What is the best time of year to have a knee replacement?

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…

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Show your heart some love this February

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…

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Famous athletes with knee replacements

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…

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There’s no need to be SAD: how to beat seasonal depression

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…

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What vision looks like with cataracts

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…

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Tennis players with hip replacements

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…

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Common myths about knee pain

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…

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How do I know if I need a knee replacement?

How do you know if that nagging knee pain you feel when climbing the stairs is normal wear and tear or something that needs expert attention? We explore how to know if you need a knee replacement to help you reduce pain and get on the right track for long-term recovery.

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How to prepare for a video interview

With many job interviews now conducted via video chat, our recruiters have provided a few tips to help you prepare and succeed in your video interview. Always use headphones Using headphones will help the recruiter hear you better and minimise background noise. Prepare your desk and set-up Aside from preparing your answers, make sure you…

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Health anxiety during the pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have felt heightened health anxiety; whether it’s constantly worrying you may have COVID-19 or worrying that you have an undiscovered underlying health problem. If you are someone who thinks about their health a lot you might be suffering from hypochondria.

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