What is healthspan? You may have heard the word ‘healthspan’ being used in many articles the last few years and wondered what this is and how it fits into your life. Firstly, let’s define a more regular term that you will have heard of; lifespan. Lifespan is how many years we live from birth until […]
Lifespan vs Healthspan: Why Just Living Longer Isn’t Enough Read More »
The UK has an ageing population which has been the trend for many years due to advances in medicines and treatment. This does not show signs of changing with the only deviation being the consequence of covid-19. As we enter 2026 the average life expectancy in the UK is 81 years old, with women having
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National walking month takes place annually throughout May. The month encourages everyone to focus on walking (or wheeling) daily and to think about the benefits that walking can do for our health, whether it is physical or psychological. This event first started with charity groups like Living Streets, who this year will be highlighting the
