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As we age, most people notice a range of changes in their health. One change might not seem like such a big deal, but more than one can add up to poor health long-term. For example, we might notice...
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Happy senior couple hiking in the park (dollarphotoclub) INTRODUCTION The problem for many of us today is that we just do not exercise enough. This can have dire consequences as we age. According to...
View Article5 mythbusting articles you may have missed at the60life blog about your...
There are many misconceptions about getting older.One of these is that older people inevitably will suffer from significant age-related decline in health.This is what many parents and grandparents of...
View ArticleHow to be physically flexible at any age
dollarphotoclub (c) Flexibility is something we all need in our everyday lives in order to function properly and with relative ease.It provides a range of movement in a joint or joints, and muscles...
View Article9 of the best websites for walking events in the UK for all ages
via dollarphotoclub Regardless of the growing success of the month of May as National Walking Month, the appeal of gathering and walking in groups has risen apace in many other months of the year.This...
View ArticleWhy changing some old habits can benefit you in later life
How’s this for a good habit? Breaking old habits of a lifetime is just what the doctor ordered if,for your health’s sake,you take for inspiration that you’re never too old to adopt new healthful...
View ArticleThe short guide to dealing with stress in later life
Boredom in retirement -that’ll be the day! Of course stress has no respect for age.We know it’s part of life.Its destructive nature can affect anyone at any time, and the long term effects can creep up...
View ArticleWhy the way we breathe is so important to our health
Who says so? It seems a great many people do. A current google search using a keyword such as “breathing” will produce many tens of millions of references, many pointing to advice and information,...
View ArticleThe Best of the60life in May
via dollarphotoclub – the good life Nearing the end of a busy month. The following are the Best of the60life in May which you may have missed: 5 easy tips on taking the first steps to trace your UK...
View ArticleBest Fitness Exercises Can Delay or Prevent Illness in...
One of the abiding myths as we age is that illness and loss of physical ability are inevitable, and much reduced quality of life must follow.The good news is that this is simply not true.Although,when...
View ArticleIf you must spend time on the sofa do this for your health and wellbeing
This piece is about spending less of our waking day sitting down and using more time throughout the day improving your wellbeing and fitness. The importance of exercise at whatever age for longer...
View ArticleHow to keep your memory fit as you get older
How to keep your memory fit as you get older Without taking appropriate action the avoidable debilitating effects of getting older may catch-up with the inevitable passage of time.We are often...
View ArticleWhy mushroom in your coffee is good for you
Hi All! I have always enjoyed eating mushrooms. Usually, I have them gently fried with a little olive oil.So I am gratified to have further recent confirmation they are very good for you.Now this...
View Article21 Things You Can Do To Look After Your Brain’s Health
Hi Everyone! It is well known that as we get older we are likely to lose some mental acuity.Also, it is common knowledge that changes in lifestyle can provide incremental benefits to both mind and...
View ArticleWhy sense of purpose in older age is seen as so important
The inhabitants of the Japanese island of Okinawa have long been known for their healthy lifestyle and longevity.They live longer than any other people in the world.This is largely attributed to having...
View Article10 Things that can help towards a longer and happier life
Hi Everyone! Last time we looked at why sense of purpose in older age is so important. In today’s world, the pursuit of happiness is an ingrained concept. We’re often taught to expect our lives to be...
View ArticleThe truth about stress in later life and how to deal with it
“It has been verified through scientific exploration that more than 80 percent of all diseases are due to stress and strain that originate in the mind and reflect on the body.” – American Medical...
View ArticleGive Gardening a Go Now and Lose Stress
How to Draw Back the Curtains on Your Winter garden In February, first thing in a UK morning ,a peak out of the window often yields to the eye a rather grey, green and otherwise colourless vista.What...
View Article5 Steps to Giving Your Spring Lawn the Care It Deserves
It is Springtime again and time to visit your garden! If you have a lawn you may find the Winter months have not been too kind and some care is needed.There maybe discolouration in parts or areas which...
View ArticleThe art of accidental beekeeping sleep and other things to do in lockdown
On 23rd March ,when the UK entered into a form of suspended public life, in all homes across the land, millions of us pondered first to know how and then scrambled into actions designed to survive...
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