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Want to life to the full in your 60s and beyond? Read on for invaluable tips on exercising, preventing falls, anti-ageing, mental health, sexual health and sleep heath.

Simple exercises to help you avoid falls and maintain your independence
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Preventing falls
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Healthy sleeping

How to remedy heavy snoring at home

How to remedy heavy snoring at home

Try out these five methods that might help stop the snoring.
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Exercise

Easy strength workouts you can do at home to help prevent osteoporosis

Easy strength workouts you can do at home to help prevent osteoporosis

These 6 strength exercises can help prevent osteoporosis and keep your body healthy.
If you're looking to walk with intention, here’s how to structure your strolls for maximum health benefits. Source: Getty Images.
Exercise

Unlock the full health potential of your daily walk with these top tips

Unlock the full health potential of your daily walk with these top tips

Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, but with a little intention, it can become a powerful tool for improving your health. Discover easy ways to get more out of every step you take.
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Travel tips

Tips for travelling with dietary restrictions

Tips for travelling with dietary restrictions

There are a number of things that will make your life easier if you’re travelling with a specific diet and here are just a few.
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Exercise

5 quick and easy exercises to get rid of ‘tuck-shop arms’

5 quick and easy exercises to get rid of ‘tuck-shop arms’

As we age, our bodies lose their ability to stay tight and firm, and we have to work a lot harder to keep toned.
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Diet and nutrition

What happens to your body if you miss a meal

What happens to your body if you miss a meal

Missing a meal might sound harmless, but it can trigger a chain of reactions in your body. Find out the good, the bad, and what you need to know about missing meals for your health.
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Healthy sleeping

Could weight training help older adults beat insomnia?

Could weight training help older adults beat insomnia?

Muscle-strengthening exercises, such as lifting dumbbells or using gym equipment, have been shown to reduce sleeplessness among older adults, according to an international team of researchers.
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Mental health and wellness

How stress affects ageing and what you can do about it

How stress affects ageing and what you can do about it

Chronic stress is a major factor that can speed up the ageing process in ways you might not realise. Taking proactive steps to manage stress can help you maintain better overall health and well-being as you age.
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Exercise

Strengthen your core with simple exercises to prevent balance issues in later life

Strengthen your core with simple exercises to prevent balance issues in later life

Boost your stability and confidence by mastering these five core-strengthening exercises to prevent balance issues and keep you steady on your feet as you age.

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Diet and nutrition

How food related nostalgia could help combat malnutrition in older adults

How food related nostalgia could help combat malnutrition in older adults

New research shows how tapping into the nostalgia of favourite meals could help older adults eat more and enjoy the process.
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Sexual health

5 Lovehoney toys to add to your collection and spice things up in the bedroom

5 Lovehoney toys to add to your collection and spice things up in the bedroom

Did you know 1 in every 3 older adults will use sex toys? If you're curious, here are a few great ways to get started...
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Diet and nutrition

The best foods for boosting brain power revealed

The best foods for boosting brain power revealed

It's essential to provide our bodies with the proper nourishment through a healthy, balanced diet to enhance brain power.
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Diet and nutrition

Healthy alternatives to rice, pasta and other common pantry items

Healthy alternatives to rice, pasta and other common pantry items

Cooking without eggs and flour is easy with our substitute tips.
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Exercise

Low-effort ways to stay active and healthy in this summer heat

Low-effort ways to stay active and healthy in this summer heat

Finding ways to keep your body moving while protected from the harmful rays of the sun can be a head scratcher, but we've got some ideas for you to try out.
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