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Christmas is traditionally about giving rather than receiving, either by giving gifts or by...

Six Reasons Why Racehorse Ownership is the Ultimate Self-Gift

Christmas is a season of celebration and plenty of festive indulgence – but if...

Managing your diabetes through the festive period

Becoming forgetful from time to time is a relatively normal part of the aging...

7 early signs for spotting dementia

The things nobody tells you about the menopause The menopause can be a difficult...

Menopause truths – the things nobody tells you
Discover Loopies Reading Glasses and Polarised Sunglasses

Whilst growing older is not a great chore, and it comes with the benefit...

Moving your exercise routine indoors for winter

Whether it’s snow or heavy rain, short mornings and long evenings, doing exercise outdoors during...

Over 50s Health Check: Online Information

As you grow older, you may start to become more aware of your body...

Heart Valve Voice calls for NICE heart valve disease guidelines

On Tuesday 1 November, UK charity Heart Valve Voice launched its report, ‘Towards a...

4 Ways To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

Certain lifestyle choices can reduce your chance of developing dementia. There are 850,000 people in...

A patient’s diagnosis with heart valve disease

I met a lovely lady in pre-assessment clinic at St Thomas’ hospital. Lily* is...

Why does our hearing deteriorate as we get older?

What is age-related hearing loss? It’s commonly known that our hearing deteriorates as we...

Treatment horizons for heart valve disease

Heart valve disease is a growing concern in the UK, with prevalence expected to...

My role in the Cardiac Surgery Outpatients Clinic

Cardiac outpatients is a multidisciplinary department open between Monday and Friday at St Thomas’...

Healthy living direct

Healthy Living Direct offers you a range of products that make life just that...

Sue Jardine’s heart valve disease story

Today is World Heart Day, the world’s biggest platform for raising awareness of all...

Common aches and pains

Aches and pains can strike at any age, but there are some common gripes...

Supporting a loved one with depression

If a friend or family member is struggling with depression, it can be difficult...

What happens in a Heart Valve Clinic

Hello! My name is Helen and my colleague’s name is Emma. We run a...

Grab Your Fenetic Sprint for Active Aging Week

Come along for the ride, get involved in Active Aging Week this September by...

My role as a cardiac nurse

My name is Amanda and I am the Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner specialising in...

What you should know about Tinnitus

What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a condition that affects many people around the world...

Cooking with Coconut oil

You’ve probably heard about the rise of coconut oil as a superfood, beloved by...

Looking after your mental health

Good mental health is as important to your wellbeing as physical health, yet is...

Dario Gradi’s heart valve disease story

Dario Gradi is the Academy Manager and former Football Manager at Alexandra Crewe FC,...

Sneak in 150 minutes of exercise next week

To stay healthy or improve your health as an older adult, the NHS recommends...

Heart Valve Voice: speaking up for those with heart valve disease

Heart Valve Voice is a charity that aims to transform the diagnosis, treatment and...

Healthy habits for women over 50

Each stage of life brings with it a new set of opportunities and challenges,...

Healthy living blogs

Looking for some diet and exercise inspiration? Check out our roundup of the best...

Protecting Your Skin From The Sun – The Best SPFs

It’s vital to protect your skin against damage from the sun’s rays, in order...

How much do you know about Heart Valve Disease?

A new heart valve disease survey shows that low levels of awareness could be...

“Good” And “Bad” Carbs – What Does It All Mean?

From banning carbs outright to distinguishing between “good” and “bad” carbs, modern diets today...

Easy ways to increase your fibre intake

Fibre is an important part of a healthy diet, especially as we age. It...

Beat Stress for Men’s Health Week

This week is Men’s Health Week, a national initiative that aims to help increase...

Varicose veins – finding relief and advice online

A common problem for older men and women, varicose veins can be uncomfortable, somewhat...

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