In many cultures a reliance on one other is encouraged and respected. However, in today’s society, we often value independence even more highly.
Health & Wellness
Articles about our health and wellbeing, mind, emotions, keeping fit, your hearing, eyesight and dental needs, natural remedies and keeping vital.
Why Dry Skin Gets Worse as We Age
Understanding why skin becomes drier with age can help you take steps to keep it healthier and more comfortable.
Vitamin C After 50: What to Look For and What to Ignore
Understanding what vitamin C does, what it doesn't do, and how to separate useful information from clever marketing can help you make a more informed decision this winter.
Are you Suffering from Emotional Labour Burnout?
Lately, we’ve been talking a lot about emotional labour on the home front, check out just what the symptoms of emotional labour burnout might look like
Banishing the Winter Blues!
Welcome to winter! For many of us, winter can trigger the arrival of ‘the blues’ - a general low mood that can see us skipping our usual, healthy routines.
When Sadness Won’t Budge: Practical Ways to Cope
While optimism certainly has its place, there are times when sadness is not something that can be brushed aside with a positive attitude or a motivational slogan.
Staying Independent, Not ‘Young’
A common misunderstanding in later life is the idea health improvement is about trying to stay young. In reality, most people are not trying to reverse age, they are trying to maintain independence.
Adult Incontinence Part 1: Let’s Talk About It!
While we may be comfortable discussing everything from our online dating success to our mental health, few of us want to broach the subject of incontinence.
Freedom From Other People’s Expectations
One of the quietest but most significant freedoms later in life is the ability to care less about what other people think.
6 Tips for Boosting Energy Without Coffee
We all know the feeling: the mid-morning dip, the post-lunch slump, the moment concentration starts to fray and coffee suddenly feels less like a choice and more like a requirement.




