Making slow and consistent changes over a long period of time is what Lynn says is her way to success when it comes to living more healthily.

She lives and works in Newquay and enjoys weight training which she says helps her stay fit and healthy and able to run around with her grandchildren. She doesn't let her age stand in the way from doing what she enjoys.

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Truro Mayor, Steven Webb was paralysed in an accident over 30 years ago. In this episode Steven talks about how meditation helps him to focus on the day ahead.

He also talks about keeping busy and having a purpose for each day and how this helps him to age well in Cornwall.

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In this episode we're talking to former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Laurence Reed. Since he retired Laurence has enjoyed having more time to look after his health and he regularly cycles and plays tennis.

He thinks people should take the time to plan for their retirement so that they can continue to have a good quality of life.

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In this episode we talk to retired cancer nurse, now life coach, Tracy Acock from Newquay.

This is a must listen for all women as we talk about how you can support your physical health and your mental health through the menopause.

Tracy talks about the importance of finding something you're passionate about and she talks about her hobbies that include weight training and cold water swimming.

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Sue Kittow from Falmouth talks about how her regular habit of walking every day, in all weathers with her dog, helps her to age well.

She regularly sings in a choir and that, along with her job as an author, helps keep her mind challenged which she believes is a big help to her.

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In our second episode of our Ageing Well in Cornwall podcast we speak to Nina Martin who is 60 years old and living in Penzance.

Nina talks about setting herself a goal every big birthday to be fitter than she was at the last birthday. This has led to her trying all sorts of ambitious sports such as Muay Thai and pole dancing.

As Nina herself says, its not necessarily about trying adventurous sports, just about trying to take small steps to a better life.

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In this episode we speak to Falmouth resident Karen Hall.

Karen talks about what she does to age well and this includes keeping active, pursuing hobbies that she is passionate about and volunteering.

We also talk about positive ageing icons and how we can do more as a society to promote people in their older years.

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