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Why older adults struggle sleeping & ideas to improve your sleep

Posted on April 30, 2022 by 60+Club

Why older adults struggle sleeping & ideas to improve sleep 💤 It’s common for older adults to experience changes in the quality and duration of their sleep. Many of these changes occur due to changes in the body’s internal clock. There are many reasons why older adults struggle getting a good night’s sleep. Mental and

Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Stress

The increased risks of sleeping pills as we get older

Posted on March 22, 2022 by 60+Club

The risks of taking sleeping pills increase as we get older 💊😴 A sleeping pill can help your sleep problems for the short term. But it’s important to understand everything you need to know about sleeping pills. For millions of people, one of the biggest obstacles of the day (or in this case, the night)

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Stroke warning signs, common symptoms and knowing what to do

Posted on February 23, 2022 by 60+Club

Stroke warning signs and common symptoms Regardless of age, a stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere – and knowing the warning signs and symptoms, and what to do – might prevent death or worsened health conditions at recovery. The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke occurs and

Posted in Health, Learnings

14 health-related benefits of why we should laugh more

Posted on February 18, 2022 by 60+Club

14 health-related benefits of why we should laugh more 😃 Laughter is our most basic emotional responses, but we aren’t taught to laugh or even to smile; they’re as natural to us as breathing. Laughter is clinically proven to have a powerful and positive effect on physical, emotional and social wellbeing. A good laugh has

Posted in Happiness, Health, Smiling

Seven essential nutrients you need for increased energy and healthy aging

Posted on February 4, 2022 by 60+Club

Seven essential nutrients you need for increased energy and healthy aging ☀️ A good diet with healthy proteins and nutrients can go a long way to aging well and providing energy. This article covers why our body’s requirements change, an overview of healthy proteins and other nutrients, exploring plant based proteins and where best to

Posted in Health, Lifestyle

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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.

Posted in Happiness, Health, Lifestyle