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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…

Everyone may be saying that 50 is the new 30 but when it comes to fashion and keeping up with trends, things can still be a struggle for the mature woman. It might be claimed that fashion is ageless but that’s no help when you are having to search through racks of clothing designed for…

We all know the anti-ageing benefits of regular exercise. Both cardio aerobic and weight-bearing exercise is crucial in helping you stay young and healthy. But the problem for many of us is that boredom with the monotony of exercise as well as lack of motivation and interest in the repetitive routines mean that our good…

For many of us keen to find a natural, non-invasive and inexpensive way to improve our facial appearance, facial exercises seem like a great anti ageing solution. It is believed to tighten the face and erase as well as prevent wrinkles, giving you a fresher, more youthful appearance. However, many remain sceptical of its benefits…

Many women spend a fortune and a lot of time caring for the skin on their faces, whilst hardly ever bothering with their hands. But in fact, your hands can give away your age just as easily and there is nothing as unsightly as leathery, spotted, wrinkled hands. Your hands are probably one of the…

While baldness is usually something associated with men, women can suffer from hair loss as well and may find this deeply distressing and embarrassing as it is not as socially common as male pattern baldness. Usually, women experience hair loss due to certain changes in their bodies and when these changes are reversed, the hair…

While we may not know exactly what mechanisms accelerate ageing, there are many theories on the different causes of ageing. The most popular and accepted of these are “free radicals” which are believed to attack our bodies at the cellular level and affect cell renewal and rejuvenation, therefore ultimately resulting in the “ageing” of our…

Considering the many challenges that one has to face as one gets older – such as medical problems, loss of loved ones and loneliness – it is surprising that depression is not more common in older adults. However, this does not mean that depression must be accepted as a normal part of ageing. If the…