Healthy diet may improve measures of disease activity in psoriatic arthritis
Choose low sugar options and eat plenty of fruit if you have psoriatic arthritis, experts suggest, after finding that a healthy diet seems to reduce disease activity.Ready to take the plunge? Read our round-up of accessible aquariums and enjoy a great day out
National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
The UK’s largest aquarium, The National Marine Aquarium is home to a colossal variety of fish and other marine species.
The Atlantic Ocean display tank is the largest single marine exhibit in the country. Over 2.5 million litres of water provide a home for a diverse community of rays, sharks and colourful reef fish, representing the ecosystems of the world’s second largest ocean. Continue reading
A self-confessed fan of vitamins and supplements, Oz Clarke has quite a collection in his cabinet
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One of the leading wine experts worldwide, Oz Clarke’s working life began in an entirely different field: the stage. Starring in West End shows including Evita and The Mitford Girls, Oz toured with the Royal Shakespeare Company before side stepping into the wonderful world of wine.
Back pain? Try Pilates, experts suggest after new study
Chronic non-specific low back pain is notoriously difficult to treat. Mind-body exercises can make a positive difference… and Pilates appears to be top of the list in a new comparison of options.Hyaluronic acid injections may trump steroid injections for knee arthritis say two new studies
Corticosteroid injections, which are commonly used to relieve knee osteoarthritis pain, have been associated with the progression of the disease in two studies presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.