Dr Ben Kelly

Ben Kelly is a specialist in preventative medicine and leads the clinical research and digital health agendas for Nuffield Health.

Updated: Wednesday 15 April 2020

Dr Benjamin Kelly, Head of Clinical Research at Nuffield Health, explains how to calculate your BMI and analyse the results.

Updated: Wednesday 1 April 2020

Here are five tips, starting easiest first, to help you get more active on a daily basis.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

If you struggle with high blood pressure, subtle changes to your diet can help improve your situation alongside the advice given to you by your GP.

Updated: Monday 2 March 2020

Everyone knows exercise will help lower your blood pressure, but this little trick can help accelerate the drop. Best of all, it takes next to no effort. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly explains.

Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

If you’re not sleeping enough, the effects could be more significant that bags under your eyes, and there could also be dramatic but hidden effects on how you think and feel. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly, explains sleep can be closely linked to your physical and mental health.

Updated: Thursday 12 December 2019

Not sure what to make of your blood pressure? Here’s how the numbers work.

Updated: Thursday 15 August 2019

Head of Clinical Research and Outcomes, Dr Ben Kelly, explains the truth behind the hype.

Updated: Monday 5 August 2019

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

Updated: Wednesday 24 July 2019

Small changes to your lifestyle could make you happier, and see you living a longer healthier life. There's no magic cure, but we have a few top tips to keep mind and body firing on all cylinders well into retirement.

Updated: Thursday 17 January 2019

Doing a 30-minute HIIT workout just three times a week could make you measurably fitter and healthier in only a few weeks. Dr Ben Kelly, Nuffield Health’s Head of Preventative Medicine explains.

Updated: Thursday 17 January 2019

Your health isn’t just about the number on the scales. Here’s what having above average body fat percentage means for you, even if your BMI is normal.

Updated: Thursday 17 January 2019

They say mathematics can explain the universe. It can also explain why you’re not achieving your weight loss goals. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly crunches the numbers.

Updated: Friday 7 December 2018

High blood pressure and cholesterol levels are a clear and present danger to your heart health. But there’s a super food that can turn the tide.

Updated: Tuesday 17 April 2018

Exercise is a great way to help normalise your blood pressure levels.

Updated: Monday 9 October 2017

A high cholesterol rating means you should think carefully about what you eat, but it doesn’t mean all the fun has to go out of meal times.

Updated: Friday 25 November 2016

Dr Ben Kelly explains why the real key to burning fat lies in understanding how your muscles work.

Updated: Monday 8 August 2016

A high blood glucose level (which may also be referred to as a high blood sugar level) can be actively controlled through exercise.

Updated: Friday 10 June 2016

Blood glucose levels can be improved by changing your diet. Here are five tips to get you started.