Author: Jane Thurnell-Read
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Struggling to exercise? Discover how to get motivated even when you hate it
Are you one of those people who resolve to exercise, but somehow it never happens? The answer is to take up exercise snacking.
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The best exercises for seniors: stay fit, strong, and mobile
As people get older, they tend to get less active. Gyms, Zumba classes and organised runs are full of younger people. You may be even wondering if you should be exercising at all. The answer is a categorical yes! Although staying fit is good for younger people, it’s even more important for older people. Even…
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Can exercise really help with menopause symptoms? Here’s what you need to know
It seems that even though menopause alone decreases muscle mass, staying physically active throughout middle age can help women to slow the change.
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Am I too old to go to the gym?
The evidence is that as you get older you need to go to the gym more. Less muscle means greater weakness and less mobility, which may increase your risk of falls and fractures.
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Simple steps to kickstart your healthy weight loss journey
If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you need a plan. Here are the things you should consider, some practical suggestions and some surprising facts too.
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One simple change to help you lose weight & eat more healthily
Eat less, eat more healthily – it just isn’t easy. But research has shown that understanding the variety effect can make a huge difference to what you eat.
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Why I was vegetarian for over 40 years and then gave it up
I was vegetarian for over 40 years and thought I was doing the right thing – saving animals from cruelty, but eventually I realised that wasn’t right.
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Why you should smoke one more cigarette
In my twenties, I smoked 40-50 cigarettes a day. I gave it up and haven’t smoked for 40 years. I’m sure my health is much better for it. My bank balance certainly is. Many people want to give up smoking, but don’t know how to succeed. Dr Charlie Kenward, a GP from Bristol says: “Stopping…
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How to control binge eating by helping your mind
Binge eating can make life so difficult. There’s more and more evidence that rather than focussing on food it’s important to focus on what’s happening in your mind.
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5 important reasons older women need to lift weights
Many older women think weight lifting is for men, or for younger women. There are many benefits of weight lifting. Weight training helps you rebuild muscle strength at any age.