Brought up in an era where ‘sun bathing’ and a ‘healthy tan’ were de regeur, I have to remind myself, every day, about the need for skin protection.
Health & Wellness
Articles about our health and wellbeing, mind, emotions, keeping fit, your hearing, eyesight and dental needs, natural remedies and keeping vital.
7 Exercise Excuses and How to Overcoming Them
We often don't prioritise fitness and nutrition over easier and more fun activities. Here are the top seven most common exercise excuses and some ideas for overcoming them.
Why Cavemen and Women were onto Something
Gone are the days when you had to pick up your club and brave the unknowns of the jungle. Cavemen may have been onto something with their intermittent fasting lifestyle.
Retirement – The Gender Longevity Gap, and How to Bridge it.
On average, men don’t live as long as women. However, when it comes to the reasons why, older men, especially, may like to sit up and take notice.
Fast, Easy Access to an Expert Doctor These Holidays
There’s nothing worse than being away from home and unwell or trying to see a GP when your regular practice is closed. Introducing CareHQ - an online consultation service that brings GP care to you, no matter where you are!
Living Alone – The Art of Selfcare When You’re Sick
When you live alone, it’s doubly important you take good care of yourself when bugs come calling. Use these strategies for keeping comfortable when you have only yourself to depend on.
Bust Stress Before Stress Busts Us!
If you’re in your 60s, it’s quite likely you grew up without the word ‘stress’ being used quite as often as it now is.
Six Simple Tips to Help Others Feel Needed
We take a look at how you can help others to feel needed.
Training For Your Age
As seems to be the case with many things, exercising as we age means adjusting our approach and in some cases, expectations.
Collagen – The Magic Ingredient!
Collagen is a protein in our body which plays an important role in ‘holding us together’, it’s the main ‘ingredient’ of connective tissue.