Staying Active / Fitness

Staying active and maintaining your fitness levels may be essential for enjoying retirement. Here, you'll find exercise routines, workout plans and tips on how to stay physically active as you age. Discover the benefits of regular physical activity and how it contributes to your overall well-being.

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Staying Active / Fitness Articles

Can studying in retirement reduce my risk of dementia?

With university starting again this year, many Australians are receiving offers to study. However, there is a reduced number of older Australians...

Hobbies and hazards in retirement — what to know

Is it safe to pick up a physical hobby in retirement or are you ‘too old’ now that you finally have the...

Health concerns for men over 60

When it comes to health, men can sometimes have a “she’ll be right” attitude. However, men will generally live their last 11...

Do you need a family to leave a legacy?

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Health concerns for women over 60 years old

Australian women have a reasonably high life expectancy of 85, however, to enjoy the older years of that life as much as...

Keeping healthy physically in your old age

As we age, doing everyday tasks gets harder. There is an ache here and there, and we start to stop looking after...

Understanding diabetes and its symptoms

Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting an estimated 1.3 million Australians, with the risk for developing diabetes increasing considerably as you age.

The power of daily rituals and routines

As we age our lifestyle naturally changes – we go from working to retirement, and most older adults then either receive care...

Slip, slop, slap: staying sun safe as an older person

If you have spent many years experiencing sun damage as a younger person, you may think it’s too late to start worrying...

Hydration as we age

Hydration is very important for the human body to function, 60 percent of our body is made of water! It is vital....

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