New dating app launches specifically for over 50s
If you’re currently single, then we have good news for you. The first ever dating app specifically designed for over 50s has arrived. 50 Plus reports that Lumen launched last month in the UK and is designed using insights from existing dating sites. With 100%...Spend, Spend, Spend!
Many customers who take out a Lifetime Mortgage spend the money released from their home on home improvements, holidays, new cars and to top up their income. 50 Connect reports that Norwich Union research reveals what customers spend their lifetime mortgage...Maximum energy, minimum effort. Try the Alexander Technique.
Musicians, sportspeople, pilots and actors are among those who have improved their performance through the Alexander Technique. Some people make it look easy… ‘It’ being anything from running to climbing stairs, stacking shelves, even sitting at a...All over 50s should get flu jab to protect from heart attacks, researchers say.
Everyone over the age of 50 should be offered flu jab after a study found it halves the risk of a heart attack, researchers have suggested. The Telegraph reports that the vaccine offers protection from heart attacks for people with narrowed arteries, according to a...Mexican tetra fish may offer heart repair clue
A fish that can repair its heart may hold clues for future treatments in people, according to a study. BBC News reports that scientists studying the Mexican tetra fish found three areas of the fish genome were involved in its ability to regenerate heart tissue. One...Look after your eyes: The six sins that could be harming your eyes
Your eyes are your most prized possession, so why are so many people not looking after them like they would their general health? Your eyes are your most prized possession, so why are so many people not looking after them like they. What many people don’t know...What is an Intraocular Lens and which one is best for me?
Selecting the Intraocular lens that suits your needs can be a daunting thought. This article will talk you through your options and help you feel prepared before your visit to the ophthalmologist. 50 Connect reports that it’s amazing to think that the first...Still Got it: sexual health of the over 50s
It’s a long-held myth that people of retirement age aren’t sexually active. Sex isn’t just for young people, despite what you would think from TV, magazines and sexual health campaigns. Terrence Higgins Trust reports that it’s high time we stopped avoiding the...Are you a hoarder? Declutter your home, and clear your mind.
Keen to downsize, but can’t face the massive clear-out this would entail? Meet an expert who believes decluttering can give you fresh energy. Is your attic, spare room or garage bursting at the seams and you’re running out of room to store things?...Ourplace News
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