Recent research has shown that over 90 percent of seniors say their greatest fear is loss of independence, the main cause of which is losing their mobility. With Osteoporosis a key ingredient in most hip fractures, one of the most common injuries for seniors who slip or fall, it's a painful truth to hear that only 40 per cent of seniors who fracture their hip never regain their independence.

The weather outside may still be decidedly cold, but at the Brown Thomas Spring/Summer '10 preview last Wednesday, the atmosphere was anything but. Black-clad attendees in thick opaques and lace-detailed frocks offset with the occasional flash of a red sole enjoyed canapes and sipped champagne in eager anticipation of what the new season might bring, with hopes that the new picks would provide a sartorial thaw to this winter's past Big Freeze.

If you long to say 'Good day, mate' to limp and lifeless hair, head down under for styling inspiration with the Aussie Aussome Volume range of hair care products. If you can never get your hair to reach new heights, it's time to take control and get yourself some full and luscious locks.

Fashion favourite A|wear has launched its spring 2010 collection which welcomes a nostalgic retro Americana vibe called 'Dakota Blue'. Denim is ruling this season and blends oversized floral shirts, cut off waistcoats and trusted faded blue jeans. They look mixes a 'borrowed from the boys' look with ultimate femininity.

There's nothing easy about getting fit and being active but at least now you can do it in a scenic and beautiful environment. The Fota Island Resort is now offering morning and evening bootcamp sessions designed to help you get in shape and tone up your body with an open day free trial on Thursday 25 March. Located on a 780-acre estate, Fota Island Resort is surrounded by scenic woodland and natural beauty creating a beautiful landscape and the perfect environment for outdoor exercising!

If you're like most women, and avoid coral like swine flu, then it's time to open your mind, and open your make-up bag for a new resident. Bobbi Brown has launched its Coral Collection and the goal is to look sunny and fresh, and never chalky. Let's be honest, before now when using coral or red, many of us emerge from our bathrooms looking like a toddler having gotten our mitts on mommy's make-up bag.

It's the perfect reflection of what we think about the weather. We are a little unsure. We get one glimpse of sunshine, and we want to dig out some summer dresses already. Play it safe with this week's prediction, the one-shoulder, which lets you have your cake and eat it.

If you want your fashion future to be a fortunate one, check out Dice, an affordable range of bags, recommends Fiona McSweeney. Whatever about diamonds, a good handbag is a girl's best friend – I don't care what the song says! With styles featuring leather and patent snake fabrics, the key shapes are the 'tabbed vest top', the 'buckle tote' and the large 'hobo' and the collection comes in a variety of colours from taupe to dusty pink and tan.

About four per cent of the Irish population are coeliacs, which is a relatively high rate by European standards. People with coeliac disease are unable to digest gluten, a type of protein found in certain grains. As well as being unable to digest gluten, they may often suffer from a range of other ailments including ongoing or severe digestive complaints. Gluten is found in a number of grains, including wheat, oats, barley and rye.

Kate Moss has always loved the unique beauty of the English countryside at dawn and now she has captured its fresh, pure, revitalising essence in her new limited edition fragrance. Known for her fashion savvy, Kate Moss has launched Wild Meadow by Kate Moss (€19.95/30mls), which is available from March and evokes the inspiration of her travels. Think of clear blue skies and a light breeze rippling through the wild flowers in a meadow.