How to age well… by the women who’ve researched it
by the women who’ve researched it (so you don’t have to!)
What you can do to stay young in mind and body
Meet two 50-something women who’ve found the best ways to stay young in mind and body
Five years ago, Annabel Streets, now 54, and Susan Saunders, 52, admit they weren’t in the best place, physically or mentally. Fully paid-up members of the ‘sandwich’ generation, trying to balance childcare with looking after elderly parents had left them stressed and exhausted. They’d seen loved ones succumb to dementia, heart disease and cancer, which made them worry about ageing themselves. So, with big midlife birthdays coming up, they began combing every study and report that boasted age-defying benefits. ‘I tried over 50 activities – with varying results!’ says Annabel. ‘I did everything from disco dancing and “laughter yoga” to cross-country skiing and barefoot forest walks.’ She even tried ‘tree meditation’ – staring at a potted bonsai for 90 minutes in a windowless room! The pair have now revealed their findings in a new book called They also agreed to share their top secrets with So here are the lifestyle changes Annabel and Susan say are worth making – and the ones to avoid.