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Wellbeing

Hate the sound of crunching and chewing? You’re not alone

Do apparently ordinary sounds such as eating or breathing drive you to distraction – or even anger? Then you could have misophonia.

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Mental Wellbeing

“How reuniting my dad with his beloved long-lost car helped with his dementia”

Nicola Evans tells how tracking down the racing car her father hand-built in the 1950s was a boon to both of them.

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Mental Wellbeing

Running for mental health – what are the benefits?

You don’t necessarily need to run for long to reap the mental health benefits of running - as little as 15 minutes could be enough.

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Mental Wellbeing

How to become hobby happy: try something new and boost your mood

As a new study suggests hobbies can help you live a happier life in retirement, we explain which pastimes do the trick, and how to find an activity you love.

Wellbeing

Never too old for sex toys

After the launch of an online sex shop aimed at the over-50s, we speak to experts about why you shouldn’t shy away from sex toys.

Wellbeing

How the benefits of laughter can improve your health

Everyone loves laughter – and now you can guffaw or giggle knowing that you could be improving your health.

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Mental Wellbeing

How much alcohol do you drink, and what’s “normal”?

More than 3000 Saga customers reveal the truth about their drinking habits and our expert explains why many of us resist cutting down

Wellbeing

The over-50s who say they’re having the best sex of their lives – plus how to boost your sex life

Nutrition

A Mediterranean lifestyle could help you live longer

Healthy food and an active social life can drastically lower the chances of early death, new research has found.

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Gut Health

New research shows bowel screening can actually stop you getting cancer

More reasons not to ignore the bowel cancer test kit that comes through your door – plus, how it's being rolled out to all over-50s.