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Help! My new and good lover likes to watch his woman have sex with other men. What do I do?

Polly Hemphill-Duchen

Meditation is not just a trend for the younger generation; it's a timeless practice that holds incredible benefits for individuals in their golden years. Source: Getty Images.

Discover the benefits of meditation for older adults, no pretzel poses required

Discover the benefits of meditation for older adults, no pretzel poses required

Grab your comfiest chair, leave the humming to the bees, and join Starts at 60 as we explore how meditation can sprinkle a little serenity and a whole lot of wisdom into your golden years.

Dr Ross Walker shares how older adults can help ensure optimal heart health. Source: Getty Images.

5 vital lifestyle checks that older adults can adopt to help improve heart health

5 vital lifestyle checks that older adults can adopt to help improve heart health

Leading Australian Cardiologist, Dr Ross Walker shares some crucial lifestyle checks older adults can adopt to help ensure optimal heart health.

It's all in how you store and prepare your fruits and vegetables. Source: Getty Images.

From storage to preparation: How to unlock the full potential of your fruits and vegetables

From storage to preparation: How to unlock the full potential of your fruits and vegetables

Feeling a bit uncertain about where to begin? Our knowledgeable specialist has delineated five straightforward measures to ensure you're harnessing the full potential of your fruits and vegetables.

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Taking control of your health: the easy steps to living younger longer

While ageing is inevitable, healthy ageing is the difference between simply ‘getting older’ and ‘ageing well’ – all it takes is a bit of work. Get practical tips of things you can do every day for a healthier, happier version of you.

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Help! I’m 69 and love my husband dearly, but I can never climax. Why is there no pills to help women?

Polly Hemphill-Duchen

Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care

Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care

Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care

Relationship expert Polly offers her advice on falling for a friend with a partner in care.

Help! What’s the ‘normal’ amount of sex to have past the age of 60?

Help! What’s the ‘normal’ amount of sex to have past the age of 60?

Help! What’s the ‘normal’ amount of sex to have past the age of 60?

Relationship expert Polly discusses the factors influencing sexual activity past the age of 60, challenging notions of 'normal' and emphasising communication, individual preferences, and the potential health benefits of sexual pleasure.

Help! How do I get more moisture down there?

Help! How do I get more moisture down there?

Help! How do I get more moisture down there?

Relationship expert Polly suggests various approaches, including natural supplements and moisturisers, to combat vaginal dryness post-menopause and enhance sexual comfort and pleasure.

Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Relationship expert Polly provides guidance on managing differing sex drives in a relationship, fostering open communication, empathy, and emotional connection for a more fulfilling and intimate bond.

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Health ExpertDr Ross WalkerThe Healthy Living Guru

Health ExpertVan MarinosThe Exercise Scientist

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Exercise physiologistJoel WarmanHead of Wellness Centre at Shine Birtinya Retirement Living

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