Wellbeing at Work

We spend on average 35 hours a week at work, so your working day has a huge influence on your wellbeing. Our experts provide some key information to help you live well at work. 

Emotional Wellbeing at Work Staying active at work Musculoskeletal health Seasonal health Healthy Eating at Work

Updated: Friday 14 February 2020

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: Tuesday 4 February 2020

Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Physiologist Jade Wells provides her tips for having a good night of restorative sleep.

Updated: Monday 3 February 2020

Here are five tips, starting easiest first, to help you get more active on a daily basis.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

For two decades, Wendy's life was dominated by pain that left her immobile and painkillers that wiped her out. Intimidated by gyms, but desperate for a solution, she has transitioned from pain to personal training and has never looked back.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

After a seven-year break from TaekwonDo, it was just three months before Sam was representing England at the European Championships. She explains how she trained to become an elite athlete while working full time at Microsoft.

Updated: Friday 3 January 2020

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affected over half a million workers in 2017. Arm yourself with the best knowledge to tackle them if you're affected.

Updated: Friday 3 January 2020

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 3 January 2020

Simon Cabot, Nuffield Health physiotherapist provides some tips for keeping your back healthy when you're on the go.

Updated: Friday 3 January 2020

Our natural response to musculoskeletal pain is to do as little as possible. But what if that pain is persistent? Regional Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Adam Bellis, explains how exercise can help manage pain and get you on the path to recovery.

Updated: Friday 20 December 2019

Regular Health MOTs are included in every gym member’s package. Here’s just five of many reasons we think they’re invaluable.

Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2019

These cognitive behavioural therapy techniques retrain your body and mind to sleep well at night. Brendan Street explains the basic formula.

Updated: Thursday 21 November 2019

As the days get cooler, we continue our recipe series with this classic to warm you up.

Updated: Tuesday 19 November 2019

The temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter. As we head into winter we’re all at a greater risk of catching colds or the flu, but there’s lots you can do to boost your immune system to help avoid the misery.

Updated: Friday 25 October 2019

Health and Halloween don’t usually go hand in hand. We know how tricky it can be to escape the influx of sugary snacks this time of year. So why not get the family together to bake these delicious yet nutritious pumpkin oat biscuits?

Updated: Monday 23 September 2019

Almost half of employees feel their work is having a negative impact on their health, research has found. This costs employers £billions in loss of productivity every year. So how can employees stay healthy at work?

Updated: Tuesday 17 September 2019

Use this quiz to identify your key character strength and find out more about how to use it to your advantage.

Updated: Thursday 5 September 2019

Getting a good night's sleep isn't just about having energy for the day ahead, it has real effects on your health. Physiologist Jade Wells explains.

Updated: Thursday 15 August 2019

What is so great about oats? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Jessica Andersson explains their superpowers and why they're the best start to the day.

Updated: Thursday 6 June 2019

Today, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance on how employers can support their employees as part of a wider aim to increase levels of physical activity among British workers.

Updated: Thursday 30 May 2019

The return to work after maternity or paternity leave holds a lot of emotional challenges. Here's some expert tips for coping with the transition.