young man looking at an older himself in the mirror

The Manual for Ageing

Arriving at old age isn’t a destination and in a lot of ways, it’s a moving target. We see older people in the gyms, run marathons and doing all sorts of active stuff. But we also know someone in their 50s that is experiencing heart attacks, strokes, diabetes or even dementia. So, why do some…

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Man eating burger near refrigerator in kitchen at night Bad habit

Food, one of our more important relationships

Life is made up of many relationships. Everything and everybody that we interact with is a relationship of some kind. Each relationship with people, objects, pets, etc., is uniquely defined depending on our level of interaction, emotional attachment and importance in our lives. All relationships can be a positive or negative influence, or a combination…

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1Kg a year

One Kilo a Year!

Writing this blog post at the beginning of March has made me mindful of all those who started their new diets back in January in a hope to be trimmer and fitter.  After all the Christmas overindulgence, it seemed an easy decision to eat less to be fitter and healthier. For some, health pointers may…

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Scar after operation on back of women on white background

Scar Massage Therapy (SMT)

We all have scars; some are hardly noticeable, and others can be seen clearly. The causes and types of scars are wide and varied. Some have an impact on our lives, others can almost be forgotten. Each scar tells a story of trauma, health challenges, or giving birth. Some scars are on the outside and…

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Winter

Are you Winter Fit?

Preparing ourselves for winter is usually little more than changing our wardrobe from summer to winter clothes. But being winter fit is more than keeping warm. The changes in temperature and light can impact on both our mental and physical health. Some of us are looking forward to this time of year because our chosen…

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MiddleAgeMan

Why Aren’t We Talking About Male Menopause Now?

Some of the more common life experiences are still not discussed openly enough, and life changes for men in their late 40s to early 50s is one of them. Unlike the female menopause, the men’s version lacks definition, information, and documentation. For one thing, physiologically it is very different from the menopause in women. However,…

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