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Most people know what it’s like to feel bloated, but if your new-onset stomach bloating is becoming more than an occasional inconvenience, it’s essential to explore this with your doctor.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 28 March 2019

Fuel some extra swoosh on your ski trip with these strength and energy-boosting tips from nutritional therapist Mary Cotter.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 5 February 2019

This seven-day meal plan offers delicious, healthy recipes from around the globe for a colourful and tasty week of food.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

This miso soup recipe contains nutrients to support your immunity and for healthy digestion and blood.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Struggling to get your health questions answered? Medical Executive Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyc explains how open events get you informed fast.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017

Having suffered with knee pain for many years, Mr Paul Bernard decided to speak with his private medical insurer, who referred him to Mr Andrew Shepherd, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 30 September 2025

Sinusitis can really affect your daily life. Whether it’s a short-lived episode after a cold, or ongoing problems that won’t go away, knowing how to manage sinusitis – and when to get expert help – can make all the difference.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Friday 16 January 2026

When considering lip fillers to give volume to thinner lips, many women worry about the risks of developing a so-called 'trout pout'.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

New research from Nuffield Health highlights the crucial role parents, caregivers and guardians play in shaping their daughters' attitudes towards exercise and physical activity.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 30 July 2024

Cancer treatment can be mentally and physically exhausting, leaving many feeling like a shadow of their former selves. But you don’t have to put your health and wellbeing on hold, says cancer rehabilitation personal trainer Tom Cole.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Leah Mayes, a specialist dietitian based in the oncology suite at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, is frequently asked about how diet and nutrition can influence our health by reducing our cancer risk and improving health outcomes.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 13 February 2023

Testicular cancer can be difficult for men to talk about. Unfortunately, silence on the subject can lead to a lack of understanding and difficulty identifying problematic lumps. Keep reading for expert information and advice on what to look out for and when to get yourself checked out by a professional.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 4 April 2024

The new flooring is just one of the features that reflects the rise of functional training in the fitness community. So, what is functional training and how can it benefit you?

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Friday 5 April 2019

Simon has transformed from an unhealthy and overweight Corporate Insurance Advisor to a triathlete and coach following a Nuffield Health Assessment that revealed startling results.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 23 June 2015

PMS affects women in different ways. For some the symptoms can be severe. Here's how to keep PMS under control.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

This easy-to-prepare mackerel salad packed full of omega-3 fats is a perfect staple for joint health.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 25 February 2016

Having a lot of weight to lose can feel like an impossible challenge at first. But by setting small goals you can achieve big things. Head of Fitness Chris Foster provides some tips.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 28 November 2016

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 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 20 January 2020

22 July 2022 – Nuffield Health is the only UK-wide independent hospital provider to have all hospitals rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by UK regulators.*

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Friday 22 July 2022

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has today announced Dr Natalie-Jane Macdonald as its new Chairman of the Board. Dr Macdonald succeeds Russell Hardy, who is stepping down after eight years as Chairman and a decade on the Nuffield Health Board.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2020