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Pain is the most common reason for a GP appointment — not surprisingly, given that up to a half of all Britons live with daily pain. Following the advice of pain specialist and sufferer Dr Helena Miranda on Saturday, today the Mail launches a series of essential expert guides to tackling common problems — back pain, migraine, headache and, here, arthritis — to help stop pain ruling your life. Osteoarthritis need not be the end of the world — or a stellar tennis career. In January, after years of pain, three-time Grand Slam tennis champion Andy Murray had surgery to...

We are all ageing – it’s a fundamental fact of life. But the majority of us are totally unprepared for what lies ahead. Yes, we may have pensions in place and follow the basics of a healthy lifestyle but can you truly say that you have thought deeply about all aspects of your later life? The good news is I’m here to tell you that getting older doesn’t have to mean it all goes downhill. In fact, it can be the start of a whole new adventure if you are prepared for a major rethink about how you can make...