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Reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends may help...

Reading, doing yoga and spending time with family ‘may lower dementia risk’

We all know that the earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance of...

13 red flag cancer symptoms to absolutely get checked out

Anxiety affects over half of UK seniors aged 55 and older. While feelings of...

3 Actionable Steps to Relieving Anxiety in Seniors

It just keeps getting hotter – and here in the UK we are seldom...

Debunking heatwave myths: Are these 5 bits of advice true or false?
7 possible brain tumour symptoms we should all be aware of

New statistics suggest the number of people diagnosed with brain tumours has risen by...

Resistant starch may help ‘prevent cancer’ – here’s how and why to get more into your diet

Most people wait until bananas turn yellow before eating them, but a new study...

Salmon and bananas can ‘reduce negative effects of salt’ in women – 5 other foods that can boost women’s health

Conscious of how salt consumption might be impacting your health? Well, eating foods such...

How exercise can give you a better night’s sleep

At the peak of summer, it can sometimes feel impossible to get a good...

The heatwave is over – so why am I still so exhausted?

The sweltering peak of the heatwave might be over – thank goodness – but...

Managing Dry Eye

Dry, Scratchy, Red, Sore, Irritated Eyes. Do these terms sound familiar? If so, you...

Female entrepreneurs in later life

My name is Julie Ford, creator of Instepp. At the age of 65 I...

7 ways your body might be reacting to hot weather, from nosebleeds to swollen feet

After days of Met Office warnings, we’ve been bracing ourselves for the extreme heatwave,...

This is how a sleep deficit in the heatwave affects your brain and body

Even one or two nights of interrupted sleep is enough to leave you feeling...

Are hobbies the mental health saviour you need right now?

Picking up new hobbies felt like second nature during the early days of the...

Is the menopause affecting your eyes? 

Approximately 61% of perimenopausal and menopausal women are affected by a condition called Dry...

How to reduce back and shoulder injuries when gardening

Are you digging too much? Bending over without bending your knees? Carrying pots that...

Discovering useful dementia websites and resources

Dementia can be a very mysterious and frightening illness, especially when you’re confused about...

Ways of keeping safe in the sun

However, while it is still the fashion to have a suntan and you may...

All you need to know about bowel cancer after Deborah James’ plea to ‘check poo’

In a final message before her death, Dame Deborah James urged people to “check...

How to exercise safely with arthritis, as research finds physical activity could reduce fatigue

A new study potentially offers hope for those suffering with inflammatory rheumatic diseases –...

Could dehydration be a problem for you?

Dehydration is the term used when there is not enough water in our body...

Exercise on holiday and when travelling

Welcome to another Instepp and Silversurfers partnership blog. A bit about me for those...

Losing a partner: 2 widows share how they’ve learned to live with grief and find joy again

Losing a partner is one of the most painful experiences a person can go...

How too much salt affects our health

Fond of salty snacks? Always sprinkling salt on your dinner? Like many people, you...

Insect bites and stings – how to keep safe

Being stung by an insect can be painful and happily, for most of us...

Optimism ‘may be just as important as exercise’ for adding years to your life

Optimism may be just as important as exercise for adding years to your life,...

Make later life better with live-in care

Getting older shouldn’t mean giving up the things that make us who we are...

6 Amazing health benefits of eating strawberries and their tops

It’s difficult to resist a perfectly ripe strawberry, isn’t it? In fact, they’re one...

How to have happy feet

It doesn’t take much to take care of our feet and they can feel,...

Nearly half of us have cholesterol levels higher than recommended: 4 ways to lower yours

High cholesterol has no symptoms, but can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Heart...

Why clutter is a psychological issue – and 10 easy steps to overcome it

Is your home full of stuff you might not need, but you haven’t got...

The not so humble salad is making a come-back

It’s time to ditch those tasteless salads we compel ourselves to eat under the...

The Taking Care Anywhere personal alarm service ensures peace of mind for you and your family

Getting older shouldn’t stop us from doing the things we love. Being a certain...

7 subtle skin cancer warning signs you need to know about

Spring has already seen record-breaking temperatures – and, inevitably, the head-start on summer’s had...

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