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Men's health 60-plus

Exercise as you get older

Exercise can help older adults stay healthy, energetic and independent well into old age.

Top 10 diets review

Find a weight loss plan that’s right for you with our review of the 10 most searched-for commercial diets.

Know your prostate

Where is the prostate gland and what does it do? Find out whether you're at risk of prostate cancer.

Is your blood pressure healthy?

Avoid high blood pressure by making some simple lifestyle changes.

Ask the sex doctor

Is sex safe after a heart attack? Do over-60s need to worry about STIs? Dr Anne Edwards has the answers.

Lower your cholesterol

A fatty diet can raise your cholesterol, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. Get food tips for lowering your cholesterol.

Eat well over 60

A healthy, varied diet is vital to maintain your appetite, weight and energy levels as you get older

Eye health tips for over-60s

How to keep your eyes healthy as you get older with NHS eye tests, prescription lenses and lifestyle changes.

'Social drinking': the hidden risks

'Social drinkers' may be causing just as much harm to their health as binge drinkers and alcoholics.

Darcus Howe

Darcus Howe: 'My battle with prostate cancer'

Darcus Howe discusses how prostate cancer is an illness that affects many African-Caribbean men.

Walking for health

A guide to walking to improve your health and fitness, including tips on getting started and making walking fun.

Worried about dementia?

Advice for people who are worried they may have dementia, and the importance of an early diagnosis.

Physical activity guidelines for older adults

Guidelines for older adults aged 65 and over, for general health and fitness.

A guide to tai chi

All you need to know about tai chi, including health benefits, different styles and getting started.

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Services near you

Find addresses, phone numbers and websites for services near you

Tools

Exercises for older people

Improve your strength, balance and flexibility with these step-by-step guides

Exercise for older people

Online clinic on dementia

Online clinic on dementia

Read specialist doctors' answers to questions on dementia and Alzheimer's disease from our online clinic

Hearing problems

How to protect your hearing, with tips on spotting when you're going deaf, getting tested and hearing aids

Health checks: later years

Once you reach the age of 65, your regular NHS health checks will include some new ones

The class of 1948, Tintagel Primary School

'Our health history'

See how their lifestyle and habits have affected the health of this class of 1948 schoolchildren.

Drinking and alcohol

Calculate your units, read about the health risks of drinking too much and find out where to get help and support

Health and fitness

Boost your health and fitness with fun and practical ideas to help you get into shape

Lose weight

For a healthy weight, eat well and get active. Find out how to get started and keep going