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There’s often an accepted belief that all podiatry professionals are against heels and would prefer us all to walk around in ‘sensible’ shoes, but is that really the case? There are numerous contradicting articles published, from “Heels are bad” to “Flat shoes are bad”, and “Never wear flip flops” to “Why being barefoot isn’t the best for your feet”. So which ones should we listen to?

Nottingham’s newest hospital celebrated its first birthday after a year containing “success, excitement and the steepest learning curve ever known!”

The sound of someone snoring can make people laugh out loud – unless, of course it's stopping them getting to sleep. Then snoring suddenly becomes a serious issue!

You are not alone! That is the message being sent to almost 20% of adults in the UK who, at some time in their lives, will suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Prince Philip made the headlines and raised a few eyebrows when – at 96-years-old – he had an artificial hip fitted recently.

Our Physiotherapy Manager, Carl Butler, tells us about the Games (held in Australia) where he is supporting Team England.

Two of the UK’s leading bowel cancer charities have joined forces and set themselves the ambitious task of ensuring that, by 2050, virtually no-one will die of bowel cancer! It is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer but - if diagnosed at the earliest stage - can have an almost 100% survival rate.

Suffering in silence could be killing you! That is the warning being given out as part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month that will run throughout March.

Endometriosis is a condition where cells that usually line the womb (endometrium) can be found elsewhere, usually within the pelvis. It is a relatively common condition, affecting up to 15% of women in their reproductive years.