Money & Work / Tips & Advice
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...
7 things dentists say you should never do to your teeth (and why)
There are several things we do daily - often without thinking - that can harm our teeth. Silver Surfers reports that experts are urging the government to “pick up pace and keep its promises” on dental care to prevent patients from resorting to extreme measures, such...
Fresh start: 6 healthy habits to take up this spring
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start, especially when it comes to your health and wellbeing. As nature blooms and the days grow longer, there’s no better season to embrace new habits that will keep you feeling energised, happy, and healthy. If you’re over 50,...
Perfect pollination: How to nurture the bee population in your garden
The bee population in the UK is declining quickly, and some species of the insect are even on the endangered list. We turn to seasoned professionals to find out the best ways to look after the bees in our gardens. According to the environmental campaign group, Friends...
The best thing since sliced bread! The top 15 sandwiches in the world right now
Whether you’re at a pub-side shack in London or a swanky, white tableclothed restaurant in Hong Kong, there are brilliant places all over the world to get your gnashers around some properly lip-smacking sandwiches. Some are full of bougie ingredients, others are cheap...
Fishing for tranquility: 10 of the best wild fishing spots in the UK
From spinning off the coast of East Sussex to camping a rod’s length from a Scottish loch, the author of a new guide to wild angling chooses beautiful spots to fish affordably. Free fishing Winchester, Hampshire Grayling are prolific along the stretch of the River...
How the longer brighter days of spring can make us more productive
Take full advantage of the new season. The arrival of blue skies and bursts of sunshine this week has been a refreshing sight, signalling that spring is just around the corner. As the days gradually lengthen and brighten with the approach of the clock change (set for...