Surround yourself with family and friends to lift you up in the dark times says Djimbi Djevdet
Djimbi Djevdet’s future was bright. Newly married and in her early twenties, Djimbi’s whole life was ahead of her. With just four weeks left of her teacher training PGCE qualification, Djimbi was weighing up the option of a career in management consultancy when she suddenly began to experience excruciating pain in her back and legs.
Continue readingMagnesium levels may be important for joint health and osteoarthritis
Keeping an eye on our magnesium levels along with gut health may become part of how we take on osteoarthritis, a team highlights in Nutrition Research.
Continue readingAccessible island holidays close to home: The Channel Islands
Just a stone’s throw away, The Channel Islands offer a taste of paradise – the UK’s own exotic archipelago. Seriously, a recent survey found that nearly 80% of Brits can’t tell the difference between the Channel Islands and the Caribbean thanks to golden sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Continue readingFibromyalgia seems to be an autoimmune disorder scientists discover
The theory that fibromyalgia is caused by the brain is in question after new research finds it is much more likely to be a disorder of the immune system.
Continue readingInflatable implant could help treat severe back pain
An ultra-thin, inflatable device that can be used to treat severe back pain without the need for invasive surgery has been developed by a team from the University of Cambridge.
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