Bone, Joint & Muscle Health

Whether you feel occasional twinges or something more serious, this guide will help you understand why back pain happens and how to manage it Written by Charlotte Haigh on March 4, 2019 Reviewed by Sammy Margo on March 7, 2019 From stiffness to sciatica, back pain is extremely common – eight out of 10 of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives.1 Usually, it isn’t serious...

You might not think about your muscles very often but it’s important to keep them strong and healthy throughout your life. Find out how you can do just that with our guide Written by Charlotte Haigh on February 21, 2019 Reviewed by Sammy Margo on...

There are plenty of reasons why your joints could be giving you gyp – and it’s not always arthritis. Find out what could be behind those aches and pains Written by Cheryl Freedman on March 9, 2019 Reviewed by Sammy Margo on March 11, 2019...

You’ve probably consumed curcumin, but might not have realised. In its simplest form, it’s an active compound found in turmeric – the bright yellow spice used in curries. And it turns out that it’s getting recognised for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help various...

Feeling stiff after a long run? Or is it a condition you feel most days? Whatever the reason, stiff joints can make doing everyday tasks a real pain in the backside. However, with the right type of nutrition and a few top tips, you might...

We all know a glass of milk is one of the best sources of calcium, but there are many other ways to boost your intake of this marvellous mineral Calcium is essential for strong bones, but milk isn’t the only essential source of this important...

Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to look after your health and keep yourself fit. One of the many advantages of regular exercise is increased physical strength. Whereas everyone knows that exercise makes your muscles stronger- did you know that...

You can ease joint discomfort and stay supple by following the right fitness plan If you have joint problems, such as arthritis, you might be scared that exercise will make things worse. But actually, the opposite is true: exercise helps keep joints flexible and stable,...

1. Green tea There are plenty of reasons to include green tea in your daily diet, and just one is that it could help fight rheumatic symptoms. Green tea contains powerful antioxidant plant compounds called polyphenols. The polyphenol in green tea is called epigallocatechin 3-gallate...

Are you suffering from a bad back? 4 out of 5 people in the UK experience back pain at some point in their lives and according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), back, muscle and neck aches accounts for around 31 million work sick...

Bunions are swollen, bony and trigger discomfort and swelling. Many people believe they are caused by tottering around in high heels. But the fact is, those stilettos may not totally be to blame for that unwelcome bump near your big toe. Read on to discover...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects around 400,000 people in the UK, three-quarters of whom are women. Symptoms of RA can include pain, stiffness and swelling, usually in the joints of the hands, feet and wrists. It can also leave you feeling generally unwell, with low mood...