There’s been lots of good news for walkers recently. A study published last month found that over-60s who walked between 6000 and 9000 steps a day cut their risk of heart disease (including strokes and heart attacks) by 40-50 percent, when compared to a more typical 2000 steps a day. In fact this study found…
Caring for elderly relatives and ageing well
In recent years both Annabel and I, like so many of our generation, have faced the consequences of caring for elderly relatives. In my coaching practice, I talk to women almost every day who are trying to navigate the complexities of this experience. Many of them – like me – have cared for, or are…
NEW YEAR, NEW MUSCLES, NEW ME!
It’s that time of year … for looking forward to a new year and, perhaps, a new becoming. Most of us have something we want to change, amend or improve (health-wise), particularly as we’re not getting any younger. I like to start with a long-range vision and a simple outcome. In fact my resolution each…
How time and hormones impact weight gain and sleep as we age
Unless we’re working out like a superhero, we’re likely to feel the passage of time as the body softens. Change in body composition is one of the most obvious markers of ageing, however hard we work to age well. On average, we gain a pound and a half (700g) each year during our 40s and…
WHY LIVER HELPS US AGE WELL
Last night The Husband and I agreed that the Queen’s exit from this world was exactly how we’d like to exit: still in our rights minds, mobile until the near end, disease-free, smiling. And 96 – a ripe old age. Scroll to the end to see my favourite recent article on how best to reach…
BRAINS, HEARTS AND CHOCOLATE – THIS SUMMER’S AGE-WELL RESEARCH
Happy September! We’re enjoying the ‘new pencil case’ feeling that the start of the academic year brings. We’ve had a refreshing summer break but there’s soooooooo much interesting research to catch up on: all of it bringing new ways to age well or powerful reminders of the simple actions we need to embed in our…
How to age well like the Queen!
I know our Queen has incredible advantages when it comes to longevity: palaces, retinues of staff, the country’s best doctors….. but isn’t she ageing well?! And, despite her obvious privileges, there are lessons we can all learn from Her Majesty as we head towards the Platinum Jubilee here in the UK. So a trumpet voluntary,…
HOW WALKING POLES CAN HELP US AGE WELL
It’s nearly May, which is National Walking Month – an initiative started in 2007 by the American Heart Association to encourage more people to … walk! And so this month I’ll be examining some of the latest studies into various aspects of walking. If you’ve read 52 Ways to Walk you’ll know that I went…
ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH LIGHT? ENOUGH DARK?
Have you noticed the longer, lighter days? Isn’t it lovely? But are you spending sufficient time outdoors? Or in a sunny spot? Are you turning off Netflix/your laptop/your phone when darkness falls? If you are, bravo! If not, you might want to read on. There’s a fair bit of science here, so scroll to the…
THE ENDURING MAGIC OF MOVEMENT AND A GIVEAWAY
I hardly need to remind any of our readers that movement is the single most important thing you can do for your future health, surpassing every supplement, every sleep aid and almost every dietary intervention. As the days shorten and darken, exercise is sometimes the first thing to go. And yet barely a week goes…
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