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The health benefits of yoga

Yoga has been shown to improve both physical as well as mental health. Yoga instructor Sam Graham brings you seven science-backed benefits of a regular yoga practice.

  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Exercise classes
  • Fitness
Updated 15 October 2026

How a gratitude journal can help your mental health

For many of us, focusing on the positive things in life is a lot harder than dwelling on the negatives. Gratitude journaling is a quick and easy self-help technique that trains the mind to think more about the things (big or small) we’re grateful for.

  • Mental Health
  • Resilience
Updated 15 October 2026

Children’s mental health | 5 ways movement and exercise can help

The physical health benefits of regular exercise for young ones are well known. What’s less explored is how movement can help lower restlessness, worry, anxiety and a lack of focus in children. Whatever age your child is, physical activity is a great way to improve their overall mood and build positive relationships with others.

  • Children’s health
  • Fitness
  • Mental Health
Updated 15 October 2026

Why women are more at risk of burnout

This International Women's Day, Gosia Bowling, Emotional Wellbeing National Lead at Nuffield Health, explains why women face an increased risk of burnout, and what employers can do to close the burnout gap.

  • Mental health issues
  • Mental health at work
  • Women's health advice
Updated 12 October 2026

9 tips for returning to work after having a baby

The return to work after maternity or paternity leave holds a lot of emotional challenges. Here's some expert tips for coping with going back to work after having a baby.

  • Mental health at work
  • Women's health advice
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 12 October 2026

How does my heart rate show if I'm stressed?

Nuffield Health's Head of Clinical Wellbeing Jay Brewer explains your heart holds the secret to your stress levels.

  • Stress
  • Mental health at work
  • Mental Health
Updated 08 October 2026

Handling relationship changes after having a baby

While having a baby can bring couples, families and friends closer together, the new arrival can also bring challenges. Find out how to navigate relationship changes during this time.

  • Family and relationships
  • Mental Health
Updated 08 October 2026

Coping with life changes when you start a family

A positive result on a pregnancy test can herald many positive life changes, but it won't all be a breeze. Emotional wellbeing expert Brendan Street takes us through some of the changes to expect.

  • Family and relationships
  • Mental Health
Updated 01 October 2026

Stress and sport | The link between eustress and watching sport

Over the years, watching England in major tournaments has had its fair share of ups and downs. From the euphoria of dramatic late winners to penalty shootout heartbreak, many of us have experienced an emotional rollercoaster when following the travails of the national team. What impact does stress have on the body, and could it have beneficial effects?

  • Stress
  • Mental Health
  • Resilience
Updated 10 September 2026