Retire and Flourish

16/02/2024

This business no longer exists

10/12/2021

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/habits-that-worlds-longest-lived-people-share

These habits underpin all five Blue Zones.

26/11/2020

https://elemental.medium.com/activating-the-vagus-nerve-might-lower-your-covid-19-risk-e08ed0ce7a04

While physical distancing and masks are crucial, social interaction could calm the immune system and turn down inflammation

09/04/2020

Today, the '60s generation of women is emerging as a political force to be reckoned with. However, the bad news is that the position of women in Australia has been in regression over the past 15 years or so!

Today's grandmothers spent their university years protesting. And they have nothing to lose by continuing the fight.

06/11/2019

For endurance and brain health," try regularly to “exercise with an intensity so that you get out of breath.”

Being physically fit may sharpen the memory and lower our risk of dementia, even if we do not start exercising until we are older.

24/04/2019

What is on your bucket list for when you are 100?

Eileen Kramer delivers her 2019 Archibald Prize entry and issues some words of wisdom for those seeking a fulfilling life — be creative and don't let age be a barrier.

19/12/2018

Expert's cardinal tips for successful aging

At 88 years old, aging expert and retired Stanford University professor Walter Bortz is personally experiencing some of the health trials he's spent a career studying and writing about.

10/12/2018

Wow congratulations Geoff! Having known you for a long time we were a more than a bit surprised by this previously inconcievable, new focus on exercise. Enjoy the benefits.

NO ONE is more surprised at Sydney man Geoffrey Lewis’s foray into powerlifting than the 69-year-old himself.

30/10/2018

Here are some fun suggestions for November

Our monthly calendars are packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world. Click a calendar below to download - you can find other language versions there too!

23/10/2018

Last year, I wrote three articles for Sixty and Me about living a happy retired life, including how retirement takes a lot of us by surprise. After traveling a couple of years down the path of my own retirement – and having many conversations with other women...Read More

14/10/2018

This is impressive

Johanna Quaas is a German gymnast. As of 2016 she is the oldest gymnast in the world. | Old Gymnast| German gymnast| Guinness World Record| Oldest Gymnast of...

21/08/2018

Is this better than puzzles for keeping the brain active?

Singing in the shower makes your voice sound great, but is it also good for your mental health? We asked Professor Sarah Wilson from the School of Psychologi...