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If constant stress and overwhelming feelings of dread and despair have you feeling tired and disillusioned with your day-to-day life, you may be experiencing burnout.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 21 October 2024

Living the busy lives that we do it can be hard to keep track of the food that we eat. Snacking is a quick fix for when we’re on the go and can be a good way to maintain our blood sugar levels, but it can also lead to unhealthy eating and weight gain.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

Finding the right things to eat as part of a balanced, enriching diet is a daily struggle for millions. In our hectic lives we seldom stop to think about what the best choices are when it comes to meals.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Thursday 30 June 2016

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 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 16 November 2016

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: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 11 October 2019

If you suffer with high blood pressure, snacking can be difficult. Living with hypertension can mean drastic dietary changes that mean some fatty, high-calorie snacks are now off the menu. Thankfully, there are many tasty alternatives to your favourite snacks. Keep reading to find out how you can still enjoying snacks if you have high blood pressure.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 1 February 2017

Most of us are aware that being more active has a range of health benefits, but our busy schedules can make achieving the NHS recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week difficult.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 10 October 2016

Being stationary throughout the day could be significantly impacting your health. Professional Head of Clinical Wellbeing, Jay Brewer, explains.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 10 October 2016

Feel like you're too busy for a workout? Think again. 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: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

Whether you work in an office or from home, it doesn’t take long for poor posture and an unergonomic workspace to damage to your back. At work, one of the best things you can do for your long-term health and productivity is to get up and take regular breaks away from your workstation.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 23 September 2015

Is a bad hip stopping you from doing everyday things? Mr Wilhelm Wagner, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, reveals the signs you might need a new one.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 10 February 2016

Pinpointing the exact cause of pain in and around your shoulders can be a difficult task. Often, discomfort is linked to issues in the mid-back, neck, or even the lower back. Understanding more about the shoulder blade and how things can go wrong is crucial to finding long-term relief and starting effective physiotherapy treatment.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Thursday 8 August 2024

Everyone knows exercise will help lower your blood pressure, but this little trick can help accelerate the drop. Best of all, it takes next to no effort. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly explains.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 30 January 2017

Protein is a core macronutrient that aids with muscle growth and repair. If we’re not eating enough protein, staying healthy and recovering after illness or injury becomes more difficult. If you’re looking for high protein foods and easy ways to get more protein in your diet, Elisha Edwards has all the detailed dietary information you need, below.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 November 2023

If step counting is your thing, you’ll have seen the number 10,000 everywhere. Most of us have never stopped to think about where this number comes from. We’ve dived into the fact and the fiction of walking 10,000 steps a day to bring you the origins, health benefits, and studies surrounding this magic number.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 15 September 2023

Going to the gym for the first time doesn’t need to be daunting. Adam Hameed, personal trainer at Nuffield Health, offers some beginner workouts to help you feel confident and get the most out of your gym time.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 18 December 2019

Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital officially opened its new administrative facility on Thursday 20 August, marking a significant step in the hospital's ongoing investment in patient care, service expansion and future growth.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Designed by Nuffield Health Personal Trainer Stacey Mountain, this intense workout focuses on your legs and glutes, taking you through a range of movements to build strength.

Updated: Thursday 20 August 2026

Published: Friday 3 February 2017

Men may not like to talk about their health issues, but seldom can they hide the signs that something is wrong. Here are seven signals he’s holding something back.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Thursday 22 December 2016

Need motivation to get off the couch? Nuffield Health’s Head of Fitness, Chris Foster, gives six no nonsense reasons why you should get active, now.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Monday 7 September 2015