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Women over 50 ‘putting off cervical screening test’
Women over 50 'putting off cervical screening test' One in three women over 50 has delayed or not attended their cervical screening test, which should take place every five years, according to a survey from a cervical cancer charity. The BBC reports that the average...
Can turmeric prevent or treat cancer?
Can turmeric prevent or treat cancer? Research into treating cancer. A number of laboratory studies on cancer cells have shown that curcumin does have anticancer effects. It seems to be able to kill cancer cells and prevent more from growing. It has the best...
Aging: What’s art got to do with it?
Aging: What’s art got to do with it? Creative art pursuits provide older adults with multiple benefits, not the least of which is enhanced cognitive function. Geriatric Medicine reports that throughout history, artists have known that art provides...
80-year-old man hasn’t watered this sealed bottle garden since 1972 & still going strong
80-year-old man hasn’t watered this sealed bottle garden since 1972 & still going strong On Easter Sunday of 1960, David Latimer out of idle curiosity planted a seed in a glass bottle, but he had never imagined that it would thrive into a mass of greenery...
A surprising number of over 50s still dream of being a rock star ‘thanks to X Factor’
A surprising number of over 50s still dream of being a rock star 'thanks to X Factor' Researchers have found that the majority of Brits in their 50s and 60s have no intention of "growing old gracefully" Forget the bus pass, pipe and slippers - today’s...
Older workers are the future of the workforce, say UK’s leading businesses.
Older workers are the future of the workforce, say UK’s leading businesses. A report titled Age in the Workplace, conducted by Business in the Community’s, which works to create a fairer society and a more sustainable future, highlights the benefits older...
A bridge to brainpower… Playing bridge can keep your mind healthy
A bridge to brainpower… Playing bridge can keep your mind healthy A report from the BBC has shown some members of the Oxford Bridge Club playing their favourite game to show the benefits it has on the mind. Research has proven that undertaking some form...
Potty about pottery? Where to get hands-on with clay in the UK
Potty about pottery? Where to get hands-on with clay in the UK Pottery can be an expensive and tricky hobby, so having a go in a studio that has all the equipment and tutors to hand is a great way to get a feel for the medium. Pottery is an ancient art...
The rise of the craft beer revolution
The rise of the craft beer revolution It’s never been a better time for quality ale because something spectacular is going on down the pub! There’s a revolution going on. Away from football sponsorship and mainstream media, beer has been reinventing itself....
The Top 10 best travel destinations for the over 50s
The Top 10 best travel destinations for the over 50s The notion that wanderlust ceases once you turn 50 is alien to us. In fact, we think that's when trips are at their finest. When the whole world is your oyster, it can be pretty difficult to decide on...
Rise of the “olderpreneurs”. Over-50s are the new business start-up generation
Rise of the “olderpreneurs”. Over-50s are the new business start-up generation Faced with poor job prospects but with money to invest, many are going it alone. Age discrimination does not exist when you are your own boss. The growth in self-employment...
5 healthy weight loss tips for the over 50s
5 healthy weight loss tips for the over 50s Once you reach a certain age, we are often told, the spread begins and there is nothing that you can do to stop it from happening. Many people will simply accept this as part of life, but what if you are...