More people than you might think are eligible for a free NHS eye test, and you could be one of them. Understand the importance of regular eye tests, the cost if you have to pay, and the NHS vouchers available for prescription glasses and contact lenses.

If you are struggling with short-sightedness, then you are not alone. Around a quarter of the UK population struggles with this common eye condition. Learn what causes short-sightedness and the different options for treatment.

There are over 20 common symptoms of menopause, in addition to some more unusual symptoms you might not expect, including tinnitus, a burning tongue and body odour. Overall, up to 100 symptoms are associated with menopause.

We all want a long lifespan, and life expectancy has grown significantly in the last few decades. Still, living a long life isn't much fun if you're unhealthy. Here's how you can maximise your longevity, stay fit and healthy in your later years and enjoy an excellent quality of life with your friends and family.

Normal hearing is essential for a good quality of life. However, you might be surprised just how common age-related hearing loss is in later life. Just under half of us aged fifty or over have some degree of impaired hearing.

All women eventually go through menopause. Yet, until recent years, not much has been said about this transitional stage of women's health. Learning about menopause and what you can expect at this time of life can make the transition from a woman's childbearing years to postmenopause life easier to navigate.

As a global society, we are generally living longer lives. However, in many instances, a longer life doesn't necessarily translate into a healthier, happier one. An Israeli study published in the Science journal has highlighted that slowing down ageing and facilitating good health for longer may be possible.

The menopause is an important time in every woman's life. Hormonal changes, weight gain, osteoporosis, and an increased risk in heart health are all associated with the menopause. Luckily, there are several practical changes that you can make to combat them.