Uncategorized 0 31st January, 2020 Brexit 50p enters circulation from today Around three million coins are entering circulation, with another seven million planned for later this year. Around three million Brexit 50p coins will start showing up in people’s pockets and wallets when they enter banks, post offices and shops from today. Another seven million of the coins, minted to mark the UK’s departure from the… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 30th January, 2020 Scrabble at 82: The word game that never grows old Do you know your zyzzyva from your athodyd? We takes a look at the history of the most popular game ever to rely on a dictionary. The archetypal ‘family board game’, Scrabble already has a legacy to rival that of a small European nation. At least 150 million sets have been produced in more than… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 28th January, 2020 10 things you should know about the flu virus Health experts explain why now is the time to get vaccinated – and how to avoid catching flu. The flu season is just around the corner, and with cases of the virus already starting to appear, now is the best time to get yourself protected. Flu is a nasty and potentially dangerous infection, and its… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 24th January, 2020 How much exercise should you be doing over the age of 50? As you get older, there are new things to think about when it comes to exercising. Here’s what you need to know. As we age, increasingly, barriers can stand in the way of us being able to run, jump, skip or dance like we used to, but the benefits of staying active in older age… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Living & Lifestyle 0 24th January, 2020 Quiz: Do remember the currencies these European countries had before the Euro? The Eurozone celebrated it’s 21st birthday this January, but it still feels only yesterday that millions of Europeans queued up at banks around the continent to enter a new economic era. Twenty national currencies have now been killed off by the Euro, stretching from the Atlantic shores of Portugal to the Russian borders of the… VIEW ARTICLE >
Industry News 0 23rd January, 2020 Over-75s ‘may struggle with bills because of planned TV licence fee changes’ Age UK has urged the Government and the BBC to come to an agreement which keeps TV licenses free for over-75s. Hundreds of thousands of over-75s could struggle to pay utility bills because of planned changes to the TV licence fee system, according to Age UK. From June, only low-income over-75 viewers who receive pension… VIEW ARTICLE >
Industry News 0 22nd January, 2020 Ozzy Osbourne diagnosis: What is Parkinson’s disease? The three main symptoms of Parkinson’s are tremor (shaking), slowness of movement and rigidity (muscle stiffness). Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after spending the last year in “constant” pain. – What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition caused by the death of nerve cells in the brain… VIEW ARTICLE >
Industry News 0 21st January, 2020 Dame Barbara Windsor’s Alzheimer’s symptoms have ‘deepened’, husband says The former EastEnders and Carry On star was diagnosed in 2014. Dame Barbara Windsor’s husband has said her Alzheimer’s symptoms have “deepened” in the last year. Scott Mitchell, 56, said the ex-EastEnders and Carry On star, 82, often asks where he lives and does not know who he is. He told the Sunday Mirror that… VIEW ARTICLE >
Lifestyle 0 17th January, 2020 Pam Ayres: ‘Writing is a great way of offloading troublesome feelings’ With a new poetry collection out, Pam Ayres talks to Gabrielle Fagan about ageing, family life and the joy of gardening. Affectionately known as ‘the people’s poet’, Pam Ayres is famous for her comic verse delivered in her distinctive rural accent. Her acute observations, expressed in rhyme, highlight life’s mundane irritations and common experiences –… VIEW ARTICLE >
Lifestyle 0 17th January, 2020 Five sneaky ways to improve your partner’s health without them even realising Worried about your other half’s wellbeing? Try boosting their diet and exercise with these tips Do you constantly worry about how your partner’s lifestyle choices may be affecting their health? Your fears may be more common than you think. A new study has reveals it’s a fear one in three of us have, with two… VIEW ARTICLE >
Lifestyle 0 14th January, 2020 Six ways to treat menopause symptoms – without taking HRT If you don’t want to or can’t take HRT for some reason, there are other ways to help ease unwanted menopause side-effects. Lots of women experience symptoms due to menopause, many of which can be very unpleasant. Caused by fluctuating and lower levels of oestrogen as the ovaries stop producing eggs, these can include hot… VIEW ARTICLE >
Lifestyle 0 9th January, 2020 Here’s why drinking enough water might be even more important for older people Good hydration is crucial for health and happiness in later years. We all know – hopefully – that drinking water is important. The human body is more than 50% made up of the stuff, and from splitting headaches to dreadful hangovers, dehydration is a quick route to a miserable day. But a new study suggests… VIEW ARTICLE >