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Women may often be known as “the weaker sex” but when it comes to health and life-expectancy, women have the upper hand. In almost every country in the world, women live longer than men and have been doing so for centuries. In fact, amongst people over 100 years old, 85% of them are women. Men…

As women age, it is common that they will have to deal with a few sexual health issues. This is particularly due to the decrease in the female hormone oestrogen which occurs as women age and approach menopause – leading to problems like poor vaginal lubrication and decreased genital sensation. The male hormone, testosterone, is…

For many men, the best anti-ageing feature is a full head of thick, glossy hair and their biggest fear is hair loss and male pattern baldness as their age. While hair loss is not life-threatening, it can have serious ramifications for a person’s self-confidence, which can then lead to others issues in life. However, the…

In the quest for an anti ageing miracle cure, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a big contender, seeming to offer benefits that not only make you look younger but feel younger too. Touted by many as a cure-all for middle-age problems, it has recently come under fire following two major trials in the US…

While many women readily and easily make changes to their wardrobe as they approach and pass middle-age, the one item of clothing they often struggle with is jeans. Many are reluctant to give up the practical comfort and easy adaptability of jeans but at the same time, they worry that denim is not age-appropriate wear…

With the wealth of anti-ageing treatments and anti ageing products on the market, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which is the best solution to help fight the signs of ageing. For many, however, there is no anti ageing solution more effective than the range of cosmetic procedures on offer which can remove or…

Take a look around any department store or pharmacy – or even supermarket shelves – these days and you’ll be bombarded by a host of creams, lotions and gels, all promising to be the best anti ageing treatment on the market. A recent survey showed that one in three women over the age of 30…

For many people, nothing is as ageing as their hair turning grey. This can be especially true of women who do not have the advantage of looking “distinguished” when their hair starts to tend towards the ‘salt & pepper’ shades. While cosmetic dyes can provide temporary solutions, turning to natural remedies which tackle the source…