Slowing down and taking things easier as we get older could be a big mistake.   Instead, we should stay active for as long as we can. New research suggests that inactivity, especially during retirement, could be one of the main causes of the epidemic of chronic diseases.   Staying active as we get older directs processes in the body that help support ageing, such as the release of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, and improves blood flow, say researchers from Harvard University.  As a result, we reduce our risk of chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers.It doesn’t...

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Why Do I Listen at Length to Complete Strangers? As a volunteer Listener for the Samaritans, I often find myself listening to someone for well over an hour with little interruption from me. While my role involves creating some empathy with the caller, including the occasional question or comment, so that they feel safe to talk freely about whatever distress they are feeling, the crucial part of the call is simply to listen without judgment. What Samaritans offer is not an advice line or counselling, but an open-hearted willingness to allow an unknown stranger to rediscover that kindness and patience...

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The FlexxiCore Challenger is a safe and fun way to become fitter for the over 50's.

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