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...physical health, only becomes common as recently as the early nineteenth century. We can see it in Jane Austen novels. Fanny in Mansfield Park is forever “knocked up” on the sofa as the result of a good walk, but exercise is mostly a pastime for the daughters of gentry, for whom the competition inherent in sport would not be appropriately gendered behaviour. Austen...

...physical restraint’. Netball was viewed as more suitable for girls as it was graceful rather than powerful and grew in popularity throughout the 20th century, largely in British Commonwealth countries. Although viewed by many as conforming to a feminine ideal, netball has predominately remained a sport that is regulated and governed by women, rendering it as a vehicle...

...physical health and longevity equal to that of smoking or obesity, being part of a supportive social network can lead to better mental and physical health for many people. If we accept that mental health is about having a sense of meaning and purpose in life, being reasonably in touch with reality, being able to cope with stresses and being able to enjoy life at least...

...physical and social activity in older age. Within the series we also explore how this knowledge might be used to facilitate self-management and delay the ageing processes for as long as possible. In another article we explored how inequalities can affect an older person’s ability to engage with the 5 Pillars of Ageing, and how health professionals can support them...

...physical and mental health. However, getting out may be challenging for people with dementia living in community or in a care home. The Parks Trust in Milton Keynes and the OU are working together to evaluate a new initiative of Walking Programme set currently as 5 Ways cafes in the local Manor Parks (Great Linford, MK) for people living with dementia in Milton Keynes and...

...physical and emotional health of themselves and their loved one, in the face of national and local restrictions. For many carers, routine and planning are central to managing the ongoing stressors of a caregiving role and meeting everyone’s needs. The changes to lifestyle caused by COVID have prevented this way of coping, and forced people to live with changes in...