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St Joseph’s Hospital has successfully performed its first robotic assisted surgical procedure, marking a significant milestone in its continued investment in advanced patient care. Robotic-Assisted Surgery from Mako SmartRobotics™ at St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport. Following a recent investment of over £1 million, independent private healthcare provider St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport is now able to offer all patients considering hip and knee replacement surgery even more ac

The British artist says listening to her body has helped transform her relationship with fitness. Rita Ora now opts for low impact strength training as opposed to intense cardio (Primark/PA) Rita Ora, 35, has spent more than a decade living at speed. From chart-topping singles and global tours to becoming an X Factor judge and a familiar face on prime-time TV, her career has been defined by momentum. And in an industry where visibility is currency and stamina is key, slowing

Discussing your personal circumstances with a GP is essential when considering statins. Statins are often taken to lower cholesterol (Alamy/PA) New research suggests that most side-effects linked to statins are not caused by the drugs. The new study, published in The Lancet, looked at data from 123,940 people who were were followed up for an average of 4.5 years after initiating treatment and took part in 19 clinical trials comparing the effects of statins to a placebo. Resea

Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals are celebrating national recognition for patient safety in orthopaedic surgery. Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals This year, Nuffield Health hospitals performing joint replacements across England and Wales have, (for the fifth consecutive year), achieved the National Joint Registry (NJR) Gold Quality Data Award, the registry’s highest mark for data quality and compliance. This reflects rigorous standards designed to improve

The all-new gym space offers state of the art equipment, new dedicated training zones and a brand new look for 2026. The Vale Resort Gym South Wales’ iconic Vale Resort has today unveiled the completion of a significant refurbishment of its extensive gym in time to help guests kick-start their new year fitness goals, investing £500,000 in the latest in fitness technology and equipment, as well as all-new training zones, to maximise the health and wellness experience for guest

Surgeon and social media star Dr Karan Rajan gives the lowdown on being honest about your ailments. Being honest with your doctor could save your life (Alamy/PA) There are some subjects many of us find hard to talk to our doctors about – bowel habits, sexual organs and personal hygiene spring to mind. But these are problems that we shouldn’t be afraid to discuss, says surgeon and social media star Dr Karan Rajan, 35, who has more than 10 million followers on social media, has

You can weave these quick exercises into any part of your day. You don’t need any equipment to do these short-burst exercises (Alamy/PA) New research suggests that small increases in daily moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity may reduce the risk of death. The study, which was published in The Lancet, examined data from almost 95,000 middle-aged and older adults in the UK, and 40,000 people from Norway, Sweden and the US. Researchers, led by academics from the Norw

Dr Ian K Smith, author of Eat Your Age, explains how to keep yourself looking and feeling youthful from your 30s to your 60s and beyond. Dr Ian K Smith gives his health tips for ageing well in every decade (Alamy/PA) We all know ageing is inevitable – but that doesn’t stop most of us wanting to look and feeling younger. But while there’s no mythical fountain of youth to bathe in, there are ways to slow down how ageing makes us look and feel, promises Dr Ian K Smith. In the Ha

The Irish-Norwegian broadcaster and women’s health advocate chats to Lauren Taylor about travelling in mid and late life. Mariella Frostrup (Mariella Frostrup/PA) Mariella Frostrup is sick of “the terrible idea that you end up post-50 and don’t have an interest or an appetite for more” in life. The 63-year-old broadcaster, author and campaigner – perhaps best known for being a menopause advocate – says it couldn’t be further from the truth for people in her age group and olde

Why aiming for moderation can benefit your body and soul over the festive break. Here’s how to enjoy all those Christmas invitations without overdoing it and feeling rotten the next day (Alamy/PA) Hitting the booze and festive food hard is often as much a part of Christmas as awkward work dos and Rudolf. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can enjoy December without a perpetual hangover and a tin of Quality Street constantly on the go – you might even have a better time.