and cons of body contouring and liposuction surgery from Mr Marc Pacifico, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells.

Updated: Monday 11 November 2024

Published: Thursday 20 August 2015

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting almost 55,000 UK women each year. But not everything you hear about breast cancer is true.

Updated: Monday 11 November 2024

Published: Friday 4 September 2015

Choosing surgery to help with your weight-loss journey can be life changing. Whether you need to kick start results or a life-long change, Mr Simon Dexter, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital outlines the options.

Updated: Monday 11 November 2024

Published: Thursday 4 February 2016

High intensity has a huge following and has quickly become one of the most popular ways to workout. But why? Keep reading to find out why HIIT has soared in popularity, and what it can do to keep you looking and feeling healthy.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Tuesday 21 March 2017

Entering the gym for the first time can be daunting, but remember, everyone has been in your position at one point. You might be surprised at how common some of these anxiety-focused thoughts and feelings actually are.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

Cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are the conditions most likely to affect your vision. Here's how we treat, prevent and manage the three thieves of sight.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Wednesday 21 June 2017

Breast screening is the most effective way of detecting breast cancer early, yet many women are worried about the process. Here, real women who’ve had mammograms share their tips and experience.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Monday 4 September 2017

Children often need encouragement when it comes to eating a varied and healthy diet. We've put together some strategic nutritional advice for parents in need of inspiration.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Wednesday 15 February 2017

Blood tests are a great way to unearth the root cause of problems and symptoms that been bothering you. Keep reading to find out what a blood test can do and how to book one yourself.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Tuesday 4 July 2017

Worried about radiation levels in medical scans? If you're concerned, understanding more about radiation and the amount we absorb from things like flights and spending time in the sun can help put your mind at ease before a scan.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Friday 16 September 2016

MRI scanners give medical professionals a detailed image of your body's internal structure. Learning more about how an MRI scan works and what to expect on the day can help put your mind at ease if you have one coming up.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Monday 7 November 2016

This National Heart Health Month, Nuffield Health Physiotherapy Manager and Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead, Helen Alexander, shares five lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your heart health.

Updated: Friday 1 November 2024

Published: Thursday 2 February 2023

Heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer. Thankfully, a lot of the risk-factors that contribute to it and cause it are preventable.

Updated: Thursday 31 October 2024

Published: Friday 11 September 2015

Excessive use of social media can leave us feeling anxious, lonely, and isolated. While staying connected helps us foster relationships and keep up to date with the news, it can also lead to feelings of detachment and unfulfillment.

Updated: Wednesday 30 October 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 October 2024

Seeing someone panic because there’s something lodged in their airway can be alarming, but knowing what to do in this situation is one of the most valuable skills a first aider can know. Keep reading to learn how choking happens and how to respond quickly as a first aider.

Updated: Wednesday 30 October 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 October 2024

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

Do you shy away from exercise because you're worried about damaging your joints? Concerned about putting excess stress and strain on your knees or hips? You're not alone.

Updated: Friday 25 October 2024

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

For some of us, winter means adapting our training regime to stay fit and healthy. Thankfully, switching up how we exercise during the cold months isn’t as tricky as it might sound.

Updated: Friday 25 October 2024

Published: Monday 31 January 2022

During the colder months, a lack of sunlight and harsh and wintery conditions can leave skin looking and feeling dry, flaky, parched, and dull.

Updated: Friday 25 October 2024

Published: Friday 8 November 2019