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Stay sharp: 6 simple ways to boost your brain and stay sharp this summer
Love your heart, stay sharp and keep connected, says a Alzheimer’s Research UK expert. Summer isn’t just a time for beach days, barbecues and picnics in the park - it’s also the perfect opportunity to recharge your brain. Just like we care for other aspects of our...
Arty restaurants: Fine dining with the most epic art collections
Fancy a side of Picasso? You’ve come to the right place. What’s better than enjoying a feast for your eyes as well as your tummy? Very little, if you ask us. Sure, a delicious meal can be gorged on anywhere from a street corner to a greasy spoon, your own kitchen...
‘Beautiful locations to learn in’: Readers’ favourite creative breaks
Photography, writing, painting and music learning holidays have all ignited our readers’ creative spark, at retreats from Snowdonia to Sicily. Photography skills in beautiful locations I have been on two photography holidays with Creative Escapes. I visited Sicily and...
A new start after 60: I became a dog-walker -and I’ve never been happier
Brendan MacNeill spent more than 40 years as a photographer, loving the art but hating the business side. Now he gets paid to lead sheepdogs and labradoodles around Edinburgh’s Braid hills. The Guardian reports that Brendan MacNeill had wanted to be a photographer...
Glorious Gardens: 19 of the UK’s best gardens to visit this summer
From a castle in Cumbria to a subtropical paradise in Cornwall, these are some of the top unsung gardens across the country. Lowther Castle, Cumbria In the dash for Cumbria’s lakes and fells, the area’s other green attractions can get missed. On Knipe Scar, at the...
How positive attitudes to ageing can boost your health
Is your mindset the key to better health? Silver Surfers reports that a recent study has revealed that individuals who have a positive attitude towards ageing tend to recover better after experiencing a fall. Researchers from Imperial College London and Coventry...
Downsizing & decluttering: A guide to simplifying your life
In a world where we often accumulate more than we need, the idea of downsizing and decluttering has gained significant traction. Silver Surfers reports that whether you’re moving to a smaller home, embracing minimalism, or simply seeking a more organised lifestyle,...
Could brisk walking boost your heart?
Brisk walking strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and helps keep your blood vessels healthy says new research. Could simply picking up the pace on your daily walk be the secret to a healthier heart? New research from the University of Glasgow suggests that...
50+ and fearless: Breaking free from limiting beliefs to enjoy life
As we age, life brings both wisdom and challenges. By the time we reach 50, we’ve often collected not only experiences but also expectations - some helpful, others deeply limiting. Many people over 50 find themselves navigating a complex web of beliefs about aging,...
Readers’ favourite restaurants in France
From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany. Passionate for fresh seafood, Nice Far away from the tourist traps of the old town, tiny seafood restaurant Coquillages Bouchet on Rue Rusca is a relative newcomer in...
Gardens on a budget: 10 money saving tips for gardeners
With all its benefits, gardening can also have drawbacks. For one, it can be an expensive hobby (if you let it). However, there are ways to save your cash AND have a thriving display throughout the year. From sharing plants to repurposing used pots, there are plenty...
How far can we go on the old hippy trail? Overland from Leeds to Georgia
We travelled 3,000 miles by bus and train to what is currently the eastern limit of independent overland travel. I think this is as far as we can go,” I say, glancing down at the military post, barely 100 metres from the Zakagori Fortress, the forced endpoint of our...