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The PHE has today advised that we supplement our diet with 10mg of Vitamin D daily in the winter months due to an observed deficiency in all age groups. Read the official guidelines here…
Have you discovered TED Talks yet? The non-profit online organisation which, in their words is: “devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks” With 2200 topics currently being advertised on their website home page you might find it quite diverting. It does have its detractors – so you may also wish to read an article from The NewStatesman from 2012 which paints a more cynical picture!
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Our Place is an informative and social site dedicated to help everyone over 50 get the best out of life.
We are the zestful, insightful best friend you just love to be around, and we live for sharing our experiences and knowledge.
OurPlace was founded with a mission to connect the mature online community to a world of news, features, offers and life changing products they may have missed out on. Bring them all into one place, OurPlace.
What makes us special is that we are a vibrant team of all ages, from 21 to 65 who are all passionate about living life to the fullest irrespective of age. We have built strong relationships with some of the best UK age related businesses with the aim of brokering discounted rates for our Over-50s community.
This site is jam packed with a blend of light hearted and purposeful stories, acting as a comprehensive source of information for over 50s health, over 50s travel, over 50’s work and much more.
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Will you do it soon? Four reasons to get your will written now
Ensuring you have a will is the safest and most official way to make sure your worldly possessions are distributed how you choose when you die. This is a legal document recording your wishes and outlining how your estate will be divided. Having a will is one of the...
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Surreal spaces: The Top 10 unusual gardens around the world
“One is nearer God’s heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth.” - Dorothy Frances Gurney. At its most basic, a garden is a piece of land shaped into a place where fruits, vegetables and flowers bloom, but they can be so much more. A place for contemplation,...
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Food and your fifties: What foods and nutrients your body needs
Post-50, there are certain nutrients your body needs to power through the next phase of your life with some foods, in particular, that should become weekly favourites. What men need in their 50s During their 50’s, men should be more concerned about their long-term...
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The Burning Man: North America’s “radical” festival in the desert
The Burning Man festival began as bonfire ritual on the summer solstice of 1986 and now attracts almost 70,000 people. The festival is held annually in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, around 100 miles north-northeast of Reno. History of The Burning Man Festival On...
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Back to Blighty: Moving back to the UK after living abroad
Inflated property prices are a barrier to expats wanting to return the UK, but buying is not the best or only option. Many people decide they want to retire abroad. It’s estimated that of the 1.3 million Brits living in other European countries, around 20% are...
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Double edged sword of Woodford criticism
The collapse of embattled stock picker Neil Woodford's fund empire, highlights the risk of putting all your eggs in one basket - no matter how attractive the returns. When Friar Tuck boasted of hitting a tree with an arrow, Robin Hood asked him which tree he aimed...
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Will you do it soon? Four reasons to get your will written now
Surreal spaces: The Top 10 unusual gardens around the world
Food and your fifties: What foods and nutrients your body needs
The Burning Man: North America’s “radical” festival in the desert
Back to Blighty: Moving back to the UK after living abroad
Double edged sword of Woodford criticism
Fit at fifty: Tips for staying fit through your 50s and beyond
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