Lifeplus Wellness (Healthy ageing)
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2024
10
April
2024
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13:09
Europe/Amsterdam
We’ve all got our own ideas of what a superfood is – many would argue that chocolate, for example, is a ‘super’ food, thanks to its delicious, morish flavour.
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09
April
2024
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12:34
Europe/Amsterdam
Busting the myths about grey hair causes, once and for all. There are many urban myths about why our hair turns grey. Is there a link between grey hair and stress? Can a single scare turn a person’s hair white?
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27
March
2024
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09:20
Europe/Amsterdam
For any movement we perform, balance is a fundamental aspect of it. Often it will come without having to think about it, for example, simply standing upright on our own two feet requires us to maintain balance.
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22
March
2024
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13:21
Europe/Amsterdam
Relaxation through self-care. Anger, sorrow or joy – our emotions can sometimes be clearly written on our face. This is not the only reason why the muscles in our face are in motion around the clock.
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2023
20
April
2023
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15:06
Europe/Amsterdam
Many women don’t think about menopause until changes start to disrupt daily life, typically during the perimenopause state.
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04
April
2023
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10:37
Europe/Amsterdam
The time prior is referred to as “perimenopause” and any time after that 12 month mark the woman is considered “post-menopausal.” It’s during perimenopause when a woman’s hormones begin to fluctuate. This signals that the body is entering a new …
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04
April
2023
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10:31
Europe/Amsterdam
Studies show that experiencing joy in life can do everything from decrease the stress to boosting mental health.
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2022
14
October
2022
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11:55
Europe/Amsterdam
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can focus on for your health. From managing your weight, to improving your state of mind and overall fitness – the benefits of staying active are well known.
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05
October
2022
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10:09
Europe/Amsterdam
As of September 2022, the World Population Review declared Japan as having the second-highest life expectancy worldwide. Beaten only marginally by Hong Kong who hold the top spot, the Japanese are living to an average of 84.67 years. But why is …
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31
August
2022
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15:06
Europe/Amsterdam
An active childhood is beneficial for physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It promotes bone health, enhances immunity, manages stress, and encourages connection with others. Not to mention, it can just be plain fun.
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31
August
2022
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14:29
Europe/Amsterdam
A snuggly night on the couch watching movies and snacking on popcorn may be a family favourite, but an afternoon of soccer in the park, swimming in the neighbourhood pool, or hiking in the nearby woods can be just as enjoyable.
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2021
08
September
2021
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09:37
Europe/Amsterdam
Everything you need to know about exercise during the menopause. All women will experience the menopause at some point and, while there may be some common ground, the symptoms that come with this will be unique to them.
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23
August
2021
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13:41
Europe/Amsterdam
Too old to exercise? There’s no such thing! It’s time to dispel the top five myths about activity and aging. Have you fallen into the trap of believing you are too old to exercise? Don’t! The reasons you have been avoiding it are more than likely …
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29
June
2021
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08:59
Europe/Amsterdam
While it would be nice to have the same energy and ability to bounce back in our 40s, 50s and beyond, as we did in our teens and 20s, it’s sadly just not the case.
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28
May
2021
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11:38
Europe/Amsterdam
Turning 40 is a big milestone in life. On the one hand you may feel as youthful as you did when you were 20, but all you have to do is walk into a greeting card shop and you’ll be faced with rows of cards telling you that you are now officially …
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2020
25
September
2020
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09:42
Europe/Amsterdam
When did you last pursue a creative activity? Creativity is something that’s so natural to us as children, but as we grow older, it’s all too easy to become side-tracked by daily life and forget to take time out to satisfy our creative desires. …
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06
August
2020
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09:43
Europe/Amsterdam
Sooner or later, if you are exploring the world of nutritional supplements you will come across the term ‘bioavailability’. It sounds slightly off putting, but is actually an extremely important factor in whether supplements are effective or …
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04
August
2020
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13:36
Europe/Amsterdam
Restoring the body’s natural balance. The combined onslaughts of processed, nutrient-poor food and lifestyles that can be at one and the same time hyperactive and sedentary, relentless and disorientating, mean that it is no surprise that our bodies …
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