In this week's Sunday supplement we explore the topic of slowing down. The world today is getting increasingly faster but there are movements around the world that are focusing on slowing down. We have slow food, there's now a slow food movement. We even have The Slow Cities movement now too. We highlight the benefits of slowing down at all ages, not just seniors and provide advice and guidance to accompany it as always. Check out this week's supplement in the classroom.

How to get the real stuff — without being ripped off — whether you shop in the UK or North America A few days ago I went down a rabbit hole after reading an advertorial trying to sell me "special Sardinian olive oil" for a premium price, claiming it was the secret behind why people in Sardinia live so long. I did some proper research. The good news: the health claims around olive oil are surprisingly solid. The bad news: the olive oil on most supermarket shelves is not what you think it is. And the premium-priced "special" stuff? Sometimes worth it, often not. Here's everything you actually need to know. Why Olive Oil Genuinely Matters (Especially After 50) Let me start with the science, because it's more impressive than most people realise. A major Harvard study followed 92,383 adults for 28 years and found that replacing just 10 grams per day of butter, margarine, or other animal fats with olive oil was associated with an 8–34% lower risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, cancer, and other causes. The landmark PREDIMED trial — which followed 7,447 participants over five years — found that a Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil produced a 30% reduction in major cardiovascular events. The American Heart Association reports that consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day may lower heart disease risk by 14%. The FDA has even approved a qualified health claim on olive oil packaging for its potential to reduce coronary heart disease risk. These aren't fringe studies. This is some of the most robust nutritional science we have. For those of us over 50 specifically, olive oil's anti-inflammatory properties are particularly relevant. Chronic low-grade inflammation is the common thread running through heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, and arthritis — all conditions that become more common as we age. The polyphenols in good olive oil help address this directly. The Sardinia Connection: Real, But Not the Whole Story

In this week's Sunday Supplement we look at celebrating small wins without losing momentum. This almost brings the current series to a close. Going forward I'll start a new series and want you to suggest what topic (s) to include that will help you the most. Check out this week's supplement and leave your comments, ideas and suggestions below.

This week's Sunday supplement is all about being creative - creating small pieces of content that we call assets. The Ted talk takes this idea a bit further by reminding us that we are all creative in our own way - it's a particularly special one tis week. I've witten this weeks supplement propped up in my chair having covered my back with ibuprofen oitment to help ease my back pain which has arrived suddenly in the last couple of days. Those of you who have had back pain know how it can suddenly bring you to your knees if you don't watch how you move. I've got physio for it next week so hopefully that will get it sorted. Anyway, I hope you get some benefit from this week's supplement and leave me your comments here.

Hi everyone, Please join me in welcoming our new members Dylan, Ayomide, Dwight and Rosalind who joined us recently. It's great to have you all here. Please introduce yourselves in the community so other members get to know you. I hope you get what you're looking for here, if not let me know so I can include it for everyone else.