Heart and Lung

Nuffield Health experts offer insight and advice on looking after your heart and lungs, as well as detailed information on scans and treatments. 

Monday 5 June 2017

If you’re not sleeping enough, the effects could be more significant that bags under your eyes. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly, explains how your size and your sleep are closely linked.

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Andy had noticed he was getting larger. He was aware that his chest would get tight, and he preferred to hide in the back of photographs. But it wasn't until he applied for the Healthy Weight Programme that he realised how close he was to a catastrophic event.

Friday 3 February 2017

It’s a common misconception that all cholesterol is bad for your health. Nuffield Health Professional Head of Physiology, Justin Jones, explains not only what good cholesterol is, but also how to increase the levels of it in your system.

Tuesday 31 January 2017

Knowing what to eat is one thing, getting it into your diet is another. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter shows you how with three easy eating plans.

Saturday 17 December 2016

The 16-year-old isn’t taking the life-limiting condition lying down. She’s fighting her CF with a fitness programme designed to improve her quality of life.

Tuesday 22 November 2016

A healthy cholesterol level isn’t just about having less of the bad, it’s also about having plenty of the good. Here’s what healthy levels look like.

Friday 18 November 2016

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

Monday 7 November 2016

Not sure what to expect during a CT scan? This 360 video gives you a sneak peek inside the scanner so you can feel a little more at ease.

Monday 7 November 2016

MRI scanners look deep inside your body to produce detailed images. This simple animation explains the physics behind this medical marvel.

Friday 16 September 2016

Worried about radiation in medical scans? You should see how much astronauts put up with! This animation shows just how little radiation is needed to help experts diagnose and treat medical conditions.