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Amberley Davis
Senior writer
BA (Hons), CPD
Amberley is a senior writer with Patient and has written extensively on a range of health and wellbeing topics.
Amberley has a particular interest in the gender health gap, the links between human and environmental health, fertility, and longevity. She holds a first class degree in English Literature and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers.
Amberley has had work published in Digital Playmakers, Clothing Collective, TravelAddict and more. Her work was featured in the ITV documentary "Hannah Spearritt: Me & Breast Implants".
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We give them little thought when they're healthy, but painful and damaged knees can be hugely debilitating. Our knees are subject to wear and tear throughout our lives, resulting in a large number of people over 50 having to undergo knee surgery or knee replacement surgery. However, we can reduce the chances of knee injuries in later life by following active lifestyles that promote good knee health.
As health problems go, it's one of the most common out there, and one of the hardest to pin down. Feeling tired all the time - which often goes by the acronym TATT - might simply indicate that you're not getting enough shut-eye. Depending on your particular circumstances, this problem should be easy enough to fix. But if you're feeling truly exhausted, and can't pin it on any obvious cause, the situation might require a bit more attention.
We all experience aches and pains every now and then. Sore muscles after a heavy workout, a headache brought on by stress, or perhaps an old injury flares up every now and again. But what if that pain doesn't go away or suddenly becomes worse? There comes a time when pain isn't just a general ache and needs to be checked out.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has transformed the lives of many women troubled by debilitating symptoms at menopause. But after taking HRT for a couple of years, some women find their symptoms begin to return. Why does this happen and what can be done to remedy the issue?
From big barbecue hits to light weeknight dinners, we've handpicked our favourite summer recipes to keep you and your tummy smiling through hot sunny days and warm summer evenings - or whatever weather British summertime throws our way.
