Face yoga to help smooth lines
Danielle Collins has developed a range of Face Yoga techniques to help smooth wrinkles and lines. To help smile creases around the eyes: Circle the...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Exploring the complexities of ageing, and offering a comprehensive look at health, wellness, and social care for elderly populations. It delves into mental and cognitive health, support for dementia patients, the impact of menopause, advancements in biological ageing measurement, technology for elder safety, and health challenges during pandemics. It also emphasises the importance of caregiving, physical activities, and creative engagements like poetry for the elderly, reflecting the wide range of medical and social aspects of ageing.
Pills to pop before breakfast
Proton pump inhibitors, which suppress acid production in the stomach, are widely prescribed for heartburn. The usual advice is to take them 30 minutes before...
Planning end of life care
There is little doubt that end of life care is important to everyone. People generally recognise that both they themselves, and those around them, may...
Keeping young
My first trusteeship was back in 1987 for what is now Age UK. The charity now includes more than 150 local Age UKs throughout England...
Should you take blood pressure pills in the morning?
Should you take blood pressure pills first thing? When it comes to taking certain medications for cardiovascular health, there is an optimum ‘time slot’ in...
Guide to ear plugs
There are hundreds of different ear plugs available on the market, from simple foam versions that cost a few pennies and muffle all sounds in...
Why choose custom-made ear plugs?
London-based audiologist Nick Clive, director of London Hearing in Harley Street, fits and makes custom ear plugs for a range of clients including rock musicians,...
Allergies that start in adulthood
Adults who have never had allergies can suddenly develop asthma, eczema of food allergies long after they have left childhood behind. ‘Although most people develop...
Paying the price for vanity?
Thousands of people undergo cosmetic procedures every year and are prepared to pay to improve their appearance or rejuvenate their looks. From laser epilation to...
Sudden cardiac death in young people
Every week, 12 apparently fit and healthy young (aged 35 and under) people in the UK die from a previously undiagnosed heart condition. In 80%...
