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


Updated: Tuesday 15 December 2020
5 tips to get more active – and stick to the habit
Not getting as much exercise as you’d like? Maybe you’re still working from home, or you’ve become a bit less active over lockdown. Dr Ben Kelly, Head of Clinical Research has 5 tips to help you move around more on a daily basis – starting with easiest first.

Updated: Monday 30 November 2020
5 ways to be happier and live longer
Small changes to your lifestyle could make you happier, and see you living a longer, healthier life. There's no magic cure, but Head of Clinical Research Dr Ben Kelly has 5 top tips to help you keep your mind and body firing on all cylinders well into retirement.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2020
The impact of sleep deprivation on your mind and body
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: Wednesday 2 September 2020
Calories vs exercise: the ins and outs of energy
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: Monday 24 August 2020
5 exercises to normalise blood pressure levels
Exercise is a great way to help normalise your blood pressure levels.

Updated: Wednesday 15 April 2020
BMI calculator: what do your results mean?
Dr Benjamin Kelly, Head of Clinical Research at Nuffield Health, explains how to calculate your BMI and analyse the results.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020
5 eating tips to help lower blood pressure
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
A simple trick to lower your blood pressure
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: Thursday 12 December 2019
Blood pressure numbers explained
Not sure what to make of your blood pressure? Here’s how the numbers work.

Updated: Thursday 15 August 2019
Can oats help you stay youthful?
Head of Clinical Research and Outcomes, Dr Ben Kelly, explains the truth behind the hype.

Updated: Monday 5 August 2019
5 exercise tips to help control cholesterol levels
If you’ve been told your cholesterol levels are high, there are exercise habits you can adopt to help combat the problem.

Updated: Thursday 17 January 2019
HIIT and healthy
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
Body fat percentage: the hidden health number
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: Friday 7 December 2018
The superfood for high blood pressure and cholesterol
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: Monday 9 October 2017
5 eating tips to help bring your cholesterol level down
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
Muscle metabolism: organising your warehouse
Dr Ben Kelly explains why the real key to burning fat lies in understanding how your muscles work.

Updated: Monday 8 August 2016
5 exercise tips to control high blood glucose levels
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
5 food tips to help reduce high blood glucose levels
Blood glucose levels can be improved by changing your diet. Here are five tips to get you started.