I’m bounding across the gym, springing as far as I can with every great leap. Then I’m dashing up and down, sprinting as fast as I can. Why am I flinging myself around the room at 57, as if my life depends on it? Because, in a way, it does. I want to reduce my risk of a fall in my 80s.
Anna Maxted is a freelance writer at various national newspapers and magazines. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in health and wellness, family and relationships, and finance, often exploring themes like parenting styles, aging, and nutrition. Anna's work has been featured in outlets such as whimn.com.au, The Telegraph, and The Times.