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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Caution is key when spending time in the sun. GP and Nuffield Health Dermatology Lead, Dr Unnati Desai explains how UV radiation causes skin cancer.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 April 2019

Heat exhaustion is a potentially serious condition that usually occurs when we’re unprepared and dehydrated. Prevention is always the best course of action and knowing how to prepare and spot the signs can help keep you safe and make your time in the summer sun a lot more enjoyable.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 26 June 2024

The effects of the pandemic have been significant, and we’ve seen the impact of long COVID on physical and mental health. GP and Dermatology Lead Dr Unnati Desai explains the symptoms of long COVID, and how you can both self-manage and get rehabilitation for these.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 27 September 2021

Sleep is not an ‘option’, it’s something our bodies require to function at our best. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly, explains the benefits of quality sleep, what happens if you don’t get enough of it, and how you can improve your sleep.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 5 June 2017

Struggling to find the motivation to get or stay fit? Fitness says more about your future health than you may think. All you have to do is listen to your heart.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Friday 20 May 2016

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: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 9 November 2023

Not sure what to expect after pelvic organ prolapse surgery? Jo Lang, National Lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at Nuffield Health, explains what happens after surgery and shares her tips for a healthy recovery.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 2 March 2020

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: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 13 April 2023

If you're considering fertility treatment it can be useful to know what to expect from the process ahead. This guide provides an outline of the typical journey and who will see you at each point.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 October 2015

Struggling to conceive can put a strain on your relationships and your wellbeing. There are many reasons why it may not be happening for you right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a way through it.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 25 August 2015

‘Gymtimidation’ refers to both the use of new equipment and training styles as well as the feeling of intimidation when stepping into the gym. Olivia Tyler, clinical fitness regional lead at Nuffield Health, shares common scenarios of ‘gymtimidation’ and how to recognise and overcome them.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Friday 23 December 2022

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: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

With winter well underway, it’s time to plan your winter fitness routine. To help you stay on track, Clinical Fitness Lead Adam Byrne has put together some of his top tips for exercising in cold weather.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 20 December 2022

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 15 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024

Heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer. Thankfully, a lot of the risk-factors that contribute to it and cause it are preventable.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Friday 11 September 2015

For some people, exercise is an intimidating word that conjures up images of fitness classes and marathons. The reality is that movement and exercise are for everyone, no matter what your ability or starting point. There are loads of free ways you can get moving and incorporate exercise into your day without attending the gym or pushing yourself too hard.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Monday 15 April 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects men of all ages. ED is characterised by an inability or difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection that’s firm enough for sex. It can affect confidence levels, reduce libido (sex drive), and make sexual intercourse with a partner difficult.

Updated: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 14 May 2024

Conversations about menopause should be a normal part of working life. Working during the menopause can make a difficult time even more stressful, so it’s important we all better understand the common challenges that can arise in the workplace during this time.

Updated: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Published: Friday 15 October 2021

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: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Published: Monday 11 November 2019

Men may not like to talk about their health issues, but seldom can they hide the signs that something is wrong. Here are seven signals he’s holding something back.

Updated: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Published: Thursday 22 December 2016