Women's Health

The female body has its own life story and its needs change throughout that journey. Our experts provide advice to help you make the right choices at the right time in these women's health articles. We also provide a guide through the stages of a woman's life. 

Pregnancy

Monday 4 September 2017

Breast screening is the most effective way of detecting breast cancer early, yet many women are worried about the process. Here, real women who’ve had mammograms share their tips and experience.

Thursday 31 August 2017

Small changes to your lifestyle could make you happier, and see you living a longer healthier life. There's no magic cure, but we have a few top tips to keep mind and body firing on all cylinders well into retirement.

Monday 3 July 2017

Blood tests aren’t just about finding disease, they’re also a great tool for checking what’s happening 'under the hood' for a better understanding of general health and wellbeing.

Monday 5 June 2017

If you’re not sleeping enough, the effects could be more significant that bags under your eyes. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly, explains how your size and your sleep are closely linked.

Monday 5 June 2017

A lack of sleep can have dramatic but hidden effects on how you think and feel. Dr Ben Kelly, Head of Preventative Medicine at Nuffield Health, explains.

Friday 26 May 2017

Back pain will affect a third of us this year. Nuffield Health Physiotherapy Lead, John Taylor, busts four popular myths about cause and treatment.

Tuesday 23 May 2017

Wondering how to improve your health and wellbeing? Jessica O’Dwyer, Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist, explains why starting with Nutritional Therapy makes more sense than you might think.

Thursday 11 May 2017

Making an effort to relax might sound counterintuitive, but it's vital to your emotional and physical wellbeing. Brendan Street, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Clinical Lead, suggests a few techniques to help you unwind before you unravel.

Monday 9 January 2017

This 20-minute workout, developed with Nuffield Health experts in pregnancy fitness, is designed to build strength and mobility to help you through labor and the demands of motherhood.

Monday 12 December 2016

Large and heavy breasts can be a big problem for some women. Here are six signs you should do something about them.