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Keep dancing… it turns out it’s good for the brain
Keep dancing… it turns out it’s good for the brain Picking up choreography can seem like a brain teaser. Interpreting which arm, which leg, which direction even, can lead to legs and arms everywhere except for the very position they should be in. This can be...
A third of workers over 50 are set to retire later
A third of workers over 50 are set to retire later A third of people aged over 50 who are employed in the private sector are now planning to retire later than they previously hoped, Aviva’s latest Working Lives report reveals. The 2016 report - which...
Thousands of elderly volunteers help ease health care crisis
Thousands of elderly volunteers help ease health care crisis Increased pressure on health and social care expected throughout 2017, has led thousands of older people in Scotland to step in and help ease the burden by gifting their time. The Scotsman...
Keep on working to stay healthy, over-50s told.
Keep on working to stay healthy, over-50s told. Those in the golden generation still face decades of work - they should enjoy the luxury of being useful while they can. Why not become a teacher? The Times reports that the chief medical officer has urged...
Great ways to make money when you’re over 60
Great ways to make money when you’re over 60 Over 60s are finding ways to make money like you wouldn’t believe! Loads are doing it too. For a start, according to Aldemore, an increasing number of new businesses are being started by the over 50s (and many of...
Over-50s are truly savvy savers
Over-50s are truly savvy savers Do savings habits improve with age? According to research from Saga Personal Finance, that could well be the case, with those aged 50+ able to squirrel away an impressive amount each month, and many do so to benefit their...
Why swimming may be the best exercise for older adults
Why swimming may be the best exercise for older adults Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls. But now, a new study suggests that the only type of exercise...
Sleep tips: Avoid afternoon coffee, over 50s advised.
Sleep tips: Avoid afternoon coffee, over 50s advised. People over 50 are being advised to avoid caffeine after lunchtime to get a good night's sleep. The BBC reports that a report for the charity Age UK says sleeping soundly gets harder as we age but...
Social activities such as book clubs just as important as fitness to help you live longer, says study.
Social activities such as book clubs just as important as fitness to help you live longer, says study. Study finds a retired person’s risk of death is dramatically lowered if they take part in such groups. The Independent reports that taking part in...
Drinking hot chocolate could prevent Alzheimer’s by boosting blood flow to the brain
Drinking hot chocolate could prevent Alzheimer’s by boosting blood flow to the brain Drinking just two cups of hot chocolate a day helps elderly people keep their brains healthy and their minds sharp by boosting the blood flow to their brains. ...
The great bungalow crisis: older people trapped in unsuitable homes
The great bungalow crisis: older people trapped in unsuitable homes Why aren’t developers building bungalows? AOL reports that half a million people over the age of 55 are desperate to downsize into a more suitable property, but are trapped in huge and...
Older people can HALVE risk of dementia by gardening, dancing or going for brisk walks
Older people can HALVE risk of dementia by gardening, dancing or going for brisk walks. A study of almost 900 patients found those who exercised most had more neurons in areas of the brain including the hippocampus, which controls memory. The Mirror...