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Olive oil ‘reduces risk of fatal heart disease by nearly a fifth’

Posted on January 11, 2022 by 60+Club

Olive oil ‘reduces risk of fatal heart disease by nearly a fifth’ Eating more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily is linked to a lower risk of dying from illnesses including heart disease and cancer, a study has found. After looking at the diets of about 90,000 health workers over almost 30 years,

Posted in Health, Learnings

Explained: Home Care Packages

Posted on December 14, 2021 by 60+Club

Explained: Home Care Packages Whether you’re caring for your elderly parents or you just want a helping hand in your twilight years, it’s worth looking into a Home Care Package. This federally funded program provides much-needed financial assistance to older Australians who wish to continue living in their own home. Applicants may receive up to

Posted in Health, Lifestyle

New study finds coffee and tea may reduce risk of stroke or dementia

Posted on December 11, 2021 by 60+Club

New study finds coffee and tea may reduce risk of stroke or dementia According to a new study, drinking coffee and tea may reduce your risk of having a stroke or developing dementia. While drinking coffee or tea alone had benefits, the most effect came with drinking both beverages. Four to six cups a day

Posted in Health, Learnings

Finding direction after Retirement

Posted on October 16, 2021 by 60+Club

Finding Direction After Retirement While many of us look forward to the days ahead for retirement, it can look very different for each person, and sometimes you find yourself at a loose end. Each person’s expectations vary, and it can be an exciting time of freedom to do everything you’ve wanted to get to for

Posted in Happiness, Health, Lifestyle, Social

Start a conversation today on R U OK? Day

Posted on September 9, 2021 by 60+Club

Start a conversation this R U OK? Day R U OK?’s vision is a world where we’re all connected and protected from suicide. With many out of work, separated from family or struggling to deal with the day-to-day changes the pandemic has thrust upon us, it’s never been more important to check in on your

Posted in Happiness, Health, Loneliness

Health & lifestyle tips to help prevent hearing loss

Posted on August 25, 2021 by 60+Club

Lifestyle tips to help prevent hearing loss Most people experience some degree of hearing loss as they get older – with the most common causes of hearing loss being age-related, followed by excessive exposure to loud sounds. Age-related hearing loss is difficult to avoid but taking measures to protecting your hearing is vital to prevent

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Five foods that can give you a better sleep

Posted on July 31, 2021 by 60+Club

Five foods that can give you a better sleep The foods we eat can dramatically affect how much and how well we sleep. Some foods and beverages calm and relax, while some stimulate the nervous system, keeping you up all night. This article covers five foods (or beverages) that can often help you get a

Posted in Health, Lifestyle

7 tips to keep mentally healthy while self-isolating

Posted on July 12, 2021 by 60+Club

7 tips to keep mentally healthy while in lockdown or self-isolating Whether you’ve just come out of lockdown, or being forced back in to lockdown – you’re not alone in feeling like that your mental health has (or is) suffering from self-isolation. It’s a tough situation for everyone, all over the world, and seems we

Posted in Colouring books, Health, Loneliness

Why keeping physically active helps keep your brain active

Posted on June 22, 2021 by 60+Club

Why keeping physically active helps keeps the brain active and healthy Although the link between exercise and heart health is well-known, researchers are more recently starting to piece together what happens to our most complex organ – the brain – when we work up a sweat. Through a series of studies, scientists started noticing that

Posted in Exercise, Health, Learnings

5 wellbeing benefits of colouring for older adults

Posted on May 4, 2021 by 60+Club

Colouring gets a high five The five best wellbeing benefits of colouring for older adults People of all ages love colouring – from the very young to the young at heart. For both gals and guys, there is no denying that colouring is a relaxing and enjoyable activity. And with the all of the wonderful

Posted in Colouring books, Health, Stress

14 habits Over 60s can do to start the day on a positive note

Posted on April 30, 2021 by 60+Club

14 things you can do to start your day on a positive note How do you start your day? We all have those days where no matter how positive and motivated we are when we wake up, we’re just not feeling it. Some people call it getting out the wrong side of the bed. Some

Posted in Happiness, Health, Lifestyle

Why do falls become more common and more serious as we get older?

Posted on April 18, 2021 by 60+Club

Why do falls become so much more common – and more serious – as we get older? We’ve all done it – tripped over a child’s toy or pet; stumbled on an uneven footpath or corner of a rug; or felt our foot slide out from under us when hurrying across a wet and slippery

Posted in Bone health, Health

AstraZeneca vaccine recommended for those over 50

Posted on April 9, 2021 by 60+Club

AstraZeneca vaccine recommended for those over the age of 50 COVID-19 vaccine update, as at 10 April 2021. Australia has secured an additional 20 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This adds to the 20 million doses already on order for delivery this year. Securing the additional Pfizer vaccines means Australia will now have

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Risks of distancing yourself from social activity

Posted on March 30, 2021 by 60+Club

Risks of distancing yourself from social activity Spending time with family and friends not only can be fun, but research also shows it benefits your mental and physical health. Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, agrees that socialising is key to good health. Socialising is good for your mind and body. “We are social

Posted in Happiness, Health, Loneliness, Social

7 ways to manage uncertainty and reduce stress

Posted on February 3, 2021 by 60+Club

7 ways to manage uncertainty and reduce stress Uncertainty is all around us, whether it is finances, family, employment, relationships or our mental and physical health. Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of life – but you are not alone. Apart from the essentials of food, water and shelter, humans crave safety, belonging and mattering. Safety

Posted in Happiness, Health, Stress