Being elderly can sometimes mean it is difficult to keep up regular social interaction, particularly for those living alone. Studies have shown that loneliness can have a long-lasting negative impact on one’s health. One study found that those over 80 are significantly more lonely than other elderly people. This is likely due to immobility and lack of transportation. There have been a plethora of studies that show links between loneliness and health problems both psychiatric and physical. That is why it is important to stay social to give yourself the best chance. The Facts About …
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Remembering Harper Lee: An Extraordinary Novelist
Harper Lee was a highly successful American novelist, best known for her hugely influential novel: To Kill A Mockingbird. Today, on the anniversary of her death in 2016, we take a look at what made her novel so renowned, and a sneak peek into the life of what would eventually become the author of one of the most widely studied books of our time. Harper Lee - The Beginning Nelle Harper Lee was born in April of 1926, in Alabama. Harper was actually her middle name, chosen by her parents to honour the paediatrician who saved her sister's life, whilst her first name 'Nelle' was her …
Tips on How to Stay Safe Online
The virtual online world can be a difficult one to navigate and people are becoming increasingly more susceptible to being targets to scammers. It is important to stay safe online and so we have come up with a comprehensive list of things you can do to ensure you are staying safe whilst surfing the web. Your Privacy: Every webpage online has a ‘Privacy Policy’ which you should use to control how much of your information is accessible to other users and parties. For example, Facebook can allow you to alter whether strangers can see your full or basic profile. This means personal …
Everyday Mindfulness: Top Wellbeing Tips
Life can feel very hectic sometimes, but it is important to find time to pause for thought and enjoy the moment. The mindfulness movement encourages living in the present and taking the time to appreciate the world around you. Here are some tips you can implement in your day-to-day life to help you stay present. Practise Meditation: Meditation is not as daunting an idea as it may seem – it doesn’t mean sitting for hours in silence with only your own thoughts as company. It’s all about getting back in touch with the body and finding the time to create calm and peace even if only for …
Life Lessons: Top 5 tips to the younger generation
As we get older, it should come as no surprise that with the years of experience comes added wisdom. Whether it's or relationship advice or tips on how to improve yourself as a person, there are many life lessons younger people can learn from their elders. We asked some of the older people in our lives, including parents and grandparents to impart some of their wisdom on us, and share their top tips to the younger generation. Here's what they had to say. 1, Live in the moment Nowadays, more and more of us are obsessed with posting our lives on social media. Often, this is harmless …
Winter Immunity Boosters: Strengthen Your Immune System
As we get in to the middle of the winter cold and flu season, it's time to give our immune systems a boost to fight against viruses. Here are some of the best ways to strengthen your immunity. Maintain A Balanced Diet Eating a healthy balanced diet is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your immunity. An easy rule to follow is to try and eat a diet containing lots of different brightly coloured fruit and vegetables. This means leafy greens, purples, reds, yellows and oranges! Increase portions of vegetables and fruit high in Vitamin C such as citrus fruits, red bell …
