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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Depending on your needs and history with contraception, starting or changing your method can be a daunting experience. Thankfully, there are plenty of options available today to make safe sex easy.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Friday 3 May 2024

Getting a vasectomy is one of life’s big decisions, so here’s some advice to help you ensure you’re doing it for the right reasons.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Thursday 13 August 2015

From the causes of fertility issues, to the likelihood of success - Nuffield Health Consultant Dr Helen Lyall answers some of the most common questions around male fertility.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Monday 2 November 2015

A brief guide to being proactive about your health at this stage of your life.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

After your chaotic 20’s, you’re a little more mature and comfortable in your own skin. All your hard work is beginning to pay off, whether it’s a promotion at work, raising a family, or buying a home - you’re starting to think long term.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

Turning 40 no longer means you’re “over the hill”. If you have a young family, they still need you at your best but as they grow up, you’re finding more time for yourself.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

Growing older can be some of the best years in a man’s life. Whether it’s finally taking that trip of a lifetime or spending quality time with your growing family, slowing down may seem like a long way off yet.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

The health of our skin is affected by what we put on it as well as what we put into our bodies. In this article Coralie Steingold, our National Operations Beauty Manager, offers her top tips for men to look after their skin.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 16 June 2021

Men are then more likely to adopt a critical repair approach rather than a maintenance approach to health help seeking. It’s like running your car into the ground then going to the garage, rather than having regular services. We'll discuss why men don’t take care of themselves as much as women, and what we can do about it.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Saturday 12 June 2021

An irregular heartbeat or ‘arrhythmia’ is a fluctuation or permanent change to the rhythm of the heart. In some cases, an inconsistent or ‘offbeat’ rhythm is nothing to worry about. For other people, an irregular heartbeat can be a sign of something more serious.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 August 2024

Heart-related issues can impact people from all walks of life. In the UK, more than 7 million people grapple with heart and circulatory conditions, and these diseases are responsible for nearly 170,000 deaths.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Friday 27 October 2023

What you eat can have a huge impact on the health of your cardiovascular system, so take control your risk of heart disease by making smart food choices.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Thursday 27 August 2015

Packing a maternity bag full of essentials is an often-overlooked part of giving birth. Make labour a lot more comfortable by ticking bits and pieces off your checklist in the weeks running up to your due date. To help, we’ve put together a list of essentials to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 15 November 2023

We all know stopping smoking is not easy.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

Been inactive has been strongly linked to the development of high blood pressure. Patrick Atkinson, Health and Wellbeing Physiologist at Nuffield Health, explains how physical activity can reduce high blood pressure, and what type of exercises you should be focusing on.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 March 2023

Physiology Programme Lead Jade Kirke explains the impact of smoking and vaping on blood pressure, along with some tips on how to quit.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Friday 5 May 2023

A girl getting her first period can be a distressing and confusing time. When the menstrual cycle begins, emotions can be difficult to process, and physical symptoms can make it harder for them to maintain healthy activity levels throughout adolescence. All of this can have a negative impact on how young girls view and participate in sport both in and outside school.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 11 October 2023

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