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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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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 October 2015

For fitness enthusiasts, the summer can be a challenging time. Whilst it's important to keep active during these months, doing so in the face of soaring temperatures can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. With temperatures seemingly rising year on year it’s important to adjust the way we do exercise to make sure we train safely and effectively during a heatwave.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 July 2023

This International Women's Day, Gosia Bowling, Emotional Wellbeing National Lead at Nuffield Health, explains why women face an increased risk of burnout, and what employers can do to close the burnout gap.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 March 2022

Physiotherapy isn’t a treatment reserved for elite athletes, or even for those recovering from an injury. In fact it can be used to improve your health in many surprising ways. Here are five signs that you may need physiotherapy.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015

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 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021

We all know the benefits of relaxation and that we should be doing it more, but a lot of us don’t really know how. Making a conscious effort to relax might sound counterintuitive, but learning how to deliberately unwind can have a tangible positive impact on our long-term health and wellbeing.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 14 May 2024

Several things can cause low libido in men. They include getting older, the presence of an underlying health condition, relationship issues, or a hormone imbalance. If you’re a man and you’re concerned about your sex drive, interest, or desire, keep reading to learn more about the common causes, signs, and symptoms.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 24 May 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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 2 December 2024

Testicular cancer can be difficult for men to talk about. Unfortunately, silence on the subject can lead to a lack of understanding and difficulty identifying problematic lumps. Keep reading for expert information and advice on what to look out for and when to get yourself checked out by a professional.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 4 April 2024

Understanding how to properly check your testicles for lumps is something every man should know how to do. Getting to know their unique size and shape makes spotting abnormalities like lumps and areas of swelling easier.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 15 May 2024

After years of debate, the jury’s still out on whether the prostate specific-antigen (PSA) test does more harm than good for men. Dr Davina Deniszczyc, Medical Executive Director of Nuffield Health, looks at the pros and cons.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 6 April 2016

All men are born with a prostate, but many of us aren’t sure what it does and how it works. Because of its location and function, it can be difficult to detect problems like prostate enlargement or prostate cancer early on, especially in older men.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 May 2024

It’s never easy to tell someone they've got cancer, but for Consultant Urologists like Mr John Donohue, the burden might be lightened if men knew more about what to expect. As we explore in this article, in most cases, there’s plenty of time to decide what your next steps will look like.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 16 November 2015

Too embarrassed to get your prostate checked? Unsure of what to expect from a rectal examination? Mr Gareth Brown, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Nuffield Health Cardiff & Vale Hospital, explains why it's well worth a few awkward moments.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 23 November 2015

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 15 October 2021

You’ve chosen your Personal Trainer and purchased some sessions, but what now? Feeling a little anxious? No need for nerves. Ross Harris, Nuffield Health’s National Fitness Operations Manager, offers pointers on how to prepare.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 March 2017

Contrary to popular belief, personal training isn’t about barking orders like a Drill Sergeant - it’s about breaking the barriers to help you achieve your personal goals. Here's five ways Personal Trainers can help you to win your fitness battles.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 10 September 2018

Pelvic floor training has changed a lot in recent years. With so many devices available, claims about building pelvic floor strength and curing incontinence are commonplace. Confused? Unsure where to start with pelvic floor muscle training? You’re not alone.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 24 August 2023

If you’ve been told your cholesterol levels are high, there are exercise habits you can adopt to help combat the problem.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016