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Health

Gentle ways to fade age spots and brighten your skin

Gentle ways to fade age spots and brighten your skin

If you're feeling a bit self-conscious about your age spots, or you want to cover them up, there are a range of ways you can do so naturally.
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Tips

Affordable indulgences you can enjoy on a budget

Affordable indulgences you can enjoy on a budget

It’s not about how much you spend—it’s how much joy it brings.
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Volunteering

5 meaningful ways to volunteer and experience the joy of giving back to your community

5 meaningful ways to volunteer and experience the joy of giving back to your community

Looking for meaningful ways to enjoy your retirement? Volunteering is a great way to connect with others and contribute to the causes you care about.
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Movies & TV

The Screen Critic: Tom Cruise’s final thrilling mission, Disney remakes another classic and Italian nonnas charm in a film about love and food

The Screen Critic: Tom Cruise’s final thrilling mission, Disney remakes another classic and Italian nonnas charm in a film about love and food

From Tom Cruise’s explosive farewell in Mission: Impossible, to Disney’s charming Lilo & Stitch remake, a heartfelt British drama, and a delicious tribute to Italian nonnas — this week’s screen offerings serve thrills, nostalgia, and soul in equal measure.
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Dementia

The dementia retreat helping carers take back control

The dementia retreat helping carers take back control

Caring for someone with dementia? You’re not alone.
Research reveals brain health benefits from choir singing
Alzheimers

Research reveals brain health benefits from choir singing

Research reveals brain health benefits from choir singing

Choir singing has been linked to improved cognition, particularly in older adults.
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Dementia

‘Game-changing’ AI breakthrough could transform dementia diagnosis, uncover thousands of missed cases

‘Game-changing’ AI breakthrough could transform dementia diagnosis, uncover thousands of missed cases

A "game-changing" new method for improving dementia detection using artificial intelligence (AI) could pick up thousands of undiagnosed people living with the disease and help to determine the true prevalence of dementia in Australia.
5 effortless ways to clean your windows
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5 effortless ways to clean your windows

5 effortless ways to clean your windows

Cleaning your windows is one of those painful cleaning tasks that most of us put off for as long as possible. Luckily, there are some things you can do to perfect your window cleaning.
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The ‘ridiculous’ dish-drying trick experts say could ruin your dishwasher

The ‘ridiculous’ dish-drying trick experts say could ruin your dishwasher

A viral dishwasher drying hack involving a tea towel might seem like a clever shortcut but according to an appliance expert, it’s not only ineffective, it could actually damage your machine’s door, latch, or seals.

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10 simple lifestyle changes that may help slow ageing
Experts

10 simple lifestyle changes that may help slow ageing

10 simple lifestyle changes that may help slow ageing

Whilst it isn’t possible to completely reverse ageing, there is most definitely a number of things you can implement in your life in order to age with grace and keep your body and mind as healthy as possible!
Saving money in retirement gives you the freedom to travel, enjoy time with loved ones, and explore hobbies and interests you may have set aside during your working years. Source: Getty Images.
Retirement Income

Smart budgeting tips to make the most of your fixed retirement income

Smart budgeting tips to make the most of your fixed retirement income

Whether you’re aiming to build an emergency fund, cover a big expense, or just enjoy a more comfortable lifestyle, there are plenty of strategies to help you stretch your retirement income further.
As we age, muscle mass decreases more rapidly, making it crucial to keep up with resistance training to maintain strength, mobility, healthy joints, and bone density. Source: Getty Images.
Exercise

The top 5 reasons to add resistance training to your exercise routine

The top 5 reasons to add resistance training to your exercise routine

Discover the top five benefits of resistance training, as explained by a mobility expert — including greater strength, better bone health, improved metabolism, and reduced pain.
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Respiratory

How Kellee survived her RSV diagnosis — and how you can reduce your risk

How Kellee survived her RSV diagnosis — and how you can reduce your risk

If you're 50 and over, or have asthma, a few simple steps can make a big difference.
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Tips

The common bathroom item that could be ruining your clean shower

The common bathroom item that could be ruining your clean shower

Keeping your shower clean can feel like a never-ending task, but one cleaning expert has a clever way to prevent the problem entirely.

