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Over 50s
Health and fitness
Work the way you want
Do you want to change how you work? Find out about becoming self-employed, working reduced hours, volunteering and your rights under the age discrimination laws
Guide to health and fitness for over 50s
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Healthy eating for over 50s
Eating healthily to improve your quality of life
Keeping mobile and preventing falls
Keep mobile and improve safety in your home to prevent falls
Staying physically active
Staying active to improve your health and stay fit
Staying mentally active
Tips on staying mentally active and improving your brainpower
Healthy weight (general health and well-being section)
Check whether you are a healthy weight by working out your body mass index (BMI)
Sports facilities and events (general health and well-being section)
Find local leisure facilities where you can go for sporting activities and information on local and national sporting events
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Fire Safety
Simple steps to protect you and your family from fire
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