Maggie, Author at Our Place

Women aged 50-60 at greatest risk of ‘long Covid’, experts suggest

by Maggie | Jan 1, 2021 | Health & Beauty News

Study links age and number of symptoms to lasting health problems from coronavirus. The Guardian reports that women aged 50-60 are at greatest risk of developing “long Covid”, analysis suggests. Older age andexperiencing five or more symptoms within the first week of...

It’s ‘not for wusses’: 7 really great things about growing older by Dawn French

by Maggie | Jan 1, 2021 | Health & Beauty Features

Age can make you a stronger, happier and more confident. A lot of people fear growing older, but if you ask us, the ageing process brings some pretty great benefits – as Vicar of Dibley actress Dawn Frenchknows. She told the Radio Times Christmas issue: “It’s a...

Women more affected by work-related stress as pandemic causes job insecurity and more responsibilities at home

by Maggie | Jan 1, 2021 | Money & Work News

37% of women said they checked in on work via email and messaging outside of working hours. Inews reports that women are suffering more work-related stress than men, as the pandemic causes a double-whammy of job insecurity and more responsibilities in the home,...

Travel refunds: How to get money back for train tickets and flights cancelled by Tier 4 rules

by Maggie | Jan 1, 2021 | Leisure & Travel News

For many of the 16 million people that have been plunged into Tier 4, travelling has been cancelled. Millions living in the affected areas in London and South East of England cannot mix households with a “stay-at-home” Tier 4 order in place. These moves have been made...

Get creative! 7 interesting craft ideas to try at home

by Maggie | Jan 1, 2021 | Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

While we’ve been spending more time at home, many of us have turned our hand to creative activities like painting and drawing, to develop some new skills and express ourselves. From hand knitting to tie dye; hopefully these 7 creative crafts will leave you feeling...