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Summer activities to do with the grandkids
It’ll soon be time for the kids school holidays. But the real question of the summer holidays is, what do you do with the grandkids when they’re over?
Top 10 films featuring disabilities
We’ve brought together 10 films featuring disabilities, from Alzheimer’s to ALS, to show the diversity of disabilities that are represented in film.
How 3D printing could help people with disabilities
We’re looking at ways that 3D printing could help people in the future, as well as some more innovative ways that 3D printing is already helping today.
10 early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease
Here are 10 often-missed warning signs that can help you identify if you or someone you love may be in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease.
Creating a bee friendly garden
To attract bees to your garden, you need to find the right plants. Luckily, this is relatively easy as there are 1000s of types of plants that bees love.
The seven stages of Alzheimer’s
Dealing with this illness is a difficult path to walk, but the first step on this journey is to fully understand Alzheimer’s disease.
5 easy spring walks
Spring has almost sprung, so for many of us it means it’s almost time to dust off our walking boots. We look at 5 beautiful Spring walks in the UK.
What could be causing your balance issues?
While many people will experience balance problems later in life, there can also be other reasons that cause chronic balance issues to persist.
Eating the right foods to reduce inflammation
Inflammation is a painful part of living with arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), did you know your food choices can have positive effects on your body?
8 tips to improve your balance
One in three adults will have a serious fall each year, and many suffer serious complications as a result. We have 8 tips to help improve your balance.
What is Labyrinthitis?
The symptoms of labyrinthitis can include dizziness, hearing loss and vertigo. Are you at risk and how can it be treated?
Dementia can cause poor balance
There are many reasons that people can start to lose their balance as they get older. We take a look a vascular dementia and the loss of balance.
The best gadgets for people with Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s Disease can find that things that were once easy can become difficult chores. We look at ideas to help make daily life easier.
5 Christmas volunteer programs you can get involved in
Christmas is the time for giving, and thinking of others. This Christmas, there will be so many families that won’t have an amazing Christmas. They will be worried about putting food on the table. There will be children going without presents and thousands of elderly...
9 magical European Christmas destinations to visit
Christmas is almost upon us! Whether you want to spend your Christmas in the deep snow of the polar north, or simply wrapped up warm in the Christmas spirit of a more temperate climate – we have you covered. We’ve rounded up the best Christmas destinations for you to...
How to minimise the risk of falling at home
According to the NHS, 1 in 3 adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year. We look at how to minimise the risk of falling at home.
4 Ways to Combat the Flu Season Early
Flu season is steadily approaching us, but as we edge towards winter, it’s wise to start preparing early. Prevention is always the best cure.
The benefits of alternative therapies
More people are exploring the uses of alternative therapies to treat a wide range of ailments, we look at some of the alternative therapies available.