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A poll of 2,000 adults, commissioned by well-being brand Healthspan, found the cold and dark winter months result in an increase in illnesses, a lower mood and an overall lack of motivation. The study found 46 per cent of Brits think winter is bad for their health...

Dog ownership was associated with a 33% lower risk of early death for heart attack survivors living alone and 27% reduced risk of early death for stroke survivors living alone, compared to people who did not own a dog. Dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduced...

As the season changes and the sun goes down early, it’s easy to let your mood sink with it. Whether you find you’re affected by the lack of daylight or simply find yourself feeling less than your best when life’s stresses get in the way, the good news is there’s...

Our outlook on life can affect many areas of our physical and mental well-being including how we deal with stress, our attitude towards ourselves and towards others. A tendency toward negative thinking can be all-encompassing but there are things we can do to turn...

The biggest lifestyle factors impacting on cardiovascular health are mainly down to lifestyle which is something that can be changed. Here Dr Sarah Brewer, Healthspan Medical Director looks at 10 things everyone can do to improve their cardio health. Get your heart...

For many people, hitting the big 5-0 represents a fresh start of sorts. In many cases, the kids are grown or in college, the pace of daily life has slowed and there's more time to spend on self-improvement, making this stage of life ideal for starting or furthering...

Now is the time to get your hearing checked if you have been delaying it. Approximately 11 million people in the UK are currently suffering from hearing loss which equates to roughly one in six of us. Of the six million people in the UK who could benefit from hearing...

You might know Fifty Shades for its steamy love scenes, young Hollywood starlets and glitzy soundtrack; but what about these 10 shades of grey? Yes, we mean the 50-somethings wearing their grey on the outside - with pride, flair and just a touch of sparkle. It’s not...

By the latter stage of life many people understand the importance of having life insurance for the purpose of covering rising funeral costs or leaving an inheritance; but what many people of this generation don’t know is that there’s more than just one option...

Chartered physiotherapist Louise Rogerson, Chief Operating Officer of Howz, shows how technology can aid older people in retirement. As a physiotherapist, I have seen first-hand the challenges we face in staying fit as we get older. Retirement can be a fantastic...