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We all love a good night’s sleep, but for some of us it isn’t enough. When done properly, napping during the day can help improve energy and concentration levels. Unfortunately, it can also make it harder for us to fall asleep later in the day.

Updated: Friday 20 September 2024

Published: Monday 11 March 2024

Arthritis is a widespread condition that often leads to joint pain and reduced mobility. Although osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis share some similar symptoms, it's crucial to understand that they are two distinct types of arthritis, each requiring their own unique treatment.

Updated: Friday 20 September 2024

Published: Friday 20 September 2024

Merthyr Town Football Club is delighted to announce the launch of their partnership with the UK’s largest healthcare charity, Nuffield Health. This initiative is set to have a hugely beneficial effect on the quality of life of the players, and therefore on the fans, of the Penydarren Park-based club.

Updated: Friday 20 September 2024

Published: Tuesday 17 September 2024

A drop in temperature in autumn don’t solely cause cases of the common cold to spike, but there are a few factors that contribute to more people getting sick.

Updated: Thursday 19 September 2024

Published: Thursday 19 September 2024

With flu season approaching, we sat down with Nuffield Health National Lead for GP Services Dr Unnati Desai to help dispel some common myths about getting vaccinated.

Updated: Wednesday 18 September 2024

Published: Thursday 21 September 2023

Eczema can make your skin red, dry, and itchy. At times, the itch can feel almost impossible to resist. While this can offer temporary relief, it's best avoided, as itching can lead to additional soreness, pigmentation, and make your skin more prone to infection.

Updated: Wednesday 18 September 2024

Published: Wednesday 18 September 2024

Joint pain is one of the most common reasons for avoiding active movement and exercise. Stiff joints, a poor range of motion, and mobility issues all make accessing and enjoying traditional sports and exercise plans difficult. Below, Senior Rehabilitation Specialist Jon Taberner explains how best to safely exercise if you suffer with neck, shoulder, back, or knee pain.

Updated: Tuesday 17 September 2024

Published: Thursday 26 October 2023

Professional Head of Mammography Sue Oliver and Medical Director Dr Davina Deniszczyc provide a thorough guide to checking your breasts.

Updated: Tuesday 17 September 2024

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

For runners of all abilities, the marathon distance demands a dedicated and structured training plan to complete. If you’ve worked your way through the 5k, 10k and the half marathon distances and are ready to think about tackling 26.2 miles, you’re in the right place.

Updated: Monday 16 September 2024

Published: Monday 9 October 2023

The 5km distance can be both accessible and challenging depending on your experience. Tailored for beginners looking to get into running, our eight-week training plan combines running with strength training to help improve your cardiovascular fitness and get you ready to run the 5km distance.

Updated: Monday 16 September 2024

Published: Friday 28 July 2023

The 10km distance is a challenging and rewarding distance that tests new and experienced runners alike. Whether you’ve just completed a 5km and are looking for a new challenge, or you’re eyeing up a new PB, our plan can help.

Updated: Monday 16 September 2024

Published: Friday 12 January 2024

The half-marathon distance bridges the gap between “short” distance and “long” distance running. For beginners or those that have done a 10k event it the past, 13.1 -miles (21km) is a challenging but attainable distance – as long as you have the right training plan.

Updated: Monday 16 September 2024

Published: Wednesday 10 January 2024

Boosting productivity and working towards achieving your goals doesn’t have to feel daunting and unattainable. Sometimes, the most effective course of action for our physical and mental health is to take a step back and look at simple and manageable ways of improving our day-to-day productivity.

Updated: Thursday 12 September 2024

Published: Thursday 12 September 2024

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

Self-sabotage describes engaging or avoiding actions that prevent us achieving our goals. These behaviours can create problems and limit our success both personally and professionally.

Updated: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Published: Tuesday 3 September 2024