Get gardening to improve heart health in retirement

Get gardening to improve heart health in retirement

The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), also discovered that 83% of participants managed to meet the recommended 2.5 hours per week of moderate physical activity. Jack Oldman, 87, keeps active by regularly playing table tennis …
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Lottery cash will help transform rose garden

The Secret Garden project has been funded through the Community Spaces programme which is being managed by Groundwork UK as an award partner to the Big Lottery Fund. Paul Dixon, chairman of the Queen's Park Community Garden, said: “We are …
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Put on a late summer show in your garden

… can pay for themselves. Think smart and your summer retreat – in the UK or abroad – can even be a wise investment. …. This summer has made casualties of many London gardens, though our lawns remain gloriously green. However, even with the dog …
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