How is your man doing? You’re working hard and looking forward to a retirement of leisure and possibly ticking off some of those bucket list items that you haven’t quite got round to. While it’s not everyone’s desire to go bungie jumping in New Zealand or go walking the foothills of the Himalayas, we all…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…