The intimate connection between food and the brain is a little bit like the fairytale of Goldilocks and the Three bears : we need not too little, not too much, but enough of each nutrient to get it just right.

As an ‘over 50’ myself, I can confirm that it is not only possible to maintain your fitness level and physique, but to exceed the levels you attained in your twenties and thirties. Here are a few top tips to staying in shape in later life.

When you've committed to losing weight, weighing yourself should be a part of the process. But how often should you weigh yourself to ensure you're headed in the right direction?

Regular strength training is linked to important health benefits for people of ​all​ ages, but especially those aged over 50, including increased muscle mass, stronger bones, joint flexibility, weight management and balance.