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Hope that vaccines will avert NHS being overwhelmed by flu season alongside a resurgent coronavirus. The Guardian reports that all adults over 50 and children in the first year of secondary school in England will be offered a free flu vaccination this autumn in a...

New study suggests that short, regular, doses of awe - in the form of nature, music or art significant increases positive emotions. Inews reports that a regular dose of awe works wonders for people’s mental health, making them smile more and shift focus from their...

While the UK lockdown has eased, there’s no getting away from the impact staying at home for a prolonged period of time has had on people, retirement communities included. 50 Plus reports that during the lockdown, some retirees had to spend more time alone than they...

Gillian Osborne, vice chair of the British Wheel of Yoga, explains how it can be beneficial for people to get involved, as Clare Vooght reports on the best ways for beginners. Inews reports that if the idea of attending a yoga class seems intimidating, you’re not...

‘Bald’s eyesalve’, containing onion, garlic, wine, and bile salts, was shown to have promising antibacterial activity. Inews reports that a medieval medicine remedy could provide new treatment for modern day infections, researchers studying ‘ancientbiotics’ have...

Older people have been shown to be particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Mature Times reports that over 80% of deaths registered up to 26 June 2020 that mention COVID-19 on the death certificate in England and Wales relate to someone aged 70 years or...

If you find yourself thinking you're going to be stuck on prescription medications for the rest of your life just to ease the pain of arthritis or joint pain, you should read the JointFuel360 testimonial William E. from Manchester just sent us. We hear far too often...

A trial of potential coronavirus drugs aimed at over-50s, who are vulnerable to developing serious symptoms, is looking to recruit more UK volunteers. BBC News reports that over 500 GP surgeries are asking those with a new, continuous cough or high temperature to test...

Adults living alone or single parents living with children under the age of 18 are covered by the new arrangements. Boris Johnson has announced that single adult households in England will be able to form a “support bubble” with another household. Who is covered by...

'What is important to remember is a problem shared is a problem halved, and sometimes carrying the worries of a health issue can do more harm than good' The Independent reports that one in five over-50s are keeping their potentially serious health issues a secret, a...

Over-50s - especially Britons who are overweight - should stay at home during the coronavirus crisis to protect the NHS, an expert has claimed. The Daily Mail reports that Mike Fischer CBE, who runs a medical research lab in Oxford, warned the actions of those in...

Older Brits should be gardening or swimming at least twice a week to stay in peak fitness, top doctors say. Government medical advisers also said new mums should aim for 2½ hours’ exercise a week. They recommend that over-50s do strength-based exercise which included...