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Life at its essence is about time and by 2050, nearly 3.7 million people are expected to live up to 100. What can we do to get the most out of our bonus years? Loneliness. Ageism. Physical limitations, cognitive decline and, increasingly, elder poverty. The downsides...Happy horticulture: Why gardening makes us feel better – and how to make the most of it
Gardens can be great for the environment and for wildlife – and they’re good for people too, according to an increasing body of research. Gardening has a long and connected history to science and medicine. For centuries gardens have been a source not only of...Play outside and sing together: What living in Denmark taught me about raising ‘Viking’ children
Nordic children are out in nature for hours a day – and they top rankings in both education and happiness. So here are seven parenting tips I’ve picked up along the way… I knew I was in trouble the day my pre-schooler came home smelling of woodsmoke and told me...Crack on! ‘Don’t do’ lists and a protein hit: 20 ways to become a morning person and feel like the winner
Early risers know only too well the smug satisfaction of getting up and getting going. But what if you’re more of an owl than a lark? Here’s how to change your body clock and seize the day. I can’t actually remember when I first started thinking of myself as a...Ourplace News
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