Wellbeing at Work

Our experts provide some key information to help you live well at work, wherever you're working at the moment.

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Nuffield Health's Head of Charity Brendan Street shares two cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help retrain your body and mind to sleep well at night.

Updated: Thursday 23 March 2023

Published: Wednesday 5 October 2016

Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Luke Cousins shares eight lifestyle tips to help you sleep better.

Updated: Thursday 23 March 2023

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

As a line manager, it can be difficult knowing how to approach conversations about emotional distress. Here are six key steps to help staff move from barely surviving, back to thriving.

Updated: Thursday 23 March 2023

Published: Thursday 4 October 2018

Bringing up mental health with your employer can be tricky. Discover our tips on how to get the conversation started.

Updated: Thursday 23 March 2023

Published: Thursday 4 October 2018

Exercise is a great way to help lower your blood pressure levels. Ben Kelly, Director of Research and Outcomes, explains five of the best exercises.

Updated: Thursday 16 March 2023

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked, but only 3 in 10 people acknowledge that exercise helps their mental health, according to latest data from our Healthier Nation Index. Brendan Street, Head of Emotional Wellbeing, explains how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.

Updated: Thursday 16 March 2023

Published: Monday 15 April 2019

There is a clear gap in knowledge and support surrounding the menopause. Mental Health National Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Charity Brendan Street discuss their pioneering educational research project with Manchester Metropolitan University that aims to increase visibility and change perceptions.

Updated: Thursday 9 March 2023

Published: Friday 20 August 2021

Too busy to workout? Making time for your fitness will always pay off, so here's some tips from our Personal Trainers to help you keep on track with your health when time is short.

Updated: Tuesday 7 February 2023

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

Not getting as much exercise as you’d like? Whether you’re still working from home, or you’ve become less active since the pandemic, Professor Ben Kelly, Head of Clinical Research has five tips to help get you moving and improve your health.

Updated: Tuesday 10 January 2023

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

A high blood glucose level (which may also be referred to as a high blood sugar level) can be actively controlled through exercise.

Updated: Wednesday 21 December 2022

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

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: Wednesday 14 December 2022

Published: Tuesday 19 November 2019

We all experience stress at various points in our lives. Here's how to recognise it and build the resilience needed to face it.

Updated: Wednesday 9 November 2022

Published: Friday 8 July 2016

This audio body scan from MindLab's Dr Gail Davies is a simple mindfulness technique to help you reconnect with your senses and become more aware of your most important asset - your body.

Updated: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Your heart holds the secret to your stress levels. Nuffield Health's Head of Clinical Wellbeing explains why, and how you can use heart rate variability to combat the effects of stress.

Updated: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Tuesday 23 June 2015

Making an effort to relax might sound counterintuitive, but it's vital to your emotional and physical wellbeing. Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, suggests a few techniques to help you unwind before you unravel.

Updated: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

According to our Healthier Nation Index – a survey of more than 8,000 Britons about their health since the start of the pandemic – 41% of people said their mental health is worse than this time last year. Dr Gail Davies shares some mindfulness tips to help you become more resilient when faced with challenges.

Updated: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

This International Women's Day, Gosia Bowling, Emotional Wellbeing National Lead at Nuffield Health, explains why women face an increased risk of burnout, and what employers can do to close the burnout gap.

Updated: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Tuesday 8 March 2022

Did you know that your heart sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart? Find out how you can train your heart rate to improve your emotional wellbeing.

Updated: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Tuesday 12 July 2016

The Wellbeing Wheel lists all the elements that contribute to our overall emotional health. Plot your own wellbeing to see the areas of your life you could dedicate more time to.

Updated: Friday 7 October 2022

Published: Monday 24 October 2016

Food is an energy source. Used well, it will maintain a steady energy level throughout the day, used badly and your energy levels will peak and trough, along with your ability to function properly. Our expert tips will help you get the most out of your diet to feel great every day.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016