Health & Beauty / Tips & Advice
Why swimming may be the best exercise for older adults
Why swimming may be the best exercise for older adults Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls. But now, a new study suggests that the only type of exercise...
Sleep tips: Avoid afternoon coffee, over 50s advised.
Sleep tips: Avoid afternoon coffee, over 50s advised. People over 50 are being advised to avoid caffeine after lunchtime to get a good night's sleep. The BBC reports that a report for the charity Age UK says sleeping soundly gets harder as we age but...
Social activities such as book clubs just as important as fitness to help you live longer, says study.
Social activities such as book clubs just as important as fitness to help you live longer, says study. Study finds a retired person’s risk of death is dramatically lowered if they take part in such groups. The Independent reports that taking part in...
Drinking hot chocolate could prevent Alzheimer’s by boosting blood flow to the brain
Drinking hot chocolate could prevent Alzheimer’s by boosting blood flow to the brain Drinking just two cups of hot chocolate a day helps elderly people keep their brains healthy and their minds sharp by boosting the blood flow to their brains. ...
The great bungalow crisis: older people trapped in unsuitable homes
The great bungalow crisis: older people trapped in unsuitable homes Why aren’t developers building bungalows? AOL reports that half a million people over the age of 55 are desperate to downsize into a more suitable property, but are trapped in huge and...
Older people can HALVE risk of dementia by gardening, dancing or going for brisk walks
Older people can HALVE risk of dementia by gardening, dancing or going for brisk walks. A study of almost 900 patients found those who exercised most had more neurons in areas of the brain including the hippocampus, which controls memory. The Mirror...
A THIRD of over-50s rent their home
A THIRD of over-50s rent their home The proportion of people aged over 50 renting has grown strongly in the last five years, says Saga. Zoopla reports that nearly a THIRD of people aged 50 and over now live in a rented home - up from just over one in...
Barriers to arts engagement deter older people, survey finds.
Barriers to arts engagement deter older people, survey finds. Physical access and social isolation emerge as key factors linked to a decline in arts engagement among older people. Arts Professional reports that only half of older people attend or...
Time the Turner prize grew up: why it needs to embrace the over-50s
Time the Turner prize grew up: why it needs to embrace the over-50s In the 1990s, having an age limit on Turner prize nominees dovetailed with a young punk energy in British art. But it’s now a pointless and conservative rule. The Guardian reports that...
Supermarkets urged to bring in slow lanes – so elderly shoppers can enjoy a natter at the tills
Supermarkets urged to bring in slow lanes - so elderly shoppers can enjoy a natter at the tills A report says a special lane for pensioners who like to chat, with shopping buddies to help them, would make a trip to the shops nicer for those who live alone....
More older holidaymakers finding new sexual partners abroad
More older holidaymakers finding new sexual partners abroad Enjoying sun, sea and sex on holiday is not just for 20-somethings, a new study has revealed. The Independent reports that many older British holidaymakers are finding new sexual partners while travelling...
New Study reveals a change in holiday habits for over 50s
New Study reveals a change in holiday habits for over 50s A recently released study has shown that holiday habits have completely changed in the last 10 years, with 52 per cent of respondents over 50 admitting to changing their habits. Avanti reports...