Doula – it’s a word which has arrived relatively recently in our vocabulary, yet its origins go back centuries.
Health & Wellness
Articles about our health and wellbeing, mind, emotions, keeping fit, your hearing, eyesight and dental needs, natural remedies and keeping vital.
A Season for New Beginnings
We can all use the post-Easter period as a time for reflecting on transformation in our own lives – something especially important as we grow older.
Why We Feel Guilty About Enjoying Ourselves
It’s a funny thing about getting older—sometimes, the more freedom we have, the more guilty we feel using it. But why is enjoying ourselves so often tangled up with guilt?
‘A Spoon Full of Sugar’ Part 2
We look at the personal consequences and wider ramifications of medical adherence issues.
Why Big Health Overhauls Rarely Stick After 50
Every year brings a new wave of ambitious health promises. For many people, these grand plans sound familiar, but they also tend to fade quietly within a few weeks.
Walking in the Dark, Finding the Light
A few years ago, I was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s. Like many people who receive a life-changing diagnosis, my first response wasn’t physical
When Menopause Madness Meets Puberty Pandemonium
Hormonal changes are a juggling act – and how a family deals with it can make all the difference to how the household holds together
You’re Not ‘Old’ — You’re in Your Freedom Years
For decades, ageing was framed as a narrowing, but for many, getting older has less to do with decline and far more to do with freedom.
Exercise Snacking Has Come to Town!
‘Exercise snacking’ is the latest trend, and no, we’re not talking about a new chain of restaurants or cafes.
Surgery Jitters – Send them Packing!
Surgery can be a daunting prospect for anyone, but if you’re in your senior years, and find yourself facing this challenge for the first time, it can feel even more overwhelming.





