Uncategorized 0 28th January, 2020 10 things you should know about the flu virus Health experts explain why now is the time to get vaccinated – and how to avoid catching flu. The flu season is just around the corner, and with cases of the virus already starting to appear, now is the best time to get yourself protected. Flu is a nasty and potentially dangerous infection, and its… VIEW ARTICLE >
Lifestyle 0 14th January, 2020 Six ways to treat menopause symptoms – without taking HRT If you don’t want to or can’t take HRT for some reason, there are other ways to help ease unwanted menopause side-effects. Lots of women experience symptoms due to menopause, many of which can be very unpleasant. Caused by fluctuating and lower levels of oestrogen as the ovaries stop producing eggs, these can include hot… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 8th January, 2020 Tips on how to improve your eye health in the winter Don’t take your eyes for granted. Protect your vision with this simple advice. Good eyesight is a key part of being healthy, and helps you perform well, whether that’s at work, school or behind the wheel. Unfortunately, many of us tend to put our eye health last on the list of priorities, as our eyes… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 7th January, 2020 Five ways to avoid getting struck by norovirus this winter Nothing can completely keep the bug at bay but every little helps. A nutrition expert tells us how to build your defences from the inside out. If there’s one thing you really don’t want at the beginning of the year, it’s a bout of norovirus. Commonly known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, this dreaded virus… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 3rd January, 2020 Things to consider when downsizing in retirement Downsizing is certainly a goal for many older adults who are looking to de-clutter to enjoy a more active and maintenance-free lifestyle. Of course, you’ll find both advantages and disadvantages of downsizing home. When it comes to the size of your home, sometimes less is more. We advise carefully considering all points relevant to you… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 23rd December, 2019 Everything you need to know about spotting the signs of stroke, and how to reduce your risk As figures reveal more and more middle-aged people are being affected, we find out how we can all improve our stroke awareness. Strokes might be something we tend to associate most with older generations, but new Public Health England (PHE) figures are painting a different story – and quite an alarming one. The average age… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 17th December, 2019 5 Tips on how to care for your natural grey hair Hairstylist Daniel Lynes offers his advice for keeping your silver looking super. Stroll down the hair aisle at any chemist and you’ll see box after box of dye stamped with the words ‘100% grey coverage’. For years, covering up even the slightest hint of silver has been the norm for millions of us, but now… VIEW ARTICLE >
Lifestyle 0 12th December, 2019 Don’t let accidents ruin your Christmas: six common festive mishaps and how to treat them Burns, falls and choking can all be common at Christmas – here’s what the experts want us all to know. Scattered presents, new toys, busy kitchens and hordes of people crowded into a small space mean that as well as being chaotic fun, Christmas can be full of accidents waiting to happen. Every December, many… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 25th November, 2019 Could your winter blues be something more serious? What to do if you’re worried about SAD Seasonal affective disorder is a lot more complex than just mourning the end of summer and being a bit glum. Autumn has arrived and it already feels like we’re heading into the depths of winter. With the annual ritual of putting the clocks back too, it’s easy to feel a bit gloomy about the darker… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 12th November, 2019 As experts suggest prescribing exercise to people with cancer, here are four activities that may help A global panel concluded that keeping fit can have a positive impact during treatment and recovery. Every two minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. Traditionally, a diagnosis would come with the advice to rest as much as possible, but now experts are now calling for exercise to be prescribed to patients, after… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 22nd October, 2019 How to know when your cold is something more serious That pesky cold may actually be masquerading as bronchitis, the flu, or even laryngitis. If you’ve been tuning into Good Morning Britain this week, you might have noticed that Piers Morgan has been feeling pretty under the weather. Proving that celebrities don’t get a fast-track past winter ailments, the presenter has revealed that what he… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 18th October, 2019 World Menopause Day: 7 tips to help women through the change A menopause nurse gives advice on how to thrive despite the hot flushes and mood swings. The menopause is a natural process that every woman goes through in her late forties or early fifties, or sometimes earlier. But just because it happens to every woman it doesn’t mean it’s any easier to deal with, or… VIEW ARTICLE >