Get ready for the slopes!
Want to get to the end of your skiing holiday rejuvenated, and most importantly, injury-free? The answer is to prepare your body during the weeks leading up to your trip. This will not only reduce the risk of injuries and falls, but also improve your performance on the slopes. Mr Simon Moyes, orthopaedic surgeon and sports […]
Suffer with shoulder pain?
Our modern, active lives often put strain on our shoulders when we carry out physical activities and exercise. You don’t have to be a tennis player with a big serve to suffer from shoulder pain. It is one of the most common problems that orthopaedic specialists report their patients as having when they come to […]
Live longer, live better: Recover faster from joint surgery
A report from Public Health England (PHE) found that the life expectancy for older people in England has risen to its highest ever level. However, despite evidence showing that people are living longer, many are doing so in poor health which can dramatically affect their quality of life. This is particularly evident when looking at […]
Can surgery really cure type 2 diabetes?
If you are one of the 4 million people affected by diabetes in the UK then you’re part of an ever-increasing number affected by the disease, globally. As people get larger the numbers just keep going up. In London, around one in ten people are affected by diabetes. Of this number, around 90% are type […]
Do you dread kid’s mealtimes?
Feeding difficulties in babies and young children are very common and can be extremely stressful for children and parents alike. About one in four children admitted to hospital has some type of growth or feeding problem, which can result from underlying conditions including gastro-intestinal and muscular disorders, respiratory illness, or cleft lip and palate. Without […]
Keep your skin safe in the sun
One of the best things about summertime is soaking up the sun, whether on a well deserved holiday or just getting a quick lunchtime break from the office. But how much sun exposure is good for you, and when does it become harmful? Exposure to the sun’s rays has health benefits but also some risks. […]
When a heart murmur isn’t innocent
Heart murmurs in babies and children are very common but most of them are harmless. Unfortunately for some children they are the sign of a more serious heart condition. Innocent heart murmurs A heart murmur is an added noise to the normal ‘lub-dub’ sound of the heart. Most heart murmurs in babies and children are […]
Knee pain in children
This article is intended to give a brief overview of, and some pointers to aid in the diagnosis of the most important and the most common causes of knee pain in children (but not including bony injuries which are beyond the scope of this short article). Knee pain is commonly attributed to “growing pains” which […]
Her healthy heart
Cardiologist Dr Rakesh Sharma talks about the differences in men’s and women’s hearts and how you make sure you stay heart healthy. Heart disease affects women World Heart Day takes places this September, reminding us all that we need to take care of our tickers! However, despite the fact that heart disease kills approximately one in […]
Can’t find your keys? Maybe you’re under too much stress
At the end of a nerve-racking week you may find it difficult to remember even the simplest things. If so, you’re not alone. Clinical psychologist at Cromwell Hospital, Dr Yvonne McCulloch, explains the impact of stress on our memory. A little stress is OK There are two types of stress – acute and chronic. Acute stress […]