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Staying hydrated could be the key to ageing well
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Fashion

DEAL ALERT: Save on comfy, stylish knitwear for the winter months ahead

DEAL ALERT: Save on comfy, stylish knitwear for the winter months ahead

Extravagant colours, unique silhouettes and more — all at a grand 25% discount plus free shipping!*
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Skin and hair health

DEAL ALERT: Say goodbye to $300 eye creams that don’t deliver

DEAL ALERT: Say goodbye to $300 eye creams that don’t deliver

This powerful natural serum is known for its ability to smooth fine lines, reduce puffiness, and brighten dark circles fast.
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Sexual health

DEAL ALERT: The cheeky secret to staying warm this winter

DEAL ALERT: The cheeky secret to staying warm this winter

Aussie wellness brand Normal is taking 30% off their range of... self-care products.
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Back pain

DEAL ALERT: Australia’s #1 mattress for back pain just got a big EOFY discount

DEAL ALERT: Australia’s #1 mattress for back pain just got a big EOFY discount

There's never been a better time to invest in your sleep and spinal health.
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Food

DEAL ALERT: Get free mince for life with this Aussie subscription service

DEAL ALERT: Get free mince for life with this Aussie subscription service

This premium offer promises a supply of fresh, high quality meat straight to your doorstep, with no shipping costs!
Expert reveals why cats can’t resist following you into the bathroom. Source: Getty Images.
News

Why your favourite feline friend becomes your ‘bathroom bodyguard’, according to an expert

Why your favourite feline friend becomes your ‘bathroom bodyguard’, according to an expert

Discover the heartwarming (and slightly weird) reasons your cat insists on being your bathroom bodyguard, according to a feline behaviour expert.
To make a well-informed decision, it's important to ask the right questions when assessing an aged care facility. Source: Getty Images.
Aged care

Essential questions to ask when choosing the right aged care facility for you

Essential questions to ask when choosing the right aged care facility for you

To support you in making informed decisions that reflect your unique needs and preferences, Starts at 60 has compiled a list of key questions to ask when considering aged care options.
Research identifies link between strong legs and heart health
Heart health

Research identifies link between strong legs and heart health

Research identifies link between strong legs and heart health

Having strong legs may be a good thing for your cardiovascular wellbeing.
Scientists identify potential link between gut health and dementia
Alzheimers

Scientists identify potential link between gut health and dementia

Scientists identify potential link between gut health and dementia

Genes and gut microbiome may be linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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New ATO rule could cost you thousands — Here’s what you need to know before July 1
Money

New ATO rule could cost you thousands — Here’s what you need to know before July 1

New ATO rule could cost you thousands — Here’s what you need to know before July 1

From July 1, the interest charged on money owed to the ATO will no longer be tax deductible.
How to avoid or treat skin tears and wounds
Skin and hair health

How to avoid or treat skin tears and wounds

How to avoid or treat skin tears and wounds

Here's everything you need to know about skin tears and wounds.
One plumber says it maybe time to ditch the bicarb soda and vinegar for a stronger solution. Source: Getty Images.
Tips

Unblock your kitchen sink drain with this cheap household solution

Unblock your kitchen sink drain with this cheap household solution

Often a build up of food debris, grease and bacteria can turn your kitchen sink drain into a putrid smelling mess but you don't have to spend heaps of your hard earned cash on fancy chemical cleaners.
Discover how friendships can protect your mental and physical health. Source: Getty Images.
Health

How your social circle impacts your health and what you can do about it

How your social circle impacts your health and what you can do about it

New research suggests that the form of your social connections can heavily impact your health and wellbeing in later life.
Top 10 kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier as you age
Lifestyle

Top 10 kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier as you age

Top 10 kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier as you age

Whether you’re cooking up a Sunday roast or making toast and tea for one, these gadgets are designed to take the strain out of everyday tasks — so you can focus on the good stuff, like just eating.

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Starts at 60 Good Wine Club — 10% off reds and whites of your choice
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Starts at 60 Good Wine Club — 10% off reds and whites of your choice

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Join us in raising a glass to life well-lived, as we bring you the latest in artisan and independent Australian wines every month as part of the Starts at 60 Good Wine Club (Powered by Unovino). Click here to join.

Each month you’ll get to know passionate small-to-medium Aussie winemakers you might never otherwise discover; genuine artisans with amazing local reputations who hand-craft their products with patience and care.

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