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This comforting meal is made using healthy broccoli and tomatoes and delicious, creamy pasta and sauce. Cooking from scratch means that you can make a healthy version of this dish using low-fat ingredients ... cheap and filling, it also keeps blood-sugar levels stable. Cheese and milk contain calcium for healthy bones. With mature cheddar cheese, a small amount still gives a good flavour. Broccoli is a super-food
People of any age can experience bowel problems, and although it can feel uncomfortable to discuss, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Find out more from Age UK.
We've brought together information and advice on diabetes – from the different types of diabetes to its main symptoms, to the different treatments available.
As we get older, changes to our bodies mean that cold weather and winter bugs affect us more than they used to. But there are things you can do to stay warm and well. Find out more with Age UK.
emotional balance.' Words: Ceri Roberts Healthy ageing: Happiness Martyn Lewis speaks to Professor Andrew Steptoe about his research into happiness and its effects on healthy ageing.
world where everyone can enjoy and make the most of later life. Feeling well, having enough money, eating well and staying socially connected are key to wellbeing, but we know that some older people struggle ... household tasks Hoarding Letting their property fall into disrepair Not maintaining personal hygiene Not eating properly Not taking medication Social isolation and 'shutting off from the world' Not keeping on
manage big meals, try eating little and often. If you're struggling to eat enough, then it's better to eat a bit of what you fancy than nothing at all. If you can, it's important to eat a varied diet to get ... Find out more about malnutrition on the Malnutrition Task Force website If we move more and eat well, it can also help to reduce falls and maintain mobility. Do what you can, and if you're concerned
and harvest crops that you can turn into delicious dishes, all the while helping you maintain a healthy, balanced diet? To help you get to grips with the basics of kitchen gardening, we’ve looked ... known for its energy-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s thought to support healthy bones and heart health too. To grow this leafy green vegetable at home, simply find a spot of fertile
yourself and your home for the winter months. It covers: keeping yourself and your home warm staying healthy and well extra help with energy bills preparing for adverse weather conditions. This guide can help