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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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

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

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

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

High intensity has a huge following and has quickly become one of the most popular ways to workout. But why? Keep reading to find out why HIIT has soared in popularity, and what it can do to keep you looking and feeling healthy.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 March 2017

For most of us, setting our fitness goals is the easy part. It’s sticking to them that’s the tricky part. Whether you’re looking to stay on track and hit a new personal best, or you’re struggling to stay motivated with a new weight loss plan, we’ve got some expert tips to keep you on track.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 25 November 2016

It’s estimated sleep apnoea goes undiagnosed in as many as 5% of adults in the UK. The difficulty of course, is it only happens while you sleep. Here are six signs to wake up to.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 29 July 2016

Breast screening is the most effective way of detecting breast cancer early, yet many women are worried about the process. Here, real women who’ve had mammograms share their tips and experience.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 4 September 2017

From early on, women are taught to check for lumps in their breasts. But lumps aren’t the only sign you should see a specialist. Here are four more.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 17 June 2016

With no waiting lists, Wendy was able to get rapid treatment for her varicose veins. Follow her journey with this interactive timeline and see just how quickly she was back to her best.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

You don't have to give up on fitness when you are pregnant. Fitness Manager Marie Coburn provides a trimester-by-trimester guide to exercising safely.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 4 August 2016

It’s perfectly normal to want fresh, rejuvenated, and youthful skin. Unfortunately, certain products and treatments can do more harm than good in the long run.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 27 July 2015

If you’re wondering what a healthy cholesterol reading looks like, you’re not alone. Continue with Dr Unnati Desai to find out what your levels mean and what changes you can make to avoid a potentially problematic cholesterol reading.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 22 November 2016