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The menstrual cycle encompasses far more than just a period. Whether you’re interested in learning more about your own cycle, or your child has recently gotten their first period, you’re in the right place. Dispelling common myths about menstruation and the female cycle helps us all understand the ‘time of the month’ as part of a bigger picture. Senior physiotherapist Hazel Eatwell provides a detailed insight into the menstrual cycle.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 27 July 2023

The invention of the Oxford Knee revolutionised orthopaedic surgery. This short documentary charts the innovations of the last 40 years that have made it one of the most successful and widely used partial knee replacements in the world.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 5 October 2016

They say mathematics can explain the universe. It can also explain why you’re not achieving your weight loss goals. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly crunches the numbers.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 5 January 2017

Create hundreds of nutritious oat recipes with these tasty topping suggestions from Nutritional Therapist Jessica Andersson.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 November 2016

Cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are the conditions most likely to affect your vision. Here's how we treat, prevent and manage the three thieves of sight.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 21 June 2017

The best way to achieve a naturally curvy look with breast augmentation is using silicone implants.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Keeping active is our best chance at living a long and healthy life, and it’s never too late to try something new. So here’s five of the best exercise classes for the over 55s to try.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 2 May 2016

The Wellbeing Wheel lists all the elements that contribute to our overall emotional health. Plot your own wellbeing to see the areas of your life you could dedicate more time to.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 October 2016

With interest in protein shakes and powders growing more every year, questions around usage, benefits, training supplementation, and how much is too much are more common than ever.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 17 February 2016

The holy month of Ramadan marks a period of fasting for Muslims around the world. This religious obligation requires those who are fit and able to abstain for eating and drinking during daylight hours. We’ve put together the guide below to answer any questions you might have about fasting, nutrition, what and when to eat, and who’s exempt from fasting during Ramadan.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 29 January 2024

If you’re curious about what to wear to the gym or enjoy expanding your workout wardrobe, you’re in the right place. From trainers to sports bras, our expert advice will make choosing a comfortable and practical gym outfit a lot easier.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

Blood tests are a great way to unearth the root cause of problems and symptoms that been bothering you. Keep reading to find out what a blood test can do and how to book one yourself.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 4 July 2017

If you have very large, heavy breasts you might consider having cosmetic surgery to reduce them in size.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Graham Morland explains what supersets are, what they're good for and when to do them.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Working from home has quickly become normal life for many of us. A large percentage of the population works with a computer or laptop every day, often with suboptimal home office set-ups that can be harmful to our eyes.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 1 June 2020

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what isolation and compound exercises are, what they’re good for and when to use them.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 25 June 2019

Ever wonder how long it takes to notice changes from your new exercise routine? Discover the timeline of benefits you can expect to see and feel over the period of a year.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 1 April 2019

The human body isn’t perfect and developing a hernia is often caused by things you can't control. Here are four things you can.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

There are a few simple ways to reduce your risk of getting kidney stones. Fluid and diet play an important preventative role.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

Sleeve gastrectomy is now the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the UK. Mr Simon Gibson, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Nuffield Health Glasgow, explains what’s behind its growing popularity.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 22 February 2016