Seasonal Health

With the changing seasons come different challenges for your health. Nuffield Health experts provide seasonal advice to help you stay fighting fit whatever the weather, from hay fever season to cold and flu season.

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Follow these tips for building a healthy immune system to help fight infection.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

For many of us, exercise is a great way to manage our physical and mental health. This can make the festive period – with all the talk of rest, food, and relaxation – difficult to navigate.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 5 December 2023

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

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Friday 22 November 2024

For some of us, winter means adapting our training regime to stay fit and healthy. Thankfully, switching up how we exercise during the cold months isn’t as tricky as it might sound.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 31 January 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: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024

We often associate the summer with sunshine and feeling happier, however around 10% of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) cases occur during the warmer months.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 5 June 2024

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

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

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

Boosting productivity and working towards achieving your goals doesn’t have to feel daunting and unattainable. Sometimes, the most effective course of action for our physical and mental health is to take a step back and look at simple and manageable ways of improving our day-to-day productivity.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Thursday 12 September 2024

Nuffield Health's GP National Lead, Dr Unnati Desai shares her expertise on some of the more common conditions, myths and issues that often arise during the winter, and how to recognise, understand and treat them

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Friday 2 December 2022

A change in season can have a big impact on our skin. As the temperature drops and the weather worsens a range of skin conditions can appear or be exacerbated. Understanding the effects of those changes and how you can combat them can help to ensure that your skin remains healthy all year round.

Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026

Published: Friday 25 November 2022

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

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

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

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