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Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that cause damage to optic nerve, which carries information from the eye to the brain. Read more	0	20th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is blurred near vision and will affect everybody sooner or later as they age. Here's what you need to know about the condition and how it can be treated. Read more	0	20th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s How much does lens surgery cost? Weighing the cost of lens replacement treatments can be more stressful than it needs to be. Here we give you a breakdown of Ultralase lens surgery costs. Read more	0	20th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s Six facts and six fallacies about lens surgery Some myths about lens surgery leave people feeling concerned. Here we look at the facts behind this straightforward and safe procedure. Read more	0	20th Jul 2018 50connect editorial
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s Most common questions optometrists receive regarding lens surgery The prospect of lens surgery is naturally concerning, here are the most frequently asked questions optometrists are asked about the procedure. Read more	0	20th Jul 2018 50connect Promotions
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s How to get the eyesight of a teenager at age 50+ Do you want the clear eyesight of your youth back? Here are a collection of tips and tricks which can help to roll back the years and help improve your vision. Read more	0	20th Jul 2018 50connect Promotions
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s 5 eye catching locations to visit after retirement Retirement offers you the opportunity to experience more of life than ever before; it’s no excuse to slow down. Enquire about that lens replacement surgery for clear vision, and travel the world to visit the places you have always wanted to see. Read more	0	20th Jul 2018 50connect Promotions
Health Little wins for coping with arthritis Arthritis affects men and women of all ages and can be a huge burden but a social media campaign aims to help people make the most of their lives by sharing their top tips for dealing with the condition. Read more	0	19th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Health Beating the side effects of statins So, you have high cholesterol and your doctor prescribes you with statins. But what happens if you experience side effects? Read more	0	12th Jun 2018 Kate Goodfellow
Health > General Health A hot bath has benefits similar to exercise Steve Faulkner examines how activities that increase 'heat shock proteins' may have health benefits for people who are unable to exercise regularly. Read more	1	5th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Dementia care & awareness Dance away dementia Laugh, sleep, dance and socialise your way to a happier and healthier brain Read more	0	5th Jun 2018 50connect editorial
Health Eight ways you can help a family member living with dementia Understanding what a person with dementia is going through is crucial to your relationship with them and the support and help they need to live well. Read more	0	30th May 2018 50connect editorial
Health How to stop ‘running on empty’ Jane Collins reveals some common sense tips to reinvigorate energy levels for those experiencing a 50-plus dip! Read more	0	21st May 2018 50connect editorial
Health > General Health 8 flights a day keep the doctor away Middle age weight gain has a negative impact on your health but something as simple as walking up stairs can help to keep you in trim. Read more	0	3rd May 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs The value of gifts in Wills to charity Nearly 75%* of people in the UK donate money to charities during their lifetime, but less than 5% leave money as a gift in their Will. Read more	0	23rd Apr 2018 50connect editorial
Health Plant-based supplements and lower cholesterol As the statin debate continues to rage among both medics and our media, the question is, what can we do to take control of our own heart health? Read more	0	18th Apr 2018 Kate Goodfellow
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs Success stories thanks to gifts in Wills Gifts in Wills enable British Heart Foundation to fund research that is saving lives. Here are a handful of these research achievements. Read more	0	12th Apr 2018 50connect Promotions
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs What the British Heart Foundation does British Heart Foundation is the biggest independent funder of heart and circulatory disease research in the UK. With your support we can help make heart disease a thing of the past. Read more	0	28th Mar 2018 50connect Promotions
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs Creating a future legacy - Linda and Melvyn's story "Heart disease is so universal and because of what happened with my mother, British Heart Foundation was the obvious choice." Melvyn Sanett Read more	0	28th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs How to write your Will By remembering the BHF in your Will you can help future generations by contributing to the next life-changing advances and medical innovations. Read more	0	28th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs A life-changing look at heart and circulatory disease treatments for older people Keeping vital research going should help us to live not just longer but, crucially, healthier - improving quality, not just quantity, of life, writes Jane Collins. Read more	0	28th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs 10 things you didn't know about women and heart and circulatory disease As a woman, it’s vital to know how heart disease can affect you. Here are 10 oft ignored facts and statistics about women and the risk of heart disease. Read more	0	28th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs Gifts in Wills: Glossary of terms This glossary of terms can help you understand the technical language you’ll see when including a gift in your Will. Read more	0	28th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs How pioneering research has given hope against heart disease 50 years of breakthroughs and achievements as a result of research funded by British Heart Foundation Read more	0	28th Mar 2018 Anthony Page
Health > Eye health in later life Middle-aged Brits are developing ‘long-arm syndrome’ to see phone screens Vanity and self-consciousness preventing people from accepting presbyopia and seeking a solution for their sight issues. Read more	1	13th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Nutrition Feed your fibre knowledge Having a low-fibre diet is not good for your health. Here Nichola Ludlam-Raine explains how some women are missing their recommended daily fibre intake by up to 75%. Read more	0	1st Mar 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Fitness Yoga for Confidence Yoga isn’t just a form of meditation; yoga teacher Mollie McClelland Morris explains how it can also boost your self-confidence. Read more	1	14th Feb 2018 50connect editorial
Health > General Health Five ways to avoid weight gain when it’s cold With icy temperatures and chilly winds, the pounds tend to pile on. Nutritional Therapist Hannah Braye advices how to keep the weight off. Read more	1	13th Feb 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Nutrition The key nutrients for a healthy immune system As we succumb to another cold spell, it's important to know which nutrients you need to support your immune system and fight against flu. Read more	0	8th Feb 2018 50connect editorial
Health > Women's Health Are you suffering with ‘menxiety’ at work? Living and working longer means that more women are likely to be going through the menopause at work. Read more	0	6th Feb 2018 50connect editorial