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Atchoo! 10 easy ways to ease your hay fever symptoms this Summer
It’s almost summer here in the UK, which means people will be starting to worry about the return of their hay fever symptoms. Also known as allergic rhinitis, this irritating condition is an allergic reaction to pollen that usually gets worse between late March and...
Colour me happy
Too many of us play safe when decorating our homes, but favourite colours can boost our wellbeing. Choice reports that colour can lift our spirits or calm us down. It's definitely not something we should be frightened of using out homes. Sadly, though, too many...
More people in the UK are living to 100 and beyond. What can we learn from them?
There are more than 14,000 people who are 100 or older in the UK, according to government data. 50 Plus reports that in fact, the Queen even had to expand her birthday card writing team a couple of years ago to cope with the surge of new centenarians! That’s a...
Raised beds: Give your garden a boost this Summer
Raised beds are also known as deep beds, and though organic gardeners didn’t invent them they know the true value of them. For large or small gardens, for vegetables, flowers or a mixture of both, 'raised' deep beds are ideal. You’ll be surprised what you can grow....
Silent bright sparks! How solitude enriches creative work
Festivals are great, but food festivals are better. What better way to banish the winter blues than by booking tickets to experience some of the best food in the country? There’s nothing wrong with planning a meal this far in advance… This is our pick of the coolest...
Silent bright sparks! How solitude enriches creative work
Collaboration is key to creativity, but exceptional creativity often happens in solitude. Many great artistic masterpieces were done in isolation. You can benefit from interacting and brainstorming with others, but awesome creative work can be achieved by...
On the busses: Carry on cruising by coach in Europe and beyond
Modern coach tours are light years from old-style outings on rattling 'charabancs'. Coach trip veteran Norman Wright hails a stress-free way to travel Europe and the world. The enjoyment of a coach tour is the same whether you're island-hoping on Scotland's...
Rules for modern romance for the over 50s – you can kiss on a first date
Debrett's guide to online dating for the over-50s: Etiquette bible reveals its romance do’s and don'ts for the digital age (and insists you CAN kiss on the first date) The Daily Mail reports that the online dating world can be difficult to navigate for...
The best years of your life: What makes for a happy retirement?
A new study has found that a successful and enjoyable life after work requires a focus both on good financial habits and a healthy lifestyle. Choice reports that the research, by Aegon, emphasises that achieving retirement aspirations requires more than saving,...
Silence is golden: Why peace and quiet is good for your health
In this noisy, fast-paced world it is increasingly difficult to find a silent place where we can be still and calm and recharge our batteries, but for our health's sake it is important that we do. Noise pollution is now considered so severe that the World...
Sweet dreams are made of this
The key to a good night's sleep is to keep our brains and bodies active during the day. Do you lie tossing and turning in bed at night, struggling to get some precious shut eye? Perhaps you're trying too hard to tempt the sandman. Or maybe you are indulging in...
Try raw honey to beat hay fever
Thousands of people swear by using raw honey as a natural remedy. Choice reports that thousands of people swear by using raw honey as a natural remedy for streaming eyes and runny noses saying that it has helped to ease their symptoms and transform their lives....