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We all experience stress at various points in our lives. Here's how to recognise it and build the resilience needed to face it.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Friday 8 July 2016

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: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Tuesday 23 April 2024

For many of us, focusing on the positive things in life is a lot harder than dwelling on the negatives. Gratitude journaling is a quick and easy self-help technique that trains the mind to think more about the things (big or small) we’re grateful for.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Thursday 9 May 2024

Stress-related mental health issues are becoming more and more common in the workplace. How we manage stress at work differs from person to person, as we all have our ways of processing emotions and relaxing.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Thursday 24 August 2023

Ever started a new job and wondered if you’re good enough? If you answered yes, you might be experiencing imposter syndrome. Characterised by thoughts and doubts about your ability or competence, these feelings are often accompanied by worries about failure or “being found out”

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Wednesday 8 May 2024

Self-sabotage describes engaging or avoiding actions that prevent us achieving our goals. These behaviours can create problems and limit our success both personally and professionally.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Tuesday 3 September 2024

In today's fast-paced digital world, we often find ourselves glued to our screens, scrolling through negative news and consuming potentially distressing content. This habit, known as ‘doomscrolling’, can have a negative impact on our mental health, sleep, and our interpersonal relationships.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024

Whether you’re on your own or surrounded by loved ones, feeling lonely during the festive period is more common than you might think.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Wednesday 29 November 2023

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: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Wednesday 5 June 2024

Our minds are complex. Sometimes we may overthink or stress about situations, but changing our approach to the way we think can make all the difference. Find out how our thoughts can often make tough situations feel even worse.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Wednesday 14 April 2021

Do you miss being part of a group and having a regular routine? As a member of Nuffield Health’s gym community, you’ll have access to a wide range of connected wellbeing services. These range from exercise classes and swimming lessons, to personal training and physiotherapy.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Monday 25 October 2021

If constant stress and overwhelming feelings of dread and despair have you feeling tired and disillusioned with your day-to-day life, you may be experiencing burnout.

Updated: Wednesday 22 January 2025

Published: Monday 21 October 2024

Many of us experience fluctuations in our mood that can last days, weeks or even months. If the onset of depressive symptoms seem to coincide with changes in the weather or temperature, you may be experiencing a type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Updated: Wednesday 22 January 2025

Published: Thursday 9 November 2023

For many, the New Year is a time for resolutions. Often these involve new exercise regimes or healthy eating plans, but we may be missing out the benefits of more holistic goals.

Updated: Wednesday 22 January 2025

Published: Friday 30 October 2020

If you want to get into resistance or strength training but aren’t sure where to start, look no further. Our expert led workout can be done in the gym or at home (if you have the right equipment) and contains everything you’ll need to get started.

Updated: Tuesday 3 December 2024

Published: Wednesday 3 January 2024

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) or an enlarged prostate is a common condition that affects many men as they age, leading to uncomfortable urinary symptoms. While GPs and specialists often prescribe medication and minimally invasive surgery, there are other things you can do to help manage and treat the condition effectively.

Updated: Monday 2 December 2024

Published: Monday 2 December 2024

Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Kunal Sedani breaks down the best way to avoid injury and physically prepare yourself for the slopes.

Updated: Monday 2 December 2024

Published: Friday 22 November 2024

Nuffield Health Wellbeing Personal Trainer Jamie Ramage explains what interval training is, what it's good for, and when we should be doing it.

Updated: Wednesday 13 November 2024

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Entering the gym for the first time can be daunting, but remember, everyone has been in your position at one point. You might be surprised at how common some of these anxiety-focused thoughts and feelings actually are.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

Excessive use of social media can leave us feeling anxious, lonely, and isolated. While staying connected helps us foster relationships and keep up to date with the news, it can also lead to feelings of detachment and unfulfillment.

Updated: Wednesday 30 October 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 October 2024