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Older people identify the key to happiness in later years
A pioneering new study conducted by older people has provided valuable insight into what people want and need to make them happy as they age. Stir reports that as part of the project, involving the University of Stirling and Age Scotland, community researchers...
Trendsetters: 10 gardening trends set to blossom in 2018
‘Mindful gardening’ promises to continue to grow, as more and more Brits turn to tending their allotments, herbaceous borders and houseplants as a way of boosting mental health and wellbeing, while cacti and succulents look set to adorn all the coolest shelves and...
Productive pastimes: 16 cool new hobbies to take up in 2018
If you’ve ever found yourself wishing that you could just stop watching Netflix and do something productive with your time, this one’s for you. Mostly because a lot of these new hobbies could be done while watching your latest shows so you can multitask like a...
New Year, new you! How to practice a healthy safe and gentle January diet
Another January has arrived in the blink of an eye, which means it’s time to roll out the hackneyed saying: “New Year, New You”. Try these simple and easy-to-adopt tips for a healthier start to the year. This time of year wills many of us to cut out the booze,...
Fishing for new things to do? Why not try Fly fishing as a new hobby
For millions of people around the world, fishing is the ultimate way to relax. From the serenity of casting your rod by a river bank to the joy of hooking a silvery salmon or trout, fishing is a hobby that rewards and rejuvenates. One of the most popular types...
Soccer at a stroll…
Given up ‘the beautiful game’ in your twenties, thirties or forties? Think again! Choice reports that funnily enough, it was a TV ad to promote sitting in front of a computer that motivated thousands of 50-plus British men (and women) to get off the sofa and on to...
Over 50s travel group Saga restructures after Monarch Airlines collapse
Saga (SAGAG.L) has restructured its travel business, after the British tourism and insurance group for the over 50s said last month that its tour operations had been hit by the collapse of Monarch Airlines. Reuters reports that Saga said on Thursday that Robin...
Brexit no barrier to travel for over 50s
Article 50 has been invoked and the pound has lost value. However, three quarters of over 50s are planning a holiday this year as sense of adventure remains strong. Older is Wiser reports that the uncertainty of the pound doesn’t seem to have impacted Brits’...
Is it worth retiring when in debt?
More and more people are retiring still encumbered by debt. Choice reports that it's a natural ambition to want to retire without the burden of debt hanging over us. Ideally, when we swap a salary for what is almost always a lower income from a pension, we...
‘Ageless Job Search’ aiding over-50s back into employment
Employment support service Resource is responding to increased demand from the over-50s by launching “The Ageless Job Search”, designed to tackle age-related barriers in the workplace. The Jewish Chronicle reports that Chief Executive Victoria Sterman says the...
Protecting your pins: How to look after your legs
Are your legs getting enough TLC? As high-kicking Angela Rippon reminds us, they have to last a lifetime. If tired and aching limbs are ignored and left untreated, they can lead to more serious problems such as varicose veins and painfully sore leg ulcers....
What is ‘Aussie’ flu and should we be worried?
The NHS is preparing itself for a bad flu season. BBC News reports that one of the strains circulating this year - H3N2 - has been dubbed Aussie flu because it is the same strain that recently caused big problems for Australia. Australia's 2017 flu season was...