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The first port of call when thinking of giving up smoking should be to seek expert advice, GPs can provide valuable help and support.

Updated: Thursday 26 May 2016

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

Research released today from Nuffield Health reveals that sixty-somethings are leading the way when it comes to keeping active and are visiting the gym more frequently than their younger counterparts.

Updated: Tuesday 24 May 2016

Published: Thursday 19 May 2016

After your chaotic 20’s, you’re a little more mature and comfortable in your own skin. All your hard work is beginning to pay off, whether it’s a promotion at work, raising a family, or buying a home - you’re starting to think long term.

Updated: Tuesday 24 May 2016

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

Workouts can be defined by a rating of perceived exertion (put simply, a way to determine how hard you are working).

Updated: Friday 20 May 2016

Published: Tuesday 22 March 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is three months away, this plan should help you build on your fitness and speed training.

Updated: Tuesday 17 May 2016

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Not-for-profit healthcare organisation to offer ASA services in fitness and wellbeing centres nationwide.

Updated: Monday 9 May 2016

Published: Sunday 28 December 2015

It takes years of hard work and incredible talent for tennis players to earn a place at Wimbledon. The famous grass courts are reserved for athletes at the top of their game, so it’s only right that a pair of 10-year-olds from the Nuffield Health Tennis Academy in Hull have been invited to take centre stage.

Updated: Friday 6 May 2016

Published: Monday 29 June 2015

The UK’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation, Nuffield Health, has announced a partnership with University College London (UCL) Faculty of Engineering to study and strongly evidence the social and economic benefits of connected healthcare – a process that brings together inputs, delivery, diagnostics, treatment, care, rehabilitation and health promotion.

Updated: Thursday 14 April 2016

Published: Thursday 14 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is two months away, this plan should help you push your limits in preparation for your last month of training.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is one month away, this plan should help you add the final polish to your endurance and speed.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is four months away, this plan should help you introduce speed into your training.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Your genetic body type can determine how well you respond to different exercises. Nuffield Health Head of Physiology Jay Brewer talks us through the three key body types and how best to train for your shape.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

Cycling and running are two of the best forms of cardiovascular exercise we can do. But how do they compare to each other

Updated: Friday 8 April 2016

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

The 1st April 2016 will see the introduction of the new Nuffield Health Minimum Wage for all its employees regardless of age.

Updated: Thursday 7 April 2016

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

Not-for-profit healthcare organisation Nuffield Health has today announced an agreement with software provider InterSystems to implement TrakCare, an integrated Electronic Health Record solution.

Updated: Thursday 7 April 2016

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

New CEO Steve Gray, who joined Nuffield Health on 1st December, has today announced several changes to the executive board to strengthen the delivery of the organisation’s integrated healthcare strategy.

Updated: Thursday 7 April 2016

Published: Wednesday 9 December 2015

From fad diets to targeting fat with exercise, our expert panel answered your questions on weight management. Find out what advice they had for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight.

Updated: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Published: Friday 15 January 2016

We all know stopping smoking is not easy.

Updated: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

From the Apple Watch, to the Microsoft Band, there’s no mistaking that wearables are on the rise. But are you making the most of yours? Personal Training Lead Tan Quddus provides some tips.

Updated: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Published: Wednesday 24 June 2015

The Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre in Tunbridge Wells was re-launched on Saturday 21st February, with a little help from Dame Kelly Holmes who cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the centre. The site was acquired from Virgin Active last year and now boasts first-class fitness and medical facilities under one roof.

Updated: Wednesday 23 March 2016

Published: Monday 23 February 2015