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‘Age is but a number’: How to embrace ageing and combat the fear of getting older
Be positive, maintain strong social connections and prioritise your physical and mental health. In a society that often idolises youth, ageing can trigger fears of losing relevance, beauty and vitality - and a recent Age UK survey of 2,121 UK adults aged 50-65...
The health benefits of blackberries
Blackberries are a delicious and nutritious fruit known for their deep purple hue and sweet-tart flavour. Silver Surfers reports that beyond their culinary versatility, blackberries are packed with essential nutrients and powerful antioxidants that offer a range of...
19 slices of foodie heaven! The best pizzas in the world
There’s Porteño-style, ultra-crispy and classic Neapolitan pizzas from all corners of the planet in this list - we hope you’re hungry. Everyone knows what great pizza means to them. It could have a paper-thin, crispy base or one so doughy it’s comparable to a pillow;...
How music can boost your mood and mind later in life
Music can uplift our mood, foster connection, and even enhance cognitive function. Silver Surfers reports that as we grow older, it’s easy to overlook the simple things that can bring us joy and keep our minds sharp. One of the most powerful tools for boosting mood...
‘Who needs the scorching Med?’ Tips for cooler European coastal holidays
From the deserted Danish Riviera to the unspoilt beaches of Poland, our readers share their favourite, more chilled European coastlines. White sand, dark past on the German Baltic Spend some time on Rügen, Germany’s largest island, on its Baltic coast. White sandy...
Healthy herbs: Tips on harvesting and saving your home-grown herbs
Air-drying and freezing can help you enjoy your garden herbs for months. If you’ve been snipping away at your home-grown basil to throw on tomato salads, enjoying mint in your cocktails and adding sprigs of rosemary to your roast potatoes, it’s time to think about...
Green goodness: 10 ways gardening can enhance your wellbeing
Gardening can help reduce stress, improve mood and provide a sense of accomplishment. If you’re searching for a natural way to lift your mood, boost your health and add purpose to your daily routine, the answer might be closer than you think - perhaps right outside...
Five-a-day: 5 superfoods to boost your health
Healthy ageing starts with the foods that we put on our plate every day. We all know that we should be eating our five-a-day, but did you know that drinking beetroot juice could be particularly beneficial for healthy ageing? Findings from a new study, published in the...
A journey through the United States of barbecue
From whole hogs to smoked fish and brisket, this all-American smoke-infused cooking style is as diverse as the US itself – and just as rich in history. In the US, "barbecue" is both noun and verb – a familiar siren, calling from a squat cinder block building with its...
Cornwall’s sleeping beauty: The tale of Heligan’s lost gardens
It’s 30 years since these magnificent gardens were opened to the public for the first time. Here is the remarkable story of how they were discovered. The story of the rediscovery of the Lost Gardens of Heligan just over 30 years ago has all the ingredients...
Wild at heart: Family nature holidays in the UK
Fun and educational outdoor activities in the wild that will coax kids off their screens this summer. Whale watching in the Hebrides There’s no escaping sea and sky on Tiree, as the Inner Hebridean island is only 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Shallow seas provide...
Happiness found in the garden
Gardeners are happier than non-gardeners and less likely to display signs associated with unhappiness or depression, a survey suggests. Silver Surfers reports that the poll of 1,500 UK adults for Gardeners’ World magazine found that gardeners score higher than the...