Health & Wellbeing

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Health

When is the right time for a hip or knee replacement?

Expert advice on when you need a hip or knee replacement, and how long you may have to wait on the NHS.

Healthy Eating

The news we’ve all been waiting for – chocolate IS good for us

We speak to the experts about how a daily fix of cocoa can actually benefit your health.

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Walking

Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?

Scientists say your daily target could be lower - and the surprising origin of the daily step count.

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healthy eating

Should you give up bread for your health?

What's the truth about bread? A nutritionist explains how bread affects our bodies and whether we really should consider giving it up for our health.

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Brain health

I sometimes struggle to remember names - should I see my doctor?

Dr Mark Porter on why its important to see a GP about memory loss worries - and how an early diagnosis can make a difference.

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Healthy Eating

5 foods that help you live longer – and they're already in your kitchen

The foods that could help you live longer and protect against chronic illness.

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Hydration

How much water should I drink a day?

Are you and your loved ones drinking enough? We explain the tell-tale signs of dehydration and easy ways to increase you intake.

Brain health

We test 5 brain training apps. Do they work?

Spending too long hunting for lost words, or your glasses? Brain training apps might help tone up your grey matter.

Health

Trouble swallowing medicine capsules? Dr Mark Porter has this tip

If you are struggling to swallow medicine capsules, try this advice from our medical expert.

Fitness

How to improve your grip strength (and why it matters)

Grip strength doesn't just allow you to open jars and lift shopping bags, it's also an indicator of how well you are ageing.

Health

Dizziness – all you need to know

Feeling dizzy is common in people over 60. We explore the main causes and the easy exercise that can help.

Healthy eating

Butter’s back! But can it really be healthy?

Is butter bad for your health, or can it cut your cholesterol and diabetes risk? We speak to the experts.

Wellbeing

Sex on the brain? How it can improve cognitive function

Getting intimate has many health benefits, and a scientific study reveals it can improve cognitive function, too.

Exercise

What is padel? Try the world's fastest growing sport

Padel is a problem-solving game that's proving a hit with older people. We explain what it is and how to get started.

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