Family health and wellbeing
Speaking to kids about their emotional wellbeing can be challenging. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at Nuffield Health, Ekta Mansukhani, shares 10 tips to help you have conversations with children about mental health.
Updated: Friday 7 October 2022
Published: Thursday 11 July 2019
The past 18 months have been immensely challenging. The stress of the pandemic and being confined to our homes has understandably resulted in some unhealthy habits. Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss how we can get fitter and healthier, from exercising more to having a better sleep routine.
Updated: Friday 7 October 2022
Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021
One of the key ways to maintain good mental health is to live life in a way that gives you a sense of pleasure, achievement and a feeling of being close to others. Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, explains how living life in line with your values, as well as with a sense of purpose, will help you to do this in a consistent way.
Updated: Friday 7 October 2022
Published: Tuesday 22 June 2021
We all know sleep is vital for our physical and mental health. While duration is key, with the sweet spot being around 7–8 hours, sleep quality is often overlooked. Justin Jones, Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health, explains how poor-quality sleep can affect us, and what you can do to improve your sleep.
Updated: Wednesday 21 September 2022
Published: Monday 11 October 2021
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. Professor Ben Kelly, Head of Clinical Research, has 5 tips to help you move around more on a daily basis.
Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016
Entering the gym for the first time can be a daunting experience, regardless of your age or ability. But help is at hand. Denise Collman gives her top tips on getting the best start.
Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Published: Tuesday 1 September 2015
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. Brendan Street, Head of Emotional Wellbeing, explains how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.
Updated: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Monday 15 April 2019
Do you shy away from the gym for fear of damaging your joints? You needn’t be worried. Exercise can in fact help to protect your joints, as well as relieve pain.
Updated: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018
Anti-ageing isn't just about creams or serums. Your nutritional health plays a key role in staying healthy both inside and out. In this article, Matthew Gardner, a Registered Nutritionist at Nuffield Health, gives his health and wellbeing tips to ageing gracefully.
Updated: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Thursday 12 September 2019
Discover activities that will help your family stay fit and well while having fun at the same time. You'll barely even notice you're exercising.
Updated: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Wednesday 27 February 2019
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: Tuesday 7 June 2022
Published: Thursday 31 August 2017
Navigating children’s questions, worries and anxieties about the conflict in Ukraine can seem an overwhelming task. It is difficult to know how to respond to children’s fears when we may be uncertain or fearful ourselves. Additionally, it can be difficult to know what or how much to say in relation to the situation. Emotional Wellbeing National Lead Gosia Bowling shares tips on how to approach the conversation with children.
Updated: Friday 4 March 2022
Published: Friday 4 March 2022