Inflammation is often blamed on ageing, but research is increasingly showing that it’s more about lifestyle than years lived . Experts such as gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz highlight that inflammation isn’t something we “switch off” with one food, diet, supplement or detox. Instead, it’s influenced daily by how we move, eat, sleep and manage stress. One of the most powerful, and overlooked, tools?... Regular movement. Why movement matters Consistent, moderate exercis

Every January, we’re bombarded with the same message: New year, new you. Big promises. Big plans. Big pressure. And yet, by February, many people are left feeling frustrated, tired, or quietly disappointed that things didn’t stick. Here’s the truth that rarely gets talked about: You don’t need January to prioritise your health and fitness. And you certainly don’t need extreme resolutions to age well. You can make meaningful changes to your wellbeing at any time of year , in a

You know how we’ve always been told to just eat less and move more? I was listening to Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast recently, and in a brilliant episode with Dr Jason Fung they dug into why that simple advice doesn’t work for everyone. Especially for those of us in midlife or anyone who’s been dieting for years. Here’s the whole idea in plain English. 1. It’s not only about calories We’ve been conditioned to think of weight loss as a maths problem: calories in, c

Most of us want the same thing, to stay independent, mobile and always up for fun, walks, gardening, time with kids and grandkids, meals out, holidays. The lovely news is you don’t need bootcamp-style workouts to get there. You just need a few smart habits, done consistently. Below is a simple, easy plan you can start today. 1) Build Useful Strength After 40 we naturally lose muscle unless we give it a nudge to stay. Strength work isn’t bodybuilding, it’s everyday power, gett