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Physiology Programme Lead Jade Kirke explains the impact of smoking and vaping on blood pressure, along with some tips on how to quit.
We all know stopping smoking is not easy, James Hardy, Nuffield Health's Senior Physiologist has some quitting tips.
Being inactive has been strongly linked to the development of high blood pressure. Patrick Atkinson, Health and Wellbeing Physiologist, explains how physical activity can reduce high blood pressure, and what type of exercises you should be focusing on.
Packing a maternity bag full of essentials is an often-overlooked part of giving birth. Make labour a lot more comfortable by ticking bits and pieces off your checklist in the weeks running up to your due date. To help, we’ve put together a list of essentials to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible.
A girl getting her first period can be a distressing and confusing time. When the menstrual cycle begins, emotions can be difficult to process, and physical symptoms can make it harder for them to maintain healthy activity levels throughout adolescence. All of this can have a negative impact on how young girls view and participate in sport both in and outside school.
As the sun starts to shine Dr Unnati Desai provides advice on how to stay safe in the sun.
Sun protection isn't just about wearing a high factor. Find out how to protect yourself properly with this guide to getting sun protection right.
Our holiday ready countdown reveals the things you can do to feel full of confidence when you arrive at your destination.
Have you heard any summer myths? “You shouldn’t swim after you’ve eaten” or “have a cup of tea, it will cool you down”. We get told these myths by friends and family every summer, but do we know if they are true?
A drop in temperature in autumn don’t solely cause cases of the common cold to spike, but there are a few factors that contribute to more people getting sick.