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Tracking your period and the duration of your menstrual cycle can give you some valuable insights into your body's natural rhythm and further empower you to take control of your reproductive health.

Updated: Thursday 12 September 2024

Published: Monday 24 July 2023

Certain types of arthritis can flare up if we’re eating foods that are known to contribute to inflammation in our joints. While there isn’t a ‘miracle diet’ that’s going to relieve all your arthritis symptoms, there are certain foods that can help make managing joint pain a little easier.

Updated: Thursday 12 September 2024

Published: Thursday 12 September 2024

Arthritis and diet are closely linked, and we know that certain inflammatory foods can make managing the condition harder. Thankfully, if we know what triggers to avoid, the food and drink we consume can also help reduce inflammation, joint pain, and stiffness.

Updated: Wednesday 11 September 2024

Published: Wednesday 11 September 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.

Updated: Monday 9 September 2024

Published: Friday 22 March 2024

Warehouseman Mark from Bridgend selected Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals for his knee replacement in November 2023 and returned less than six months later for the other knee in May 2024.

Updated: Friday 6 September 2024

Published: Friday 23 August 2024

Lisa experienced severe and debilitating Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) but was successfully treated by skilled Consultant Neurosurgeon Mr Kenan Deniz at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.

Updated: Thursday 5 September 2024

Published: Thursday 5 September 2024

Poor gut health can mean persistent fatigue, inflammation, excess gas and digestive issues. In recent years, research into the gut has helped advance our understanding of the role our digestive system plays in regulating our overall health and wellbeing.

Updated: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Published: Tuesday 27 August 2024

We need protein in our diet because it’s an essential macronutrient that aids with repairing muscle, balancing our hormones, and tissue growth. However, with a wide range of high-protein products available today, knowing how much to eat and where to get it from can be confusing.

Updated: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Published: Tuesday 3 September 2024

An irregular heartbeat or ‘arrhythmia’ is a fluctuation or permanent change to the rhythm of the heart. In some cases, an inconsistent or ‘offbeat’ rhythm is nothing to worry about. For other people, an irregular heartbeat can be a sign of something more serious.

Updated: Wednesday 28 August 2024

Published: Wednesday 28 August 2024

Testicular cancer is relatively uncommon and little understood. Mr David Hendry, Consultant Urologist at Nuffield Health Glasgow hospital, busts the myths, gives you the facts, and lets you know whether or not you should be worried about testicular cancer.

Updated: Tuesday 20 August 2024

Published: Tuesday 8 September 2015

Staying silent on the subject of suicide helps reinforce the stigma and taboo around suicide which can lead to more people feeling they can’t reach out and get the support they need. Below, Nuffield Health Mental Health Prevention Lead Lisa Gunn helps you learn the best way to address the subject with compassion and understanding.

Updated: Tuesday 20 August 2024

Published: Friday 22 September 2023

Too embarrassed to get your prostate checked? Unsure of what to expect from a rectal examination? Mr Gareth Brown, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Nuffield Health Cardiff & Vale Hospital, explains why it's well worth a few awkward moments.

Updated: Tuesday 20 August 2024

Published: Monday 23 November 2015

It’s never easy to tell someone they've got cancer, but for Consultant Urologists like Mr John Donohue, the burden might be lightened if men knew more about what to expect. As we explore in this article, in most cases, there’s plenty of time to decide what your next steps will look like.

Updated: Tuesday 20 August 2024

Published: Monday 16 November 2015

All men are born with a prostate, but many of us aren’t sure what it does and how it works. Because of its location and function, it can be difficult to detect problems like prostate enlargement or prostate cancer early on, especially in older men.

Updated: Tuesday 20 August 2024

Published: Wednesday 22 May 2024

Why do we need to eat protein, and how can we be sure we’re eating enough of the right kinds? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick explains.

Updated: Monday 19 August 2024

Published: Thursday 2 March 2017

Struggling to conceive can put a strain on your relationships and your wellbeing. There are many reasons why it may not be happening for you right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a way through it.

Updated: Monday 19 August 2024

Published: Tuesday 25 August 2015

Shoulder pain can be debilitating and frustrating. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Ewan Bigsby outlines four common causes and what to do about them.

Updated: Monday 19 August 2024

Published: Wednesday 3 April 2019

Depending on your needs and history with contraception, starting or changing your method can be a daunting experience. Thankfully, there are plenty of options available today to make safe sex easy.

Updated: Thursday 15 August 2024

Published: Friday 3 May 2024

Pinpointing the exact cause of pain in and around your shoulders can be a difficult task. Often, discomfort is linked to issues in the mid-back, neck, or even the lower back. Understanding more about the shoulder blade and how things can go wrong is crucial to finding long-term relief and starting effective physiotherapy treatment.

Updated: Thursday 8 August 2024

Published: Thursday 8 August 2024

Pregnancy can be a difficult time both physically and mentally, especially if you’re suffering with back pain or pelvic floor symptoms. Changes to your weight, hormone levels, and your response to pain can also make existing back pain worse in pregnancy.

Updated: Wednesday 7 August 2024

Published: Wednesday 7 August 2024