Life is a journey, and each one of us hopes for a long and fulfilling one. But what if we told you that there’s more to it than just the number of years we live? That’s where the exciting concepts of “lifespan” and “healthspan” come into play, offering us a roadmap to a healthier, happier […]
Embracing a Healthier Tomorrow: Understanding Lifespan and Healthspan Read More »
Older People’s Day takes place on 1st October and this year celebrates the achievements and contributions that older people make to our society and the economy.
Older People’s Day on October 1st! Read More »
We all like the idea of ‘ageing healthily’ – keeping as active, mobile and independent as we can. Being able to enjoy life, keep doing the things we enjoy and love for as long as possible and not feel like a deterioration of our health is an inevitable side effect of getting older. But what’s
A Cocktail of Healthy Ageing Read More »
Osteoporosis comes with much worry and fear surrounding it so it’s great to see some updated guidance around exercise and physical activity for osteoporosis.
Strong, Steady & Straight – Osteoporosis & Pilates Read More »
Today is World Osteoporosis Day. Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens the bones, causing them to become less dense and therefore more easily broken.
Step Up For Bone Health – World Osteoporosis Day Read More »
Its world menopause day on Oct 18th and we know that as we enter perimenopause and beyond, it is critical that we pay attention to our health, including the importance of taking care of our skeleton and maintaining bone strength. Many of us are led to believe that diet and exercise are all you need to
Menopause Awareness Day 2022 Read More »
Every year, on 8th September, we celebrate World Physical Therapy Day. The focus for this year’s World PT Day is osteoarthritis, and in 2023 the focus will be on other rheumatological conditions. The campaign is focused around the following key messages. Read More Osteoarthritis and how Pilates can help you Being active with arthritis More about
World PT Day 2022: Osteoarthritis Read More »
You may recall earlier this year that a striking headline hit the news “Inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds linked to doubling in risk of death“. This was on the back of a research study that found that the inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life is
How long can you balance for? Read More »
This may surprise you, but a recent study has found that greater grip strength can be an indication of overall healthy ageing, mobility and function as you age. What the study shows us is that the focus for older women shouldn’t be focused on weight loss as a way to extend their lives, but instead on improving
The importance of grip strength as you age Read More »
This week is Balance Awareness Week, a week to raise awareness of the conditions that can affect one’s balance (which we too often take for granted).
Balance Awareness Week 2021 Read More »
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