Researchers at The University of Nottingham are hoping to find out if inflammation of the knee could be an early sign of osteoarthritis — a condition which leads to pain, stiffness, swelling and disability. More...

They cycled a 3014 mile relay race from California to Maryland in an astonishing eight days, five hours and 19 minutes. Now, the four women, with an average age of 60, are limbering up for the Three2Go races. More...

When 61 year old Carole Wilson from Praze-An-Beeble in Cornwall went for her weekly trip to the swimming baths, the last thing she expected was to be struck down with a virus which would result in her losing her hearing in one ear. More...

Photos of cake can keep you slim, say psychologists

by Laura McGuinness

Picture a thick wedge of rich, velvety Black Forest gateau. Hungry? Unlikely as it sounds, showing weight-conscious women pictures of sweet treats actually strengthens their resolve to eat healthily, rather than encouraging them to cheat. More...