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Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital is seeing patients with new advanced technology, the Sentimag® system, to identify and remove breast cancer tumours with precision accuracy.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 20 June 2024

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: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Friday 9 June 2023

Open events are a great opportunity to tap into medical experts for free. Medical Executive Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyc explains how to get the most out of them in five easy steps.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017

What does it take to be a champion? Paul Jubb, rising star at the Nuffield Health Tennis Academy in Hull, looks back at his journey to the top of the game.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 6 July 2016

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: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

If you're in need of an energy boost that will last, these protein-packed energy balls are just the thing. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter provides this simple and delicious recipe.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

We’re calling on political party leaders to support the adoption of our National Movement Strategy to help combat widespread issues affecting the nation’s health.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 24 June 2024

Caution is key when spending time in the sun. GP and Nuffield Health Dermatology Lead, Dr Unnati Desai explains how UV radiation causes skin cancer.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 April 2019

A diagnosis of arthritis can be frightening, but it doesn’t mean that life is over. National Physiotherapy Lead, Jodie Breach, explains how exercise and lifestyle change can help you to continue to live an active life.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but this article by Jodie Breach, National Lead Physiotherapist, looks at the most common form – osteoarthritis.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 October 2019

High-tech machines like MRI and CT scanners are sometimes intimidating but diagnostic imaging can be an essential step to good health. Adele Trueman, Lead Radiographer at Nuffield Health Manchester Diagnostic Suite, takes a closer look.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Friday 15 January 2016

Heat exhaustion is a potentially serious condition that usually occurs when we’re unprepared and dehydrated. Prevention is always the best course of action and knowing how to prepare and spot the signs can help keep you safe and make your time in the summer sun a lot more enjoyable.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 26 June 2024

This audio body scan from MindLab's Dr Gail Davies is a simple mindfulness technique to help you reconnect with your senses and become more aware of your most important asset - your body.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Niki May Young takes us through her 360+ Health Assessment experience, and the surprising discoveries that were made.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Freedom Day has given the nation mixed feelings amid the ongoing uncertainty. Gosia Bowling, Prevention Lead of Emotional Wellbeing provides 9 tips to find a way through any fear around restrictions lifting – such as continuing to wear a mask indoors if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 22 July 2021

The recent announcements about a vaccine for COVID-19 has created a sense of hope for many of us. Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, explains that the ability to hold onto hope will be key to maintaining your wellbeing in the coming months.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 26 November 2020

As a global society, we are facing an unprecedented time of change and uncertainty. As more cases of the coronavirus continue to be announced, we can expect to see employees experiencing anxiety around the potential impact of the virus. The fear of becoming ill – and the social and economic impact that comes with it – can take its toll on employee health.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 23 March 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is placing healthcare professionals across the world in an unprecedented situation. Gosia Bowling, Prevention Lead, explains the mental health difficulties being faced by many on the frontline as well as self-care tips to reduce the risk of mental ill health.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 April 2020

The pandemic has disrupted our lives in many ways, but we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. Gosia Bowling, Prevention Lead of Emotional Wellbeing, explains why we may have experienced a crisis of confidence, and how we can stay resilient as lockdown measures continue to ease.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 July 2020

There are limits to what we can control in the world, but there’s a lot we can do to control our mental response to it. Discover why you might be feeling more anxious than usual and how practical coping strategies can help manage your emotional wellbeing.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 23 March 2020