Lifestyle management

Willpower, commitments, time – sometimes it feels the world has set out to make it difficult to make the right lifestyle decision. Nuffield Health experts provide advice and insight on making the right decisions and keeping to them.

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Our expert explains why hand hygiene is so important and dispels some common myths so we can reduce the risk of both picking up and spreading infection and diseases.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Monday 11 November 2019

Stimulants cause your heart to beat faster or unevenly, raising your blood pressure. Drinking alcohol and caffeine every now and again is fine, but regular consumption can put a strain on your heart over time. Here's how to reduce your stimulant intake.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 11 July 2023

Use our mix and match guide below to create a variety of delicious and nutritious balanced breakfasts.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 22 November 2024

Justin Jones, Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health explains the symptoms, the difference between types 1 and 2 diabetes, and what you can do to reduce your chances of developing the condition.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 13 November 2020

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than those without diabetes. High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease, so it's really important to live a healthy lifestyle if you have diabetes. Conor Duncan, Senior Physiologist, shares advice for diabetics to manage their blood pressure.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 11 January 2023

Have you heard any summer myths? "You shouldn’t swim after you’ve eaten" or "Have a cup of tea, it will cool you down". We get told these myths by friends and family every summer, but do we know if they're true?

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 9 August 2022

Preparing your diet before having bariatric surgery will minimise the risks of complications, maximise weight loss and help you break bad eating habits to optimise your chances of long-term success. Tracey Strudwick explains how.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 1 March 2016

Running in winter: some of us love it, some of us hate it. Whether you’re training for a marathon or taking on a new year’s resolution to get a bit more active, running in the winter brings a unique set of challenges with it. Thankfully, there are several ways to make running in cold weather easier and more enjoyable.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024

Losing your desire for sex is an uncomfortable subject to talk about but asking for help is the first step to reclaiming your sexuality.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 1 April 2016

You may think that just putting on a high factor of sunscreen will keep you safe from the sun's rays, but you'd be wrong. Reduce skin ageing and protect yourself from skin cancer with these tips for using sunscreen correctly.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

We don’t get much sun in the UK, which increases our risk of burning when summer starts. With temperatures set to soar this year, Dr Unnati Desai explains how to tan safely, whether you’re pottering in the garden or sunbathing on the holiday.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

Going on holiday changes our day-to-day routine and can impact diet, skin health, and the amount of physical activity we're getting.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

Arrive at your holiday destination feeling pampered, prepared and happy to hit the beach with this holiday prep countdown from Beauty Experts, Coralie Steingold and Emma Williams.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 June 2019

When your circadian rhythm fails to synchronise with the local time zone, you can be left feeling exhausted and disorientated. If you’re a frequent flyer, you’ve likely felt jetlagged at one point or another.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 1 August 2023

It can be difficult to spot the signs of disease or infection after travel. Here’s how a quick blood test can help.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 19 July 2017

It is estimated that one in six adults will be affected by urinary incontinence, a pelvic condition that leads to the unintentional loss of urine specifically for those who struggle to control their bladder. Angela Birnie shares her top tips to help women who are experiencing this.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 30 May 2019

A drop in temperature in autumn don’t solely cause cases of the common cold to spike, but there are a few factors that contribute to more people getting sick.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 19 September 2024

Knowing CPR is a skill that can save someone’s life until the emergency services arrive. Unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to perform this essential skill confidently.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 May 2024

As our bodies change over time, our health needs change too. Nuffield Health has distinguished four Men's Life Stages to help inform and support you to get the treatment you need, whatever stage you're at.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 December 2015