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A skiing holiday asks a lot from your body and arriving unprepared for the physical demands of the slopes can quickly turn your trip into a slog. We spoke to one of our Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Kunal Sedani to find out how best to physically prepare yourself for a skiing holiday to avoid injury and make the most of your time on the slopes.

Updated: Friday 22 November 2024

Published: Friday 22 November 2024

Mixing things up and trying something different helps keep exercise interesting and the body stimulated. Whether you’re tired of your current routine, or you’re on the hunt for a new class to try out, a kettlebell workout makes a great alternative to your traditional barbell and dumbbell focused classes.

Updated: Thursday 21 November 2024

Published: Thursday 20 July 2023

Most of us are aware that being more active has a range of health benefits, but our busy schedules can make achieving the NHS recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week difficult.

Updated: Tuesday 19 November 2024

Published: Monday 10 October 2016

Training for a marathon isn't just about running. Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Joanne Hart shares nutritional advice for boosting energy levels before, during, and after your training sessions.

Updated: Monday 18 November 2024

Published: Friday 4 December 2015

If you’ve been told your cholesterol levels are high, there are exercise habits you can adopt to help combat the problem.

Updated: Monday 18 November 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Nuffield Health Wellbeing Personal Trainer Jamie Ramage explains what interval training is, what it's good for, and when we should be doing it.

Updated: Wednesday 13 November 2024

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

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