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HOW MANY STEPS SHOULD WE – REALLY – BE WALKING?

HOW MANY STEPS SHOULD WE – REALLY – BE WALKING?

Here in the UK, it’s HOT.  And when it’s this warm, it’s tempting to find a shady spot and do very little.  However, can I politely suggest you continue to get your daily steps in? I’ve been enjoying evening ambles and dawn saunters.  Get to the sea, a forest or mountains/hills if you can –... 

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Lymphatics and longevity – what you need to know

Lymphatics and longevity – what you need to know

Are you stimulating your ‘Big 6’? Strange question, I know, but bear with me because this could help you age well. The ‘Big 6’ is the name coined by lymphatic drainage specialist, Ksenija Selivanova, for the six key points in the body we should massage daily to help stimulate the lymphatic system. I’ll come back... 

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The secrets of Swedish longevity – and how we’re all ageing now

The secrets of Swedish longevity – and how we’re all ageing now

Annabel and I went to Stockholm last weekend. What a beautiful city! It was a long-planned trip to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the book group we belong to. 20 years is a lot of books – and a lot of talking! Six of us met up in Stockholm (one of our number is Swedish).... 

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EAT WILD, TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN…

EAT WILD, TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN…

Have you been following the Wildbiome Project?  It’s an extraordinary Citizen Science experiment revealing what happens to the body when we forego all ‘bought’ food and eat only wild food, as our ancestors once did.  As someone fascinated by how the body responds (to everything, from sleeplessness to movement to landscape and, yes, to food…... 

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HOW TO IMPROVE MEMORY, REDUCE INFLAMMATION, CUT CANCER RISK, AND WHY TRACKING COULD HARM YOUR HEALTH

HOW TO IMPROVE MEMORY, REDUCE INFLAMMATION, CUT CANCER RISK, AND WHY TRACKING COULD HARM YOUR HEALTH

Come Walk With Me First things first, the 2025 London Festival of Walking is hosting a free conference (2 May) on strolling, featuring the neuroscientist, Professor Shane O’Mara, and yours truly (that’s me, Annabel). If you’re interested in the biology, neuroscience, politics or simply the joys, of walking, you can claim a place by registering... 

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WHY LIVER HELPS US AGE WELL

WHY LIVER HELPS US AGE WELL

Alzheimer’s risk latest: noise, exercise and HRT

Alzheimer’s risk latest: noise, exercise and HRT

MEMORY, MOVEMENT, MUSHROOMS AND MORE

MEMORY, MOVEMENT, MUSHROOMS AND MORE

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To menopause and beyond! Bodies, brains (and beetroot hummus)

To menopause and beyond! Bodies, brains (and beetroot hummus)

A new puppy and a new recipe

A new puppy and a new recipe

EAT MORE MUSHROOMS: ITALIAN MUSHROOM SALAD

EAT MORE MUSHROOMS: ITALIAN MUSHROOM SALAD

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AGEING WELL ON YOUR SUMMER STAYCATION, RASPBERRY CAKE – AND INVITATIONS!

AGEING WELL ON YOUR SUMMER STAYCATION, RASPBERRY CAKE – AND INVITATIONS!

WHY BERRIES ARE YOUR BEST FRIENDS IN LOCKDOWN

WHY BERRIES ARE YOUR BEST FRIENDS IN LOCKDOWN

A HEALTHY STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING CAKE? YES, REALLY…WITH WALNUTS!

A HEALTHY STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING CAKE? YES, REALLY…WITH WALNUTS!

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We went to Stockholm! And, of course, it didn’t We went to Stockholm! And, of course, it didn’t escape our notice that the Swedes have a fantastically age-well lifestyle and a greater life expectancy than us here in the UK (although only by a year). 

The Nordic diet of foods traditionally eaten in Scandinavia plays a role in this: whole grains, fish and game. I brought some smoked reindeer meat home with me, not sure I would recommend. Vegetables, berries, ferments, oily fish and sea food are all longevity superfoods - we ate some incredible lumpfish roe and oysters while we were there. And Annabel had one of her favourites, nettle soup, not once but twice.

Coffee intake, clean air and the concept of ‘lagom’ - balance - all play a role too. Find the lowdown on the blog agewellproject.com and linked in stories 

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Excerpts from Annabel’s new book, The Walking Cu Excerpts from Annabel’s new book, The Walking Cure in today’s @dailymail … find out where to walk to help heal mind, body, spirit.
Fascinating interview with our very own @annabelab Fascinating interview with our very own @annabelabbs in today’s @guardian on the astonishing impact of a city walk on our mental and physical health. Just make sure you walk among old buildings and avoid traffic pollution where possible … 

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Annabel will be talking about the little known eff Annabel will be talking about the little known effects of landscape and walking on our mental and physical health this Saturday (5 April) in Canterbury. 3.30 pm in the Augustine Hall, Canterbury Christ Church University. We love meeting fellow Age-Wellers so do come and say hello….
Celebrating the launch of Annabel’s new book, Th Celebrating the launch of Annabel’s new book, The Walking Cure! Such a fun and inspiring event 💚💚💚
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