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In the lead up to International Women’s Day (8th March), we have interviewed some of the inspirational women working at Nuffield Health to discuss the challenges women face today and the women that inspired them

Updated: Saturday 7 March 2020

Published: Saturday 7 March 2020

In the lead up to International Women’s Day (8th March), we have interviewed some of the inspirational women working at Nuffield Health to discuss the challenges women face today and the women that inspired them.

Updated: Friday 6 March 2020

Published: Thursday 5 March 2020

Lack of time, fear of results and cost concerns stop 27% of public from getting a health or fitness check

Updated: Friday 6 March 2020

Published: Thursday 20 February 2020

In the lead up to International Women’s Day (8th March), we have interviewed some of the inspirational women working at Nuffield Health to discuss the challenges women face today and the women that inspired them

Updated: Thursday 5 March 2020

Published: Wednesday 4 March 2020

International Women’s Day (8th March) is a chance for people all over the world to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, increasing visibility and raising awareness about gender inequality across the world.

Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020

Published: Monday 2 March 2020

In the lead up to International Women’s Day (8th March), we have interviewed some of the inspirational women working at Nuffield Health to discuss the challenges women face today and the women that inspired them.

Updated: Tuesday 3 March 2020

Published: Tuesday 3 March 2020

Jeremy Latham, Specialist Hip Surgeon, answers some common questions about hip replacement. He explains how to recognise when you need to see a doctor, and how hip replacement recovery feels after surgery, should you need it.

Updated: Wednesday 26 February 2020

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

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: Wednesday 26 February 2020

Published: Monday 22 February 2016

Consultant Ear Surgeon Mr Sanjay Verma explains four things you should know about having your stretched earlobes surgically repaired.

Updated: Wednesday 26 February 2020

Published: Monday 26 September 2016

Bunions can be painful and their appearance embarrassing. Occasionally bunions can lead to more serious problems. Here's how to live with, and when to get rid of, your bunions.

Updated: Wednesday 26 February 2020

Published: Thursday 9 June 2016

How eye lift surgery or blepharoplasty may help improve the look of sagging eyelids and brows.

Updated: Wednesday 26 February 2020

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

If you are looking for an exercise to get your children active, or are wondering about why swimming is regarded as one of the most beneficial activities for young people, look no further than our following A – Z to the benefits of swimming for kids.

Updated: Monday 24 February 2020

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

“I train because that's how I stop myself slipping into my black dogs days.”

Updated: Tuesday 4 February 2020

Published: Monday 9 September 2019

As our bodies change over time, our health needs change too. Justin Jones, Head of Physiology & Clinical Development Lead at Nuffield Health, describes six stages of a woman's life to help inform and support you to get the treatment you need, whatever stage you're at.

Updated: Monday 20 January 2020

Published: Monday 24 June 2019

If you’ve felt like you couldn’t move during a dream, you may have experienced sleep paralysis. Aidan Innes, Health and Wellbeing Physiologist, explains sleep paralysis and its causes, and offers some tips to help you get a good night's sleep.

Updated: Monday 20 January 2020

Published: Monday 20 January 2020

The UK’s largest healthcare charity to play major role in advocating for nurses and midwives

Updated: Wednesday 15 January 2020

Published: Wednesday 15 January 2020

Charities could significantly support the national prevention agenda but a number of barriers to closer working between the NHS and third sector need to be overcome, according to a new Nuffield Health-sponsored report published today.

Updated: Tuesday 14 January 2020

Published: Tuesday 14 January 2020

For two decades, Wendy's life was dominated by pain that left her immobile and painkillers that wiped her out. Intimidated by gyms, but desperate for a solution, she has transitioned from pain to personal training and has never looked back.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Published: Monday 26 June 2017

After losing his wife to cancer, Bruce contemplated giving up his lifelong passion of bird watching. Determined, he gathered the courage to return to the fields, but cruelly his eyesight began to fail soon after. This is his story of love, loss and redemption.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Published: Friday 12 May 2017

Wayne's been passionate about racing bicycles since childhood. Now, with the help of Nuffield Health's Fitness Testing Centre, he's pushing his bike and his body to the limit with cyclocross - an intense, off-road challenge requiring speed, strength and fitness.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Published: Friday 27 January 2017