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An injection of jelly could help treat worn-out joints. Scientists hope the jab, using jelly found in donated umbilical cords, will stimulate the growth of cushioning cartilage once injected into the knees of patients with osteoarthritis.
Tests on animals suggest the jelly called Wharton’s jelly can potentially reverse damage to joints caused by the condition. A trial of 12 patients will test its effect in humans.
Around nine million people in the UK have osteoarthritis, where cartilage breaks down, meaning bones rub together, causing inflammation and pain. The main cause is ageing, as joints suffer wear and tear. Other risk factors include being overweight, family history and sports injuries.
Portugal expat shares large impact of Covid & Brexit on entire nation not just Algarve Aimee Robinson
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Portugal is a popular destination for Britons, whether it is for a weekly summer holiday or something a little more long-term, such as purchasing property or even relocating to the nation. In the last year, the nation has seen a dramatic drop in tourist foot traffic due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions.
Concerns over a loss of visitors from the UK was then furthered by new rules which came into effect for Britons living in Portugal following the UK s EU departure on December 31, 2020.
Portugal expat shares the best things about life in Faro - low costs & 300 days of sun Aimee Robinson
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Portugal attracted an average of 2.15 million UK holidaymakers to its bustling metropolises and sun-kissed beaches in 2019 before the pandemic stuck. However, it isn t just Britons looking for a holiday who flock to the nation each year.
Around 60,000 British expats currently call Portugal home.
Tori Porter, a freelance fitness and wellbeing communications specialist who lives in Faro, is just one of these.
She spoke with Express.co.uk to share some of the highlights of life in Portugal and revealed why she chooses to spend large periods of her year in the southern city.