Clinical negligence claims against the National Health Service have increased by almost a third over the past year, with an extra £100million paid out to victims of medical blunders.

No matter what your age, regular exercise is as important for your health as having a hearty morning breakfast. However, when you enter the golden years of life, daily physical activity can provide far-reaching benefits. Not only can exercise keep your body fit and agile, but it can also reduce the risk of geriatric diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Along with increased life expectancy, exercise can generate a positive, contented outlook and a strong sense of independence.

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the arteries. Blood pressure can differ from person to person. When your blood pressure is measured it is expressed in two numbers such as 120/80.The figure on the top denotes the pressure when the heart is pumping blood and its muscle is contracted. If your blood pressure is measured as 140/90, then you are a patient of hypertension or high blood pressure and therefore you need to reduce your blood pressure level. However, you should be aware that blood pressure rises with age and so as you grow older you should keep a check on your blood pressure and reduce blood pressure if it is above the normal blood pressure level.

Is your shampoo making you FAT? The truth about 'chemical calories' in beauty products

When it comes to losing weight, most of us are aware of the three factors at play: genetics, the number of calories we consume and the energy we are prepared to expend sweating our way into shape.