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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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

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

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 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024

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

When your circadian rhythm fails to synchronise with the local time zone, you can be left feeling exhausted and disorientated. If you’re a frequent flyer, you’ve likely felt jetlagged at one point or another.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 1 August 2023

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

If you suffer with chronic pain or inflammation of the joints, winter can be a tough time. As the nights draw in and we start to feel the chill of winter, our joint pain can start to worsen if we aren’t prepared.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 7 December 2023

Injuring yourself on the mountain can be a scary and frustrating time. Nuffield Health Senior Physiotherapist Andrew Letheren offers some sage advice for what to do if you take a tumble on the slopes.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Flying is one of the most trusted methods of transport in the world today. Many of us silently dread the ascent to 30,000 feet and there are some minor and potentially severe ailments and conditions that can develop when we get there.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 June 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: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 5 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: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Thursday 9 November 2023

Going alcohol-free doesn't have to mean drinking endless orange juice or water. Mary Cotter's mocktail recipes will help you toast in style.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Eczema can make your skin red, dry, and itchy. At times, the itch can feel almost impossible to resist. While this can offer temporary relief, it's best avoided, as itching can lead to additional soreness, pigmentation, and make your skin more prone to infection.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 18 September 2024

The enjoyment of spring and summer can often be hampered by the onset of hayfever symptoms. Dr Unnati Desai, national GP lead at Nuffield Health, shares her expertise on everything you need to know, from the most common symptoms to the best ways to alleviate them.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 March 2023

Allergies can dominate your life, forcing you to avoid animals, restaurants and even the outdoors without ever understanding why. But gaining control of allergies could be simpler than you thought.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 4 July 2017

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

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 19 October 2015