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Having fun while you cook a meal with your children and eat together reaps benefits for the whole family. Nutritional Therapists, Jackie Donkin and Anna Pugh, remind us why and share their delicious family recipes.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 29 July 2019

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: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

Finding the motivation to exercise and change your lifestyle can be challenging. Discover how to reach your long-term fitness goals.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

Taking time in the kitchen could be a novel way to improve your health. Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward explains how.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

Rehab is something we’re all familiar with. Sporting injuries are common and require a programme of physiotherapy and sometimes medical attention to allow you to get back on track. It can be a lengthy and painful process. But a new practice is emerging, which allies itself to the mantra ‘prevention is better than cure’. The process is called ‘Prehab’.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Discover activities that will help your family stay fit and well while having fun at the same time. You'll barely even notice you're exercising.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 27 February 2019

Having a CT or MRI scan can be a little intimidating. That's why our Manchester Diagnostic Suite has installed ambient technology to help put control back into the hands of the patient. Experience it for yourself here.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 7 November 2016

Health assessments aren’t just to identify health issues, they can also help you optimise your health and wellbeing. Luke Cousins, Regional Clinical Lead Physiologist, shines a light on health assessments at Nuffield Health and why you might decide to have one.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 12 October 2021

Struggling to break bad habits and get healthy? Research Fellow and behaviour expert, Dr Sophie Attwood has four tips to boost your chances of success.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Thursday 23 February 2017

If your children refuse to eat certain foods, you’re not alone. Here's some of the most common reasons for fussy eating.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 15 February 2017

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: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Thursday 30 June 2016

Do you know how much sugar you should be consuming? Sugar is part of a healthy balanced diet but as it is can be hidden in foods we often consume too much. This sugar infographic explains how to find the balance.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 30 November 2015

Use our mix and match guide below to create a variety of delicious and nutritious balanced lunches.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

All men are born with a prostate, but many of us aren’t sure what it does and how it works. Because of its location and function, it can be difficult to detect problems like prostate enlargement or prostate cancer early on, especially in older men.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 May 2024

Use our mix and match guide below to create a variety of delicious and nutritious balanced dinners.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Our brains are telling us to eat more while our bodies suffer for it. Research Fellow and behaviour expert, Dr Sophie Attwood explains four bad habits you’ve probably formed and how to break them.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Friday 27 January 2017

Lunch should provide around a third of your child’s nutrient intake so it’s important to make it healthy and balanced. Get the kids involved with this fun and healthy recipe.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 16 November 2015

Training for a marathon isn't just about running. Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Joanne Hart shares nutritional advice for boosting energy levels before, during, and after your training sessions.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Friday 4 December 2015

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

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

Packing a maternity bag full of essentials is an often-overlooked part of giving birth. Make labour a lot more comfortable by ticking bits and pieces off your checklist in the weeks running up to your due date. To help, we’ve put together a list of essentials to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 15 November 2023