Discover how sports massage enhances athletic performance by reducing tension, speeding up recovery, and preventing injuries. Learn practical tips for incorporating massage into your training routine.

By Zoë Robson, Founder of Maintain Independence At Maintain Independence, we work with people every day who’ve lived through extraordinary experiences — whether through injury, illness, or life transitions. One community particularly close to my heart is women who’ve served in the armed forces. That’s why I founded SheServed — a support group and community space for women veterans. Why She Served Exists As a woman who served 12 years in the Royal Military Police, I know that military service shapes every part of who you are. But what many don’t talk about is what happens after service — how you find your place again, rebuild confidence, and manage the emotional and physical weight of that chapter. Many women veterans quietly navigate that transition alone. She Served was created to change that. What Is SheServed? SheServed is an active, welcoming community designed by and for women who’ve served. We: Meet regularly for connection, wellbeing, and support Run a Facebook group where membe

As individuals age, they often relinquish daily tasks out of concern for potential falls or other risks. Activities once enjoyed may seem inaccessible due to declining mobility, while the loss of friends further isolates them. Picture leading a rich and independent life, only to have decisions made for you, from meals to daily activities. Our bodies and minds respond differently to what we consume and engage in, experiencing positive and negative effects throughout the day based on conversations, observations, and actions. While we understand the importance of proper nutrition and increased physical activity for a healthy life, the ability to control mental well-being becomes challenging as mobility diminishes, and access to necessary foods becomes limited. Having worked closely with older people, I've witnessed and know how simple assistance can protect them from potential harm. However, this assistance, if not thoughtfully provided, can result in them having little to no control over

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