Health & Wellbeing

Our experts show you simple and effective ways to stay healthy and active, so you can live your passions everyday.

Healthy eating

7 benefits of healthy eating and easy ways to reap them

From feeling well to living longer, the experts reveal the benefits of healthy eating and the easy ways to improve your diet.

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Health

Is the doctor's letter dead? How to use the NHS app across the UK

NHS England wants everyone to be using its app within three years - we look at the situation UK-wide and what to do if you haven't got a smart phone.

Healthy eating

The 49p tinned food that can boost your brain, bone and heart health

As new research reveals more health benefits of chickpeas, we explain why these and other pulses are great for you and your wallet.

Joint health

5 proven ways to relieve the pain of creaky knees

Knee pain is more common as we age: to help we've got the best advice from 3 leading experts with easy ways to make a difference.

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Heart Health

Are you taking your blood pressure wrong?

7 tips from the experts on how to take your blood pressure at home and why the over-50s should be measuring it regularly.

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Health

The new, easy way to test your hearing at home, whatever your age

Keeping your hearing in good shape is now as simple as putting on a pair of headphones.

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Gardening

How to get fit with just 30 minutes in your garden

Gardening workouts are easily accessible, free and benefit your body and your blooms at the same time.

Gardens

How scented flowers can help our long-term health

We explain the science and have 7 of the best scented plants for your garden.

Yoga

Why yoga mat thickness matters - and how to choose the right one for you

Expert advice on which yoga mat thickness is best for you.

Pilates

Yoga vs Pilates - what's the difference and which is best

Is Pilates or yoga best? The essential guide to which is the right workout for you.

Swimming

12 reasons why swimming is good for you

We tell you why swimming is a great form of exercise for almost everyone.

Healthy Eating

Which nuts are healthiest? 6 of the best with benefits

Let’s roast the myths! Not only are nuts less fattening than once feared, research shows they can cut the risk of heart disease too

Health

Why you should be worried about flu – and what you can do about it

Flu cases are surging: find out why it’s a problem and how you can protect yourself.

Health

Which vaccines do you need this winter?

From flu to Covid to shingles, we answer common vaccine questions, including who’s eligible, and how you get them.

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