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Friday 16th of March is World Sleep Day. Sleep is vital to our wellbeing...

Change your night time routine for a better sleep

Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine offers her perspective on a daughter who wants...

Ask a counsellor: Caring for my elderly mother is putting a strain on me – what can I do?

Forget almond milk, here’s a new vegan blend we’ll soon be swirling into our...

Why you’ll soon be adding oat milk to your morning coffee

Just as a good diet and physical exercise are essential for keeping our bodies...

Keep the mind sharp as you age
7 common symptoms of ovarian cancer

To mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Lisa Salmon outlines some typical – but all...

Be aware of prostate cancer

March is prostate cancer awareness month – a national campaign the urges men to...

Sibling Resentment When Caring for Elderly Parents

As our parents age and start needing additional support, many siblings find themselves arguing...

5 reasons why turmeric is scientifically good for you

Spicy, golden and warm in flavour, turmeric’s therapeutic properties can ward of flu and...

Natural laxatives for better digestion

Constipation is an uncomfortable digestive issue that can disrupt routines and feel unpleasant throughout...

9 subtle signs of cancer you should never ignore

It’s not just lumps and bumps that need to be checked out. Liz Connor...

Reinvigorate your energy levels with Meritene®, Strength and Vitality

Find out how the Meritene®, Strength & Vitality products can help you get the...

The importance of protein in our diet

We know that staying active is becoming even more important after 50 and many...

5 sneaky ways to get more memory-boosting turmeric into your diet

For ages, health buffs have been telling us that turmeric is a pretty wonderful...

Beating Winter Blues: Helping the Elderly Stay Active and Engaged

When it’s cold, icy and dark outside, it’s tempting to close the door and...

A New Year with Heart Valve Voice

For Heart Valve Voice, we looked back on 2017 with a great feeling of...

Simple steps to increase your feeling of wellbeing

The pressures of modern life mean people are more stressed than ever before. Juggling...

5 things nutritionists say they’d never eat or drink

By now your New Year health and fitness kick might be well under way,...

Small adjustments that make a big impact on eating habits

If you don’t like the idea of going on a diet but do want...

Going Vegan? Here’s How To Get The Nutrients You Need

Going vegan was a hugely popular lifestyle choice in 2017. If you’re making the...

Obesity Awareness Week

In the UK, 1 in 4 adults are considered obese – if the current...

How to practise a safe and gentle January diet

Another January has arrived in the blink of an eye, which means it’s time to...

Why you shouldn’t buy slimming pills online this January

After the indulgence of Christmas, many of us want to shed the pounds we’ve...

Try eating the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is known to be one of the healthiest in the world,...

Jo Whiley: My battle with tinnitus and how it gave me anxiety

Jo Whiley is one of the nation’s best-loved DJ and broadcasters, with a career that’s spanned more...

10 top Christmas gift ideas for women who love fitness

Liz Connor finds the ultimate festive lust list for gym bunnies. The temperatures may...

All you need to know about Sciatica

Sciatica making life a misery? Liz Connor finds out more about this common cause...

Patient Portraits: A New You

Our work is very patient focused and includes raising awareness for heart valve disease...

Elderly Care at Christmas

December is finally upon us, with preparations for the festive period well underway. For...

Here’s how to age happily and see getting older in a whole new light

Do you dread growing old?  Psychotherapist Thomas Moore talks to Liz Connor about the...

The Silent Disease… Prevention and You

Previously we discussed what Osteoporosis (often called the ‘silent disease’) is, whether it might...

5 Amazing skydiving locations

Jumping out of an airplane might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but this popular...

Stay within your weekly limit for Alcohol Awareness Week

Sometimes it can be difficult to see if you’re drinking too much or relying...

Five steps to elderly independence

Seeing the people we love. Getting involved in the hobbies that make us tick....

What price do you put on a decent night’s sleep?

We spend a mind boggling amount of money on diets and exercise but a...

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