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Elite sportspeople at higher risk of osteoarthritis, research shows

Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain in later life, a study has shown. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the UK, causing joints to become painful and ...

23 Nov 2022 at 12:31

Osteoarthritis may affect nearly one billion people by 2050, study projects

The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects 15% of the global population over the age of 30 – and it is estimated that by 2050 nearly one billion people will have the condition, researchers say. Obesity is a major contributor to ...

21 Aug 2023 at 23:30

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Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation Programme will begin in Tipperary at end of month

UPMC Sports Medicine have announced that a new Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation Programme will be begin on Tuesday February 28 and run for a period of six weeks at their new location in Thurles. It will be led by chartered physiotherapists who ...

14 Feb 2023 at 16:33

Health & Wellbeing

9 arthritis myths we all need to stop believing

Many people assume arthritis is just an ‘old person’s’ disease, and an inevitable part of getting older. Try telling that to the parents of toddlers impacted by the condition, or the 20-somethings living with it. The suggestion that it ...

11 Sept 2023 at 07:45

Polymer knee joint ‘could improve quality of life of osteoarthritis patients’

A new kind of artificial knee joint made entirely from polymer could improve the quality of life of people with osteoarthritis who need surgery, scientists have said. The polymer prosthesis, developed by medical technology company ...

03 Jun 2023 at 02:45

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Ricky Gervais has repeatedly saved my mum’s life: Cat lover with celebrity-named felines praises ‘extraordinary’ moggy

A cat-lover who has filled her home with celebrity-named felines has praised her “extraordinary” moggy Ricky Gervais after he repeatedly saved her mother’s life. Mary Nesbitt-Larking, 30, from Hertford, Hertfordshire, lives with ...

28 Oct 2022 at 08:00

Health & Wellbeing

3 common types of arthritis in over 60s – and when to seek help

Arthritis is a widespread condition in the UK, especially among those aged 60 and over. While some level of discomfort can be a natural part of ageing, ongoing or worsening symptoms may indicate a more serious issue that ...

30 Jul 2025 at 14:00

Health & Wellbeing

Hip osteoarthritis – the risk factors and exercises that could help

Hip osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent joint conditions in adults over 50, yet many people miss the early signs – often brushing off stiffness or pain until it starts to disrupt daily life. With an ageing ...

01 Aug 2025 at 09:30

Life

Gardening with arthritis: Tips to ease the pain

More than an estimated 10 million of us, young and old, suffer some form of arthritis in the UK, which can affect how we live our lives – and how we garden. But there are ways to alleviate pain and discomfort ...

22 Aug 2025 at 10:15

Weekly spin class ‘better than physio’ for people with common hip issue

Weekly group spin classes could be more beneficial than physiotherapy for people with a common hip problem, a study suggests. The approach could also be more cost-effective for the NHS and could help tackle ...

31 Jul 2025 at 23:30

Health & Wellbeing

5 things that may be causing you to have back pain

Back pain often begins as a minor discomfort but can gradually become more troublesome over time, and a new study suggests that a form of talking therapy might be able to help. Published in The Lancet ...

06 Aug 2025 at 12:52

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