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Silver Surgeries: Over-50s under pressure to look good as 230,000 baby boomers go under the knife for cosmetic ops
Silver Surgeries: Over-50s under pressure to look good as 230,000 baby boomers go under the knife for cosmetic ops One quarter of people over 50 in the UK have opted for a nip and tuck to keep them youthful. The Sun reports that one quarter of baby...
Anyone for tennis? It’s never too late to start playing in your 50s
Anyone for tennis? It's never too late to start playing in your 50s My love of tennis began when I was lucky enough to see Bjorn Borg play his first ever Wimbledon Centre Court match while on a school trip! Every summer I am tempted to pick up that racket -...
Wellies at the ready! The history of the Glastonbury Festival
Wellies at the ready! The history of the Glastonbury Festival The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival has been running for 46 years, bringing in millions of festival-goers and performers for this musical extravaganza. Situated near Pilton in...
10 facts you must know about equity release
10 facts you must know about equity release If you are considering releasing equity from your property, you’ll undoubtedly have read and heard a number of conflicting reports about equity release products. 50 Plus reports that this can make the hugely...
It’s never too late to try something new: Those who were inspired to write or paint after the age of 50
It’s never too late to try something new: Those who were inspired to write or paint after the age of 50 The old saying that “there’s life after 50″ sounds like a quaint soundbite designed to give us older folk some hope as we head into the latter half of our...
These healthy foods can boost your brain power and help you stay focused at work
These healthy foods can boost your brain power and help you stay focused at work Sometimes when you're juggling hectic work and social schedules, keeping on top of that work/life balance can be a little overwhelming. It's common for many people to have...
Full steam ahead! The Top 10 steam train trips for the perfect way to help you unwind
Full steam ahead! The Top 10 steam train trips for the perfect way to help you unwind Steam trains remind people of a time in Britain's past. But they can prove to be a luxurious British break. Find out about the joy of travel by steam train with these top 10...
Could you take a grey gap year?
Could you take a grey gap year? The words ‘gap year’ may bring up images of 18-year-olds dancing until dawn on Thailand’s beaches, but now the term means so much more. Third Age reports that the mature gap year market is booming and an increasing number...
Over 50s worry about accidents and motoring law when driving abroad
Over 50s worry about accidents and motoring law when driving abroad With the roads set to get busy as people once again head abroad for the bank holidays research by Saga Car Insurance has revealed that a third (28%) of over 50s worry about having an accident...
Lost generation: Why construction can’t afford to lose the over-50s
Lost generation: Why construction can't afford to lose the over-50s Solutions to the skills shortage usually focus on the younger generation - but are construction companies missing out on valuable experience among older workers? The statistics suggest so....
Majority of over 50s feel they retired too early
Majority of over 50s feel they retired too early It has been found that 85% of people aged over 50 think they retired too early, with this number rising to 88% among those who are now older than 70. The Actuary reports that this is according to the...
How to optimise your spare cash in retirement
How to optimise your spare cash in retirement In days gone by, savings accounts were the best way to build wealth for your retirement. 50 Plus reports that this is not necessarily the case in the current economic climate, however, as a lack of real wage...