The Top Reasons Why You Should Take Up Cycling in Your Retirement
Here, McCarthy Stone and the experts at Energise E-Bikes explain the health benefits of cycling and offer top biking tips for retirement cycling.
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SAD vs the Winter Blues: Everything You Need to Know About Both
Understanding the difference between more common dips in mood and seasonal affective disorder is important. In this article, we explore the tell-tale signs of SAD, as well as useful tips that will help lift your mood in the winter.
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Are you thinking about taking up yoga in your retirement? McCarthy Stone shares expert advice on the benefits of yoga and the best yoga poses to try.
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Expert Advice: Benefits of Singing in Retirement
Singing in retirement has a number of health and social benefits. For this blog, McCarthy Stone spoke to Sandra Colston of Funky Voices to learn more.
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Top UK Winter Walking Destinations
There’s nothing better on a crisp, cold winter day than heading outside for a leisurely ramble. Whether across field or along the coast, even during the colder months the UK offers some dramatic and stunning scenery. So, wrap up warm and enjoy one of these wonderful walks.
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Autumn may be upon us and there may be a chill in the air but for your health and wellbeing, it really is time to visit the seaside (yes, you read that right!)
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What it's Like Living with Arthritis
McCarthy Stone have consulted with our residents and the experts at Versus Arthritis to learn more about what it’s like to live with arthritis.
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Going for a ride is good for your heart and muscles, and it may improve how you walk, balance, and climb stairs.
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Fad or Fixture: Should You Try a Plant-Based Diet?
Exploring the truth behind eco-friendly eating, superfoods and veganism, Kirsty Robinson from The British Dietetic Association, explains the benefits of a plant-based diet if you’re over 60.
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How to Keep Fit in your Retirement
Read our guide to retirement exercise, including popular exercise activities for retirees.
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A Closer Look At Our Wellness Initiatives
McCarthy Stone are proud to be involved in a variety of wellness initiatives that support everyone from our homeowners to the local communities surrounding our developments.
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Expert Advice: How To Ease Your Arthritis In Cold Weather
How can you ease the effects of arthritis when it’s cold outside? G.P and clinical advisor for Versus Arthritis, Dr Fiona Chikusu, offers her advice.
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Scottish Developments for Active Retirees
Make the most of your retirement and enjoy more time for the things that matter, whatever that might be. Whether you’re a sports fanatic, outdoor adventurer or history enthusiast, we have an apartment to suit you. Discover our top pick of developments for active retirees, guaranteed to help you enjoy retirement living to the full.
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A user’s guide to health ratings
You can check how well a hospital performs, if a new GP surgery is right for you and whether a dentist is taking on NHS patients, courtesy of online searches. We show you how
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5 ways your health improves with age
Sure, there are a few extra aches and pains, but there are also ways in which your health can improve as you get older
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Having a hobby can not only be very enjoyable, but studies have shown it can also be hugely beneficial to your mental and physical health
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Why downsizing is good for your health
Downsizing won’t only improve your financial health, it can seriously boost your physical and mental health, too. We asked the experts to explain.
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10 great tips to sleep well tonight
As we age, we all experience a change in our sleeping patterns. But we still need good rest. Follow our experts' advice for the best zzzz ever
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Always wanted to do it, but never got round to it? Now’s the time to sing or play your way to happiness
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Changing your life in retirement can bring opportunities to make new friends, bringing surprising benefits for your health as well as your social life
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Health habits from around the world
Get more from your hols than just R&R by bringing back some inspirational health habits
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The Immersive Training That Is Putting Staff In The Shoes Of People With Dementia
Can you imagine what it's like to have dementia? With McCarthy Stone's new immersive training scheme, staff are experiencing what it's like to live with this condition.
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Eight Ways To Kick-Start Your Health
Keep fit this winter with eight of our favourite activities to keep you healthy and strong! Read more and stay warm with us here!
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Are you struggling with dementia, or have a friend or family member that needs support? Check out our latest article on dementia to help get you through.
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As we go through life, friendships can sometimes fall by the wayside - when we're going through busy times, for example, or when we move house.
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Healthy bones are key to staying active later in life. Read up on how you can keep your bones healthy, and stay strong throughout your life.
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If a partner, friend of relative has dementia, you may feel helpless and upset – but did you know, there is quite a lot you can do to help them enjoy their life!
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Are you getting aches and pains in places that you’re worried about? Check out our latest report on joints to understand what that twinge really means.
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Let’s get walking! A daily walk can bring multiple health benefits, and prevent life-suffering disease too! Get your boots on today and step outdoors!
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