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Things have been going pretty well at work for quite a while, but lately they've really taken off, meaning we've had a couple more members of staff hired to help with the demand. This week we realised that our crunky old pre-historic computer system was slowing us down, so we've had an IT team in to help us figure out the best solution for a new content delivery network. I'm good with technology and gadgets, but inter-computer-networking baffles me so I was more than happy to get some more experienced computer folks in to set it all up for us, and it should definitely pay off with the way things are going with the business. I can't wait for it all to be done so we can all go back to helping people with their health, and soon we'll be launching some exciting new things in the pipeline... Photo: Tim Dorr (Flickr)

Dieting and keeping healthy doesn’t mean you need to just eat Bird-Food and drink only water! Being healthy is all about making sure you eat all food types, get regular exercise and keeping positive! It is not just about what your physically look like but also mentally. I make sure I eat three meals a day, snack on healthy food but also treat my self to a glass of wine and some chocolate. If I didn’t do that I would go insane! I think being healthy is also being upbeat and happy! Getting regular exercise is the hardest part as I am always so busy. But my top tip is just going for a walk after dinner. I tend to just walk around the block and it makes me feel less bloated after I have eaten. Picture: havankevin

An overall healthy lifestyle is recommended for women of all ages but, once you have crossed the 40ies mark, paying good attention to your body should become one of your top priorities. Without claiming to show a full list, here are some health tips for mid-aged women. * Keep your weight under control. While you don’t necessarily have to be a supermodel at this age, being out of shape can have hazardous effects on your circulatory system. * Calcium is your new friend. Mid-aged women are prone to osteoporosis, and a daily intake of calcium can keep the disease under control. * Get a subscription to a gym. Again, you don’t have to become a model (even though your husband wouldn’t mind, *wink*), but your bones and muscles have to be kept in shape. * Don’t put others’ priorities ahead. Granted, the family always comes first, but don’t forget about yourself. * Smoking is bad at any age, but it’s even worse when you’re in your forties. It is one of the leading causes of lung cancer in the UK. Just quit!