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Caregivers play a huge role in providing ongoing care. However, to be consistently engaged and motivated, it’s important to understand your own limitations as a carer and accept that there will be rewarding moments and times where you feel overwhelmed.

Updated: Friday 24 April 2026

Published: Wednesday 3 April 2024

If you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, you should dial 999 immediately. Recognising the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can help save lives and buy valuable time until the emergency services arrive.

Updated: Friday 24 April 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 June 2024

Heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer. Thankfully, a lot of the risk-factors that contribute to it and cause it are preventable.

Updated: Friday 24 April 2026

Published: Friday 11 September 2015

This National Heart Health Month, Nuffield Health Physiotherapy Manager and Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead, Helen Alexander, shares five lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your heart health.

Updated: Friday 24 April 2026

Published: Thursday 2 February 2023

If your main event is four months away, use this programme with the goal of completing a 5k this month.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

A half marathon is a huge challenge, especially for someone new to running. This six-month training programme will give you a good shot at success.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your event is six months away, start with this programme to build your base fitness.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your event is five months away, start with this programme to help you start to build up your endurance.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your main event is three months away, use this programme to maintain motivation and build strength this month.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

With two months to go your training should be well under way and you should use this programme to hit some key goals.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

With the big event in sight, this month you should focus on remaining injury free and enjoying the benefits of the hard work you've put in.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Training for a marathon is a lengthy process and puts a lot of strain on your body. Sometimes following even the best laid plans can result in injury or pain. Matthew Piff, Regional Physiotherapy Lead, covers 5 of the most common marathon training and racing injuries and how you might be able to avoid them.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Wednesday 31 August 2022

Build strength, stamina and speed ahead of your 10k run with this training programme from Nuffield Health experts.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Wednesday 31 October 2018

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

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Thursday 13 December 2018

You have seven days until race day. When done right, training in this last week will boost your confidence and make sure you’re mentally prepared for your big day. Ashleigh Ahlqhuist provides some guidelines to help you make the most of your last few days.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Avoid the chilly weather and train indoors for your winter 10k run with this expert-led interval treadmill training programme.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Preparing your body for a workout or running session is important to prevent injury.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Friday 20 January 2017

For a runner, there are few decisions as important as the marathon you choose. From the fastest courses to the most scenic locations to enjoy, we pick some of the UK's top locations for covering 26.2 miles.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Friday 9 June 2023

Arthritis is a common condition that affects over 10 million people in the UK. It can damage our joints and cause inflammation, pain, stiffness, and swelling in the connective tissue that holds them together.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Friday 11 October 2024

A study involving Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Hallam University and not-for-profit healthcare provider Nuffield Health, will seek to evaluate the effect of a supported exercise programme on the quality of life (QoL) and side effects experienced by men who have undergone medical or surgical castration in their treatment for prostate cancer.

Updated: Thursday 19 March 2026

Published: Friday 2 November 2018