New walking football club proving popular with the over-50s
A new walking football club in Pool has been proving popular with the over-50s as a way to exercise with less risk of injury than the regular game. Falmouth Packet reports that the club meets at Pool Academy every Thursday for a session between seven and eight...January travel – holiday health hazards
‘Travel broadens the mind and loosens the bowels’ – besides being a favourite quip of gastroenterologists, this statement represents the unfortunate truth for substantial numbers of travellers at home and abroad. 50 Connect reports that...Inaugural Over-50s Cricket World Cup brings teams together from eight nations
Dressed in green trackies and with ball in hand, Warwick Hayes looks right at home directing his teammates through some drills on the cricket pitch. ABC News reports that he says in his younger days he was “never the greatest player” but at 54...New dating app launches specifically for over 50s
If you’re currently single, then we have good news for you. The first ever dating app specifically designed for over 50s has arrived. 50 Plus reports that Lumen launched last month in the UK and is designed using insights from existing dating sites. With 100%...Playing golf gives ‘all round health benefits’
People who play golf live longer than those who do not, new research has suggested. BBC News reports that Edinburgh scientists claimed the sport was likely to increase life expectancy, help chronic diseases and improve mental health. Researchers reviewed 5,000...Ourplace News
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