Celebrities with arthritis
BBC news presenter Julian Worricker suffered from psoriatic arthritis for many years until a combination of drugs has left him virtually pain-free
Julian Worricker has a stressful job, and even more so when reporting on the extraordinary events during and after the referendum vote last summer. Continue reading
Perhaps the most famous magician in the world, Paul Daniels explains that trigger finger could have had a disastrous effect on his career. Published in January 2016
Without doubt, Paul Daniels is one of the most gifted magicians in the world, and aged 77 years old, he shows no sign of slowing down. With tours dates scheduled throughout the UK, together with Debbie McGee, he is on the road every few days. Continue reading
Without her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, Alice Peterson may never have become an author, she explains
Life changed entirely for best-selling author, Alice Peterson, when aged 18 years old, she began experiencing terrible pain in her hands. It wasn’t long before she tested positive for rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading
Antony Worrall Thompson, celebrity chef, restauranteur and author talks life, health… and copper bracelets
An only child to two actors, you would have thought that Antony Worrall Thompson had been centre stage from birth. But the gritty reality of living with theatrical parents was a string of au pairs and boarding school education from three years old. Continue reading
Sam McBratney’s piano playing was curtailed by Dupuytren’s contracture but thankfully not his writing, explains the best-selling author
Famous in homes around the world due to the international success of Guess How Much I Love You, Sam McBratney has written over 100 books and scripts in all. A keen gardener, musician and family man, Sam is always on the look-out for inspiration for his beautiful stories. Continue reading