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After suffering a debilitating stroke Joyce thought she would never be able to climb stairs again, until she met John and his team who helped her get her life back.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Published: Tuesday 26 May 2015

Jonny was 40 years old and lacked confidence. He had been carrying extra weight for most of his life. He hadn't had a girlfriend in years and was beginning to feel like he would be left behind as he watched his friends meet people and pair off one by one. Eventually he decided enough was enough.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Published: Tuesday 26 May 2015

Taking to the slopes has its risks. But there are a few measures you can take to limit your chance of ski injury.

Updated: Friday 3 January 2020

Published: Monday 11 February 2019

The Powerbag clean will help you build core and arm strength. Find out how to perform it correctly with instruction from Personal Trainer Abby Carpenter.

Updated: Thursday 2 January 2020

Published: Tuesday 26 April 2016

Make the most of your last month of training for your 10k run with this programme from Nuffield Health experts.

Updated: Thursday 2 January 2020

Published: Thursday 13 December 2018

The City of London’s first independent hospital has reached a significant construction milestone marking progress on the build of Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew’s.

Updated: Tuesday 10 December 2019

Published: Tuesday 26 November 2019

Nuffield Health picked up the award for Private Hospital Group of the Year for the third time at the Health Investor Awards 2019. The award is designed to recognise outstanding contribution to healthcare over the past 12 months, through innovation and excellence in healthcare products and services.

Updated: Tuesday 10 December 2019

Published: Thursday 13 June 2019

Prepare for home life after breast surgery with tips from those who've done it before.

Updated: Tuesday 3 December 2019

Published: Thursday 21 March 2019

Blood is a fascinating substance. A small amount can tell us so much and help to detect and diagnose literally thousands of health issues. So what happens after your blood test when your blood is taken to the lab? Step inside with Pathology Manager, Steve Rickard.

Updated: Monday 2 December 2019

Published: Wednesday 9 December 2015

Living with the scars of a childhood accident, Mr Jonathon Pleat has dedicated his life to finding the best solutions for treating scars and reducing the impact they have on people’s lives. Here’s what he has found so far.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Friday 4 November 2016

Worried about how people might react to your new look after cosmetic surgery? Here are eight helpful tips on how to step back into the world with confidence.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Monday 12 December 2016

Mike is no stranger to angiograms. He's back for a second one, after the symptoms of his angina mysteriously returned following six months of relief. Dr Suneel Talwar, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, takes a look inside.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Friday 5 February 2016

Is it really possible to have a partial knee replacement in the morning and get home the same day?

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Wednesday 3 April 2019

Mr Ewan Bigsby, Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital, guides you through the most common hand conditions, how to spot the signs and your treatment options.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Friday 25 October 2019

Many of us don't know our family health history, but it's important as many conditions are inherited in our genes. Find out what questions you should be asking when it comes to your family health history.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Wednesday 17 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: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

To achieve the best results from any type of plastic surgery, whether it is breast enhancement, liposuction, a face lift or tummy tuck, it is important to do your research first. Mr Darren Lewis provides some tips for what questions to ask before surgery.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Published: Wednesday 19 August 2015

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 21 November 2019

Published: Tuesday 25 June 2019

Nuffield Health picked up the award for Private Hospital Group, for the third year running, at the LaingBuisson Awards 2019. The award celebrates high quality care and continuous improvement, as well as innovation and excellence in going above and beyond

Updated: Tuesday 19 November 2019

Published: Tuesday 19 November 2019

With winter comes colder weather, darker nights and that inevitable virus that’s ‘doing the rounds’ but how do you know if it’s flu? Justin Jones, Head of Physiology & Clinical Development at Nuffield Health looks at how to recognise, treat and prevent the symptoms of flu.

Updated: Wednesday 13 November 2019

Published: Wednesday 13 November 2019