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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...

With many people pledging to cut down on meat as part of a healthier lifestyle, we explain the importance of the often misunderstood vitamin B12. Meat Free Mondays and other high-profile campaigns to get us to cut down on the amount of animal protein we eat are aimed...

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...

High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease but by changing the way you eat and adopting healthy lifestyle habits you can reverse the risk and improve your levels. Read our six tips for reducing cholesterol levels.   High cholesterol is a risk factor for...

Musicians, sportspeople, pilots and actors are among those who have improved their performance through the Alexander Technique. Some people make it look easy... 'It' being anything from running to climbing stairs, stacking shelves, even sitting at a desk. There's a...

Your eyes are your most prized possession, so why are so many people not looking after them like they would their general health?   Your eyes are your most prized possession, so why are so many people not looking after them like they. What many people don’t know...

The number of births to women aged over 50 is soaring. But what’s the real story behind the rise? Three mothers talk about the joy of finally having a baby long after it would once have been possible.   To celebrate reaching half a century, Gemma Barnes wrote a...