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Jonathan Rauch, author of The Happiness Curve, was relieved to find an explanation for his gloom – academics say adulthood happiness is U-shaped. The Guardian reports that when Jonathan Rauch fell into the doldrums in his 40s, he had no idea why. Life was...Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas to launch ‘Love Island for the over-50s’
Shirley will help lots of lonely older people find love on a mountain retreat. The Mirror reports that Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed she will be hosting a ‘Love Island-style’ matchmaking show for the over-50s. Matchmaker...Living the dream: The best places for retired people to live
A dramatic age quake is shaking Britain as the country grows older – for the first time ever, the number of people over 65 exceeds those under 16. Here, we look at the profound financial, emotional and practical issues faced by a rising number of Britons, and we...Edinburgh Fringe: Some of the best ever jokes and one-liners
The 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival may be over for another year. But fear not, for those still looking for laughs, we’ve put together the ultimate list of Fringe jokes and one-liners from recent years. “Working at the JobCentre has to be a tense job –...Golfing giants – USA v Europe: The history of the Ryder Cup
With the golfing elite teeing off this month in the battle between USA and Europe, we take a look at the Ryder Cup’s fascinating history… The Ryder Cup, one of the last great sporting events founded on prestige rather than prize money, was first contested in...National treasure: 70 years of the NHS (National Health Service)
I grew up with the National Health Service as an ever-present yet little remarked backcloth to my life. Only later in life, when my children and grandchildren were born, and I was treated for a couple of life-threatening illnesses, did I realise how much we take the...Life on the open road
Caravanning has never been more popular and is set to enjoy a boom over the next decade. Choice reports that Britons spent £2.6bn on touring holidays last year, while sales of touring caravans increased by 7 percent and motorhome sales were up by 14 percent. In...Walking holidays: Over50s prefer trekking than beach breaks or cruise ships
The over-50 generation is lacing up its boots and taking walking holidays rather than lazing on a beach or the deck of a cruise ship. The Express reports that baby boomers put striding out along coasts and mountains ahead of a getaway to popular sunshine beach...Over 50s shunning major airports in favour of regionals, study finds.
Over 50s travellers are shunning major airports in favour of flying from regional hubs – and are willing to pay more for the convenience. TTG Media reports that a survey of more than 9,500 Saga members found nearly half of all respondents (49%) said they...Ourplace News
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