Blog – Page 2 – Active Patients

10 ways exercise combats anxiety

Anxiety is the most common mental health condition and it’s nearly twice as common in women as men.

Getting active after a stent procedure

After a routine coronary angioplasty and stent insertion, there are lots of good reasons to make sure that you focus on fitness – and there are plenty of ways to do it.

Why exercise can help with pain management

A natural reaction for anyone experiencing pain caused by a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition such as arthritis or back pain is to rest up and sidestep activity.

How exercise can help manage diabetes

We all know that exercise is important to stay fit and healthy, but how can exercise help to manage diabetes?

The menu for strong joints and bones

Strong, healthy joints and bones are vital to staying active and prevent injury. Here’s a handy infographic to help you decide what should be on your menu.

Covid-19 questions answered

We asked a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon some of your questions around COVID-19 for patients with Heart Valve Disease, have a look at what she said below...

A keen alpine mountain biker, Daniel was just 27 when he was told he needed a replacement heart valve. As a supercar designer at McLaren, Daniel used his engineering background, and mindset, to investigate the best pathway to enable him to continue his active lifestyle...