Mental health

Mental health is much more than the absence of mental ill health. We all have mental health and it is something that we can work to improve, just like our physical health. Our experts provide advice on how to cope with stress, build emotional resilience and look after this crucial area of your wellbeing.

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Recent fitness trends have placed a greater focus on resistance training, but that's no reason to ignore the benefits of cardiovascular exercise. Nuffield Health's Head of Fitness, Chris Foster, provides the reasons cardio can improve your health.

Updated: Friday 30 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 16 November 2016

If you’re self-isolating because you have symptoms, or you’re living with someone who does, here are some handy tips for planning and preparing, as well as keeping fit, healthy and happy during the coronavirus situation.

Updated: Friday 30 October 2026

Published: Monday 23 March 2020

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: Friday 30 October 2026

Published: Thursday 31 August 2017

Health assessments aren’t just to identify health issues, they can also help you optimise your health and wellbeing. Luke Cousins, Regional Clinical Lead Physiologist, shines a light on health assessments at Nuffield Health and why you might decide to have one.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 12 October 2021

Struggling to break bad habits and get healthy? Research Fellow and behaviour expert, Dr Sophie Attwood has four tips to boost your chances of success.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Thursday 23 February 2017

The return to work after maternity or paternity leave holds a lot of emotional challenges. Here's some expert tips for coping with the transition.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 17 April 2019

The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked, but only 3 in 10 people acknowledge that exercise helps their mental health, according to latest data from our Healthier Nation Index. We'll discuss how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 15 April 2019

In this digitally-driven age our smartphones rarely leave our sides, and it’s often seen as an unhealthy obsession. Whilst it’s hard to kick the habit of checking your phone every two minutes, the drawbacks of owning one can certainly be offset by their usefulness.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Life is full of distractions. It's not uncommon to find our thoughts racing off onto things that are outside of our immediate control. Mindfulness is all about bringing our thinking back to the present moment. You can even use mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety and stress.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Friday 26 February 2016

Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to experience better emotional and mental health. Movement is also proven to help alleviate symptoms associated with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 24 April 2024

Getting the right amount of sleep is essential to living a healthy life. In this guide, Nuffield Health's sleep experts cover everything you need to know about insomnia and how to treat it.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Thursday 13 April 2023

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: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Friday 22 March 2024

There are many reasons why you might be experiencing intimacy issues, not all of them are things you can control on your own. Here's six things that could be getting in the way of your sex life.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Friday 1 April 2016

Whether we’re at work or at home, we all use screens for one thing or another. The overwhelming majority of people in the UK own a smartphone and many of us work jobs that involve sitting in front of a screen for up to ten hours a day.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024

We often associate the summer with sunshine and feeling happier, however around 10% of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) cases occur during the warmer months.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 5 June 2024

Our emotional wellbeing expert, Brendan Street advises on the emotional highs and lows of the weight loss journey.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

Walking is a free and convenient way to enjoy the great outdoors and boost your mood in the process. It’s also a proven way of treating symptoms and mental health problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Keep reading to learn more about what walking can do for your mental health and how best to get started with your new routine.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 23 April 2024

Caregivers play a huge role in providing ongoing care. However, to be consistently engaged and motivated, it’s important to understand your own limitations as a carer and accept that there will be rewarding moments and times where you feel overwhelmed.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 3 April 2024

This audio body scan from MindLab's Dr Gail Davies is a simple mindfulness technique to help you reconnect with your senses and become more aware of your most important asset - your body.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Freedom Day has given the nation mixed feelings amid the ongoing uncertainty. Gosia Bowling, Prevention Lead of Emotional Wellbeing provides 9 tips to find a way through any fear around restrictions lifting – such as continuing to wear a mask indoors if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 22 July 2021