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Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: your essential tool kit

Strong, steady, straight - this was the recent catchy strapline for the UK consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis. It’s a great mantra to use when thinking about which exercises are going to help support stronger bones. Understand how likely you are to have an osteoporotic fracture and the principles of exerrcise to help prevent breaks.

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Musculoskeletal Syndrome of the Menopause

Are you experiencing more joint pain and stiffness now you’re perimenopausal/menopausal? Finding it harder to maintain muscle tone and recover from injuries? There’s a name for it: Musculo-skeletal Syndrome of the Menopause. But that’s not the full picture. Discover what’s really happening and what you can do to help

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Women and ageing: what I learned when visiting a blue zone

I spent my summer holiday on the rugged shores of Sardinia, home to crystal water and one of the world’s coveted Blue Zones. Blue Zones are home to the longest lived, healthiest people in the world, and the secrets they hold.

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Low back pain - the research backed quick wins

There’s alot of misinformation about low back pain and we can mean we waste precious time trawling the internet and money on false solutions. What really works? 4 key ways to reduce pain and minimise its impact on your lifestyle.

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Foot core

Literally the foundation on which we stand, our feet give vital stability and sensory information when we stand and move. Women are more likely to have dropped arches and bunions in midlife.

Heel pain, dropped arches and foot muscle weakness are increasingly common. These quick and easy exercises can help!

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Surprising secrets fix sore hips

Sore on the outer hip? You’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 women over 50 suffer with this pain, with women are three times more likely to develop this problem than men. The exercises we used to prescribe are no longer necessarily the best. Read on to discover what movements really help, what to do and, importantly, what not to do.

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