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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
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has performed its 2,000th surgery with the Mako® robot, which enables consultant surgeons to carry out more precise knee and hip replacements, with patients likely to experience less pain and faster recoveries.
Updated: Thursday 18 April 2024
Published: Thursday 18 April 2024
According to Nuffield Health’s fourth annual Healthier Nation Index, Brits are now moving 18 minutes more per week than in 2022 - averaging 83 minutes of moderate exercise a week¹. However, despite this, almost 3 in 4 people² are still not reaching the NHS's recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week and 1 in 3 (33%) haven’t dedicated any time to vigorous exercise in the past 12 months.
Updated: Wednesday 17 April 2024
Published: Wednesday 17 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
The Green Healthcare Leadership Programme, co-created by The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) and Nuffield Health and supported by NHS England, has awarded its second round of leadership scholarships to Kate Stables, Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital and Suzy Moody, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust who impressed the judges with their sustainable healthcare projects at the Celebration Event in London on Tuesday 26 March.
Updated: Thursday 4 April 2024
Published: Thursday 4 April 2024
Caregivers play a huge role in providing ongoing care. However, to be consistently engaged and motivated, it’s important to understand your own limitations as a carer and accept that there will be rewarding moments and times where you feel overwhelmed.
Updated: Thursday 4 April 2024
Published: Wednesday 3 April 2024
Later this year, Roy will celebrate his 80th birthday. He is grateful for the life he has lived and his good health. It came as a shock to Roy when minor symptoms resulted in a diagnosis that he would need to undergo open-heart surgery to correct an aortic aneurysm just above his heart.
Updated: Tuesday 2 April 2024
Published: Tuesday 2 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
There’s a lot that goes into an exercise routine, both mentally and physically. For some, changing things up every few months helps keep things fresh and exciting. For others, the idea of new exercises and unfamiliar territory in the gym can be daunting. We’ve asked our experts for their opinion on mixing up your exercise routine and whether trying something new is always worth it.
Updated: Friday 22 March 2024
Published: Friday 22 March 2024
Joining the gym for the first time can be a daunting experience, regardless of your age or ability. But help is at hand. Personal Trainer Denise Collman shares her top tips on getting the best start.
Updated: Friday 22 March 2024
Published: Tuesday 1 September 2015
Regional Lead Physiotherapist, Joanne Fidock, recommends a series of morning stretches to relieve back pain and keep it at bay.
Updated: Friday 22 March 2024
Published: Wednesday 9 October 2019
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
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
Remote working has become the new normal for many of us. While these benefits are great, working from home can impact our mental health if we’re not careful. Lisa Gunn provides some tips for making the most of the benefits of working from home.
Updated: Monday 11 March 2024
Published: Friday 4 August 2023
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