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Are you an optimistic or pessimistic person? Does it really matter?
This month's blog is discussing the benefits of optimism and why it could add years to you life

Elissa Burton
4 hours ago5 min read


I’m in pain, can exercise help?
This month's blog discusses whether exercise and movement can help reduce pain

Elissa Burton
Sep 11, 20256 min read


To step or not to step: How many is enough?
Walking through town For many years 10,000 steps each day has been the barometer we have been told we should try and meet to improve our...

Elissa Burton
Jul 30, 20255 min read


Getting outdoors is good for our health at any time of the year
Kimberley - Western Australia I now have readers from across the world, including A ustralia (of course), Belgium, Canada, Czechia,...

Elissa Burton
Jun 20, 20257 min read


Successful Ageing there is so much to it – find out the final pieces!
Learn about the final pieces that make up successful ageing from the perspective of older adults

Elissa Burton
May 16, 20258 min read


Physical activity and wellbeing are key aspects for Successful Ageing according to older adults
Physical activity and wellbeing are important aspects of successful ageing

Elissa Burton
Apr 18, 20256 min read


Extending our health span is a great way to start the year
This months blog discusses life span versus health span and the benefits of different types of exercise for particular diseases

Elissa Burton
Jan 17, 20257 min read


Variety is the spice of life – do you spice up your physical activity or exercise?
Find out about multimodal exercise and how good it is for you as you age

Elissa Burton
Oct 11, 20245 min read


The best medicine in life is free!
Best medicine in life is free, are you getting enough?

Elissa Burton
Aug 15, 20245 min read


To live independently as we get older, we need to stay strong, walking is not enough!
Staying strong will help us to live independently

Elissa Burton
Jun 17, 20245 min read


Let’s talk falling over!
This post will provide information and tips on reducing your risk of having a fall

Elissa Burton
Apr 12, 20245 min read


We all know physical activity and exercise are good for us, but what is best as we get older?
The really simple answer, which many academics might not like… wait for it… is the one we enjoy the most and more importantly, the one we...

Elissa Burton
Feb 16, 20245 min read


If you or someone you know is getting older every year, this is the blog for you!
Hi and welcome to my blog! Almost every person I know, whether they are young or old, wants to live in their own home till the day they...

Elissa Burton
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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