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6 ways to talk about emotional wellbeing with employees

As a line manager, it can be difficult knowing how to approach conversations about emotional distress. Here are six steps to help staff move from barely surviving, back to thriving.

  • Mental health at work
  • Mental health issues
  • Mental Health
Updated 23 January 2025

How to use kettlebells | 5 essential kettlebell lifts for a great workout

Mixing things up and trying something different helps keep exercise interesting and the body stimulated. Whether you’re tired of your current routine, or you’re on the hunt for a new class to try out, a kettlebell workout makes a great alternative to your traditional barbell and dumbbell focused classes.

  • Fitness tips
  • Fitness
Updated 21 November 2024

Why is eating protein so important?

Why do we need protein? How can we be sure we’re eating enough of the right kinds? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick explains.

  • Nutrition tips
  • Healthy weight
  • Nutrition
Updated 19 August 2024

Back pain | The causes, symptoms and treatments

Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and can range from a minor inconvenience to debilitating pain that never goes away. Many people find their pain eases with rest and treatment, while others suffer in silence with chronic pain that makes day-to-day life difficult.

  • Neck and back
  • Musculoskeletal health
Updated 07 August 2024

Where does 'eating 5 a day' come from?

You’ve probably heard that you should be eating ‘5 a day’ before, but have you ever wondered where the idea comes from, or why we hear so much about it? In this article, Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Abigail Green explores everything from how to make eating five a day easier, to how much you should be aiming to eat per portion.

  • Nutrition
  • Eating for health
  • Nutrition tips
Updated 25 July 2024

High fibre foods | Foods to increase your fibre intake

It’s no secret that getting more fibre in your diet is a great way to keep your digestive system healthy. Diets that are high in fibre are closely linked with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Find out more about fibre and how to get more of it into your diet using the expert information below.

  • Nutrition
  • Eating for health
  • Nutrition tips
Updated 24 July 2024

Wild swimming | A beginner’s guide to open water swimming

Open water swimming is a growing trend in the UK. Unlike the controlled environment of pool swimming, wild swimming has numerous physical and mental health benefits and offers a unique connection with nature. Depending on what you’re looking for, wild swimming is great for cardiovascular training, or for lounging in the summer sun with the family.

  • Swimming
  • Fitness
Updated 29 May 2024