Winter wellbeing

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

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

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

The temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter. As we head into winter, our risk of catching colds and the flu rises, but there’s lots of things we can do to boost our immunity.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 November 2019

With flu season approaching, we sat down with Nuffield Health National Lead for GP Services Dr Unnati Desai to help dispel some common myths about getting vaccinated.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 21 September 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: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 19 September 2024

With winter comes colder weather, darker nights and that inevitable virus that’s ‘doing the rounds’ but how do you know if it’s flu? Justin Jones, Head of Physiology & Clinical Development at Nuffield Health looks at how to recognise, treat and prevent the symptoms of flu.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 13 November 2019

Dr Davina Deniszczyc fills us in on whether vitamins, supplements and medicines can really help you avoid and recover from colds and flus.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 11 February 2016

This workout has been specifically designed to get you fit for ski season.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 10 November 2015

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 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

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: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Friday 25 November 2022

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: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 20 December 2022

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: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Friday 2 December 2022

Holidays can be stressful when you're out of your normal eating routine and so many activities revolve around food. Elisha Edwards provides some tips for eating more mindfully this Christmas. After a tough year, the Christmas festivities may find us eating and drinking more than normal.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 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: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 12 September 2024

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: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024

Christmas is a time for celebration for many of us, but it can also induce anxiety and raise expectations, causing cause feelings of worry, panic, and sadness.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 November 2023

Christmas is often associated with drink-laden celebrations and for many, the idea of not drinking over the festive period can appear difficult.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 27 November 2023

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: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 5 December 2023

During the colder months, a lack of sunlight and harsh and wintery conditions can leave skin looking and feeling dry, flaky, parched, and dull.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Friday 8 November 2019