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If you’ve recently had a baby, on the outside it may seem like you’ve recovered, but has your pelvis recovered internally? Jo Dafforn, Clinical Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapy discusses 4 symptoms you may experience as a new mum, and how our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists can help.

Updated: Friday 5 May 2023

Published: Tuesday 7 September 2021

Niki May Young takes us through her 360+ Health Assessment experience, and the surprising discoveries that were made.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

When Tom was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 43, his long-felt suspicions had been confirmed. He was the latest in his family to be diagnosed, and the youngest.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

Going alcohol-free doesn't have to mean drinking endless orange juice or water. Mary Cotter's mocktail recipes will help you toast in style.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Over 100 nurses and healthcare professionals from the NHS and independent sector joined a webinar on Monday 17 April 2023 to discuss how nurses can be supported to become healthier; physically, mentally and emotionally.

Updated: Thursday 27 April 2023

Published: Thursday 27 April 2023

A new survey of 8,000 UK adults has found that the cost-of-living crisis has dealt a major blow to the nation's health, with the majority of British adults reporting that it has had a negative impact on their physical health (60%) and mental health (59%) in the past year.

Updated: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Published: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Pilates has become a major wellbeing trend in recent years, but its benefits aren’t just for fitness buffs. Here’s how Clinical Pilates can work for those living with injury and a range of health conditions.

Updated: Thursday 13 April 2023

Published: Monday 17 October 2016

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: Wednesday 12 April 2023

Published: Thursday 23 April 2015

As the UK’s largest health and wellbeing charity, we are driven by our purpose to build a healthier nation.

Updated: Wednesday 12 April 2023

Published: Tuesday 11 April 2023

Having taken up the role on an interim basis in December last year, Matthew is joining the Charity permanently and will lead the Charity’s finance, legal and risk teams.

Updated: Tuesday 11 April 2023

Published: Tuesday 11 April 2023

If your duathlon is two months away, start to achieve consistent results by following this training programme from Personal Trainer Ryan Burn.

Updated: Thursday 6 April 2023

Published: Thursday 12 May 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 6 April 2023

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

A third of over 60 year olds say their mental health had suffered as a result of cancelled or delayed diagnostic tests or operations, with a quarter (25%) worried their physical health would also deteriorate, according to a new survey released today from Nuffield Health.

Updated: Wednesday 5 April 2023

Published: Friday 16 August 2019

Circuit training is a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength endurance. Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains how it works, what you can expect and the best ways to fit it into your week.

Updated: Tuesday 4 April 2023

Published: Wednesday 30 December 2016

Looking for a workout that targets both your cardiovascular system and muscles while improving bone density? Wellbeing Personal Trainer Alexandra Cadman, explains the benefits of perimenopause exercises and how to perform them safely.

Updated: Monday 3 April 2023

Published: Wednesday 22 March 2023

Many of us have heard of, or had, physiotherapy, but not many of us know what it actually is, what it does, or how many different types there are (spoiler: a lot!). Three Nuffield Health physiotherapists, Jodie Breach, Laura Stocks and Sharon Helsby, answer the 5 most common questions about physiotherapy:

Updated: Wednesday 29 March 2023

Published: Wednesday 7 September 2022

This gym or at home workout aims to strengthen your muscles and improve your bone density with a mixture of cardio and strength exercises. Nuffield Health Clinical Fitness Regional Lead Adam Byrne explains the benefits for post menopause and how to perform each exercise safely.

Updated: Thursday 23 March 2023

Published: Wednesday 22 March 2023

Dr Unnati Desai, National GP lead at Nuffield Health, shares her expertise on the science behind beauty sleep and provides tips to optimise skincare regimes overnight.

Updated: Wednesday 22 March 2023

Published: Monday 12 September 2016

The new year is a good time to build motivation and focus on becoming fitter and healthier, but that initial drive can lessen over time. Matt Burge, Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, shares five simple ways to help you accomplish your fitness goals.

Updated: Thursday 16 March 2023

Published: Tuesday 22 June 2021

There are many benefits of exercise during menopause, some of the most important being maintenance of muscle and bone mass. Adam Byrne, Regional Clinical Fitness Lead, explains why strength training is particularly helpful and provides some example exercises and tips for performing them.

Updated: Thursday 16 March 2023

Published: Friday 16 September 2022