He has already startled Good Morning Britain viewers recently by wearing a fetching boot to protect the ankle ligaments he ruptured.
But now Ben Shephard, 42, has confessed he has been nursing another nasty injury – a broken elbow sustained during a particularly intensive gym session.
The father-of-two says: ‘I broke my elbow messing around in the gym earlier in the year, so I’ve had to wait for that to heal.
Ben Shephard, pictured, admitted: ‘I’ve now injured my elbow and my ankle this year – it’s just ridiculous. It feels as if I am falling apart!’
‘I’ve now injured my elbow and my ankle this year – it’s just ridiculous. It feels as if I am falling apart!
‘Normally I do a lot of exercise and my friends who aren’t quite as keen on keeping fit as me are using my current injuries as a great excuse not to be active.’
A good helping of dairy products in your diet could ward off heart problems, according to a new study of more than 100,000 people.
Phosphate, which is found in cheese, milk and eggs, is vital for the building of bones and teeth – and the correct amount is also essential for a healthy heart.
It is known that too much phosphate can cause heart problems, but now new research has revealed that a deficiency can be dangerous, too.
The Surrey University study, which looked at adults with no history of heart conditions, found those who had low levels of phosphate were more likely to suffer cardiac arrest.
A good helping of dairy products can help ward off heart problems according to new research
A sore throat? Try some moss
Suffering from a pesky sore throat? Syrup and lozenges containing Icelandic moss could provide an unlikely cure, new research suggests.
The moss – also known as Cetraria islandica – is rich in vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iodine and potassium.
Crucially, all of these have soothing and protective properties for the throat’s lining, the mucous membrane.
Icelandic Moss also contains mucilage, a thick, sticky substance that helps to soothe by coating the throat.