The benefits of gardening
The King’s Fund charity was commissioned by the National Gardens Scheme in 2015 to research the links between gardens, gardening and health. The final report clearly demonstrates how gardening can mak ...
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The fear of falling
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among older people but, even though the weather continues to be wet and icy, experts from the University of Manchester are showing that falls can be avoid ...
Regular physical exercise reduces your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 50%
With over 670,000 people suffering from dementia in the UK (Department of Health, 2013) the majority of whom are over 65 years, neuroscientist and cognitive psychologist Dr Lynda Shaw considers if the ...
What makes us happy?
A quick glance at the International Happiness Map ( MT May 2014) certainly reveals one interesting point – happiness and our financial situation are the two axes of our life and the readings ...