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Men's health 60-plus

Staying active over 60

As we get older, exercise is incredibly important to our overall health. Active older people talk about how physical activity has enhanced their lives and experts give their advice.

All NHS Choices videos

Know your prostate

Where is the prostate gland and what does it do? Find out whether you're at risk of prostate cancer.

Walk your way to health

Walk 10,000 steps a day and you're well on the way to a healthier heart. You'll lose excess body fat, too.

Is your blood pressure healthy?

Avoid high blood pressure by making some simple lifestyle changes.

Eat well over 60

A healthy, varied diet is vital if you're to maintain your appetite and energy levels.

Ask the sex doctor

Is sex safe after a heart attack? Do over-65s need to worry about STIs? Dr Anne Edwards has the answers.

Lower your cholesterol

A fatty diet can raise your cholesterol, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. Get food tips for lowering your cholesterol.

'Social drinking': the hidden risks

'Social drinkers' may be causing just as much harm to their health as binge drinkers and alcoholics.

Darcus Howe

Darcus Howe: 'My battle with prostate cancer'

Darcus Howe discusses how prostate cancer is an illness that affects many African-Caribbean men.

Worried about dementia?

Advice for people who are worried they may have dementia, and the importance of an early diagnosis.

All other articles on Men 60-plus

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Hearing problems

How to protect your hearing, with tips on spotting when you're going deaf, getting tested and hearing aids.

Health checks: later years

Once you reach the age of 65, your regular health checks will include some new ones. Find out more.

The class of 1948, Tintagel Primary School

'Our health history'

See how their lifestyle and habits have affected the health of this class of 1948 schoolchildren.

Drinking and alcohol

Calculate your units, read about the health risks of drinking too much and find out where to get help and support.

Health and fitness

Boost your health and fitness with fun and practical ideas to help you get into shape.

Lose weight

For a healthy weight, eat well and get active. Find out how to get started and keep going.

Prostate disease blog

Personal stories, advice and support from people with prostate diseases, such as cancer and BPH.

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