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For his 50th birthday, one woman set her husband 50 mini-challenges -not sky-diving or running a marathon, but everyday adventures designed to get more out of life. The experiment isn’t over yet, but the results are already astonishing. My husband’s 50th...Over 50 and dream of running your own business? Age can be an asset for entrepreneurs
One of the most popular trends in 21st Century Britain is people starting businesses and becoming entrepreneurs, especially since the financial crisis in 2008. You might think that the typical image of an entrepreneur is someone cool and trendy; maybe they’re...Myth busted: Older workers are just as tech-savvy as younger ones, says new survey.
Tech employees over age 55 are actually less stressed using technology in the workplace, and better at using multiple devices than their younger peers. Tech Republic reports that we’ve seen them in movies for years: The bumbling, out-of-touch older person...Summer blues? How to stay healthy, happy and fit now that summer is well and truly over.
In case you hadn’t noticed, summer’s over. Yep – all that glorious sun, heat and joy has gone for good and we’re back to five months of winter. Faced with the prospect of leaving and returning home in the dark, it’s easy to give up on any healthy...Try something different: Hobbies and interests for over 50’s
Try something different: Hobbies and interests for over 50’s Everyone has an interest. Interests may be in sports, the arts, the home or anywhere else. Alone time hobbies are quite huge; people of today have lots of it and the need to try different things can...Golden trails: The best Autumn colour walks to lift your spirits
Golden trails: The best Autumn colour walks to lift your spirits At this time of year, there’s a palette of colours waiting to be discovered across breath-taking landscapes. Discover woodlands of golden leaves, glistening blue lakes, green flora and if...Over-50s group Saga sees growing demand for high-value holidays
Over-50s group Saga sees growing demand for high-value holidays The growing popularity of cruises and long-haul trips helped over-50s travel and insurance group Saga remain on track for another year of profit growth. Sky News reports that half-year...Nine out of ten over-50s love buying new smartphones
Nine out of ten over-50s love buying new smartphones 42 per cent have a phone that is less than two years old (98pc less than five years) and 62 per cent feel very confident when using they mobile phones. Mobile News reports that on the contrary to...Ourplace News
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