The Top 10 Best Countries for a Stress-Free Retirement
According to recent studies, heavy stress can shorten a person’s life expectancy by almost three years. And that got us thinking… Which factors may add to your stress during your retirement? And which countries are best for keeping these stresses to a minimum? Our team of researchers studied 63 countries across 14 categories to find […]
Read More5 Ways Women Over 60 Can Maintain Healthy Joints and Overcome Arthritis
Few people escape joint aches and pains, however gracefully they age. Over 100 different types of arthritis can cause symptoms of pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement. Arthritis literally means inflammation of the joints…
Read MoreThe Easiest (and Best) Winter Skin Care Regime
As I write this, it is 7 degrees and snowing in Boulder, Colorado, and we have just experienced devastating fires that destroyed over 1000 homes. Our house was spared, but across the street the housing development was leveled by fire…
Read MoreWant to Keep Mentally Sharp? Get Enough Good Quality Sleep
The idea that “older people do not need much sleep” has been shown to be a myth. Many of us have experienced how not getting enough sleep leaves us – grouchy, not as quick-on-the-draw mentally, tired or perhaps feeling low or anxious…
Read MoreHow to Improve Thinning or Graying Hair: 10 Practical Tips for Women Over 60
Have you noticed your hair is thinner than 30 years ago? If so, you’re not alone. By middle age, most people’s hair becomes finer as the diameter of individual hair follicles, and the hair they produce, decreases. The good news is that several diet…
Read More6 Tips for Tackling Winter Blues
The seasons can have a bigger impact on our mental health than we may realise. So, if you’ve found yourself struggling with a low mood and lack of motivation since the nights have started drawing in, then you’re certainly not alone…
Read MoreMenopausal Issues Past 60? This Is Actually Normal
Let me start by saying sweats, flushes, flashes, whatever you want to call these side-effects of menopause, can last through to your 80s. You didn’t want to hear that, but it’s true. At 73 I still have hot flushes and they’re as bad now as back in my 50s. Why? The menopause just doesn’t know […]
Read MoreGarden Inspiration – Have You Discovered Gardening During the Pandemic?
If you’ve unearthed a hidden passion for gardening during the pandemic, you won’t be alone. Indeed, numerous studies have revealed that people of all ages have woken up to the attraction of planting and caring for all things green, and the suggestion…
Read More3 Natural Practices to Make You a ‘Least Vulnerable’ Person
Summer is here and we all want to know how to spend these precious days doing as much as possible for our health. What simple steps can we do, to not only survive but to thrive during these challenging times? Become one of the least vulnerable persons…
Read MoreLove the Sun, Hate the Skin Damage? How to Look Sun Kissed Without the Sun
I’m so excited. It’s spring! If you’re like me, getting outside and enjoying nature, sunshine, warmth, and family are top of my list. With that though often come sunburn, skin damage, and potential dehydration we all want to avoid…
Read More