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Why gardening is the best fitness for elderly women
Why gardening is the best fitness for elderly women Just two sessions a week drives weight loss, improves stamina, and reduces depression. The Daily Mail reports that gardening is the best form of exercise for elderly women, a new study claims. Most...
Will Brexit affect Brits buying homes in the EU?
Will Brexit affect Brits buying homes in the EU? According to UN figures, around 1.2 million Brits currently live elsewhere in the EU, with many located in France, Spain and Ireland. Moneywise reports that it is unclear how the Brexit outcome of the EU...
How the over 50s are dancing the night away
How the over 50s are dancing the night away The over-50s are less embarrassed to dance than the young, according to research. From Zumba to Ballroom, we explore the dance opportunities for those whose teenage years are behind them. It’s Friday night and...
How to start your own Wine Club
How to start your own Wine Club If you're someone who enjoys tasting new wine, chatting with like other wine enthusiasts about new wines to try and educating yourself on new wines that have come on the market, then a wine club just might be right up your alley....
Drinking a glass of THIS juice a day reduces blood pressure in the elderly
Drinking a glass of THIS juice a day reduces blood pressure in the elderly A GLASS of beetroot juice a day boosts fitness and reduces blood pressure in the elderly, according to new research. The Express reports that a study found they were able to spend...
Nestlé improving nutrition for the elderly with food for pilots
Nestlé improving nutrition for the elderly with food for pilots Nestlé developed the food for the recent round-the-world trip taken on by Solar Impulse - the first ever solar-powered plane to make this trip. New Food Magazine reports Nestlé are now...
The Top 50 ‘bucket list’ for over 50s
The Top 50 ‘bucket list’ for over 50s Research of over 2,000 respondents, conducted by over-50s insurance and travel specialist Staysure, has revealed the top 50 ‘bucket list’ experiences that over-50s want to tick off and what the price tag might be to have no...
New study reveals change in holiday habits for over 50s
New study reveals change in holiday habits for over 50s Completely changed in the last 10 years, with 52 per cent of respondents over 50 admitting to changing their habits. Avanti reports that whilst people still book up over 50 travel insurance,...
Retired people can HIRE a travel buddy to join them on their world adventures
Retired people can HIRE a travel buddy to join them on their world adventures People who have retired and want to spend their twilight years travelling can now hire a travel companion. The Express reports that nowadays, retirement no longer means...
The future is bright for the silver travellers
The future is bright for the silver travellers With many over 50s feeling young, fit and healthy - it’s the perfect storm for a travel frenzy! Hills Balfour reports that Lucy Campbell, Hills Balfour’s Social Media Director attended the Silver Travel...
Are you a bookworm? How to start and run your own Book Club
Are you a bookworm? How to start and run your own Book Club A story is always better if you have someone to share it with. What could be better than sharing it with a group of friends who have read it, too? Starting your own book club can be fun and...
Older people think social media is superficial
Older people think social media is superficial Some elderly opt out of social media because they think its social conventions are cold and self-centered. Others enjoy seeing pictures of grandchildren and chatting with friends on Facebook. Science Nordic...