Health

Health How to help your partner eat better (hint: don’t snatch that cake out of their hand)Teamwork makes the dreamwork when it comes to eating healthier with your hunny.

Health How to recognise depression and anxiety in midlife (and what to do about it)Is that persistent feeling of stress, sadness or low energy just what getting older feels like or is it a mental health condition? Here’s why depression and anxiety are often overlooked at this stage of life and why you shouldn’t sit back and take it.

Health Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study Could a daily walk or regular activity really lower your chances of dementia? This long-term study suggests it can, even for those genetically at risk.

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Health Midlife tune-up: the health checks you can’t afford to skip A midlife tune-up is your secret weapon for staying active, sharp and living life on your terms. These simple health checks can catch problems early and help you breathe easier (quite literally in some cases).

Health You can still cut your diabetes risk, even if your weight won’t budge Prediabetes often arrives quietly, but your ability to reverse it is stronger than you think. Researchers have found that improving blood sugar control – even with no weight loss – can slash the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Health 5-minute morning magic: simple rituals to transform your entire day With just five minutes and a couple of simple habits, your morning routine can reset your mood, boost your energy and steer your whole day in a better direction.

Health Socialising is vital for your health as you age. But what if you're an introvert?Research shows social isolation and loneliness are detrimental to our wellbeing, but not all of us are social butterflies. Here’s how much social interaction you actually need.

Health Why you shouldn’t be afraid to start running after middle age Contrary to popular belief, running probably won’t wreck your joints. In fact, it could actually help rebuild and protect them.

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