Health & Wellness

We have long known the importance of exercise in the treatment of arthritis. Whilst the thought of having to make oneself active isn't always pleasant we have been told over and over of the benefits. Now recent research and clinical trials are confirming

Being a Laughter Yoga Teacher, I laugh for a living. And, what a wonderful gift it is to pass onto others. Laughter is universal

Heartfelt thanks to all of you who have sent me messages regarding my first article for GrownUps. I'm replying to two of your letters this time.

Moments of forgetfulness are among those small blows to self-esteem that can lead people to worry about declining intelligence or impending dementia.

Talking about grief is not a subject many people feel comfortable with.

"To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science." Albert Einstein

As our skin becomes thin and frail with age, it can be easily bruised or torn by minor accidents around the home or while working outdoors.

Our skin has a vital role in protecting us from the environment, helping control our body temperature and fluid balance, as well as containing nerve receptors to allow us to feel sensations of touch.

"Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." - Erica Jong

For over a hundred years medical authorities have warned against the excessive use of salt in our diet. The evidence to support this is far from clear.