If you’ve recently undergone a hip replacement, you’re probably wondering what your recovery timeline looks like. How long before you can get back to everyday activities? And, what can you do to speed up recovery? It’s likely that these are all burning questions that you want the answers to, so, as part of National Walking…

They say that the eyes are the window to the soul, and while this article might not be as poetically profound, there is some truth to the saying. That’s because having regular eye health check-ups is essential. They aren’t only important for your eyes and vision but these examinations can be used to identify general…

If you need a hip replacement, you’re probably experiencing at least some apprehension. As with any other surgery, there’s good and bad news. The good news is that there is no age limit when it comes to getting the hip replacement you need! However, there are some risk factors that can make the procedure more…

If you need a knee replacement, it’s likely you’ll have a lot of questions. Like, how much does a knee replacement cost, how should I prepare for surgery, and what’s the best time of year to have knee replacement surgery? Join us as we explore whether there’s an optimal time of year to take the…

Did you know that almost a third of UK adults have high blood pressure? And that a staggering 7.6 million adults are living with heart or circulatory disease?1 An inactive lifestyle can increase your risk of heart health problems, so how can you keep mobile if you are experiencing pain from conditions like osteoarthritis? We…

It’s a fact that joint surgery is exclusively reserved for the elderly. Right? Wrong. While it’s true that joint replacement patients do tend to be older, younger people are increasingly seeing it as a viable treatment option. Among these younger people are, in particular, sportspeople. These famous athletes with knee replacements often want to prolong…

As we slip back into our woolly jumpers, the season change can have a negative effect on our mood. The winter blues are also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and can affect everyone differently. Find tips and advice on how to beat SAD… What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? SAD is usually experienced through the…

Cataracts can be a huge inconvenience, negatively affecting the lives of people across the world. Learning as much as you can about the eye condition can help you recognise the symptoms. Cataracts can cause blurry or cloudy vision, changes in colour and glare around lights. Join us as we illustrate what vision would look like with…

Federer, Williams, Sampras, Nadal. All household names are widely regarded as titans of tennis. But whether they’re gods on the grass or champions of clay, all have struggled with serious injuries during their careers. Hip, knee and shoulder injuries have kept them off the court and out of action. With Wimbledon-mania reaching fever pitch, it’s…

Are you too young to have arthritis and knee pain? Are you too old to have a joint replacement? Is running good for your knees? If stiff and painful knees are making stairs difficult, or pain keeps you awake at night, you may need a knee replacement. Leaving treatment too long can lead to a slower…