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Sleep is not an ‘option’, it’s something our bodies require to function at our best. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly, explains the benefits of quality sleep, what happens if you don’t get enough of it, and how you can improve your sleep.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 5 June 2017

Want to know a great all-round workout plan to keep you fit, tight, strong and healthy? Look no further.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 20 October 2015

Cataracts are the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide, but they can also be reversed with surgery, as long as you act early. Here are the 3 most common types of cataracts, their symptoms and what causes them, so you can both prevent and identify them.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Friday 28 May 2021

There is a wide range of support available for people struggling with suicidal thoughts. This can range from talking therapy, medication or psychiatric support if required.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 28 September 2023

Companies and individuals are always on the hunt for innovative ways to limit the negative effects of desk work. Whether you’re concerned about back pain or productivity, a standing desk has something for you.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 20 November 2023

Struggling to find the motivation to get or stay fit? Fitness says more about your future health than you may think. All you have to do is listen to your heart.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Friday 20 May 2016

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: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 9 November 2023

New figures, published today by healthcare provider Nuffield Health, reveal that the over 65s are the UKs most frequent gym users, highlighting the increasing importance of good health and fitness to the older generation. Across Nuffield Health’s 75 UK fitness and wellbeing gyms, figures show that septuagenarians are actually leading the way, with gym usage peaking at age 72, at eight visits per month on average – up from aged 68 in 2013.*

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 23 April 2015

Worried about radiation levels in medical scans? If you're concerned, understanding more about radiation and the amount we absorb from things like flights and spending time in the sun can help put your mind at ease before a scan.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Friday 16 September 2016

Gym anxiety, or “gymtimidation” is common in people joining the gym for the first time or returning after some time off. If you’re worried about how you look or that people will be watching you, you’re not alone. These thoughts and feelings are extremely common and typically stem from a fear of the unknown.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Following the initial agreement of the strategic partnership on 21 August 2023, Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, and Icon Group, Australia’s largest specialist oncology services provider, are announcing the next step in their strategic partnership through a new collaboration at Nuffield Health Cancer Centre London (CCL) and exploring growth opportunities across the network.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Friday 12 January 2024

Steve Gray is retiring as CEO and Alex Perry has been appointed as his successor.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 16 May 2024

We all love to smile, but so-called 'smile lines', or nasolabial folds, can make us look sad and tired. So what are the best ways to treat them?

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

As we age, our muscle mass starts to shrink. This can put extra pressure on our joints and increase our risk of joint pain and conditions like arthritis. Thankfully, painful joints are avoidable no matter what age you are.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 26 October 2023

Not sure what to expect after pelvic organ prolapse surgery? Jo Lang, National Lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at Nuffield Health, explains what happens after surgery and shares her tips for a healthy recovery.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 2 March 2020

Expert advice on the pros and cons of body contouring and liposuction surgery from Mr Marc Pacifico, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 20 August 2015

Getting the right amount of sleep is essential to living a healthy life. In this guide, Nuffield Health's sleep experts cover everything you need to know about insomnia and how to treat it.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 13 April 2023

Your genetic body type can determine how well you respond to different exercises. Nuffield Health Head of Physiology Jay Brewer talks us through the three key body types and how best to train for your shape.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

Suicide is still a taboo subject that many of us find difficult to talk about. When we do have these conversations, our choice of language matters.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Friday 29 September 2023

Whether we’re at work or at home, we all use screens for one thing or another. The overwhelming majority of people in the UK own a smartphone and many of us work jobs that involve sitting in front of a screen for up to ten hours a day.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024