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Your mother always told you to sit up straight!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Back pain is likely to affect most at some point during their lives – perhaps as a result of injury, weight gain, pregnancy or just lifting a child.  Even sitting in an awkward position can be equally as bad as lifting and carrying in the wrong way.  Neck and shoulder pain is very common and [...]

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Baby Boomer Depression

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Why are the over 50s prone to depression and anxiety?   Obviously, and thankfully, this is not a universal situation for all those over 50 but for those who are caught in the web of depression in later age, it is a gravely debilitating condition. There is a lot of research around which is attempting to [...]

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DIY Wood Flooring Considerations

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Wood flooring has the ability to uplift and completely transform the look of any room it is fitted in. It is often the preferred choice for those who have the available time and skills to fit wood floor on their own. If you are considering fitting wood flooring and you have the time and skills [...]

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Major Health Problems for Over 50s

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

People approaching their retirement age and moving forward the 50’s may experience the symptoms of old age if they had not been physically active all along their golden period of lives. The ever-emerging signs of weakness, wrinkles and forgetfulness or dementia are few of the many symptoms which indicate that the concerned person should take [...]

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Your life just begins!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Most of us are used to a high tempo in daily life and try to master career challenges. In so doing, people do not realize when it is time to slow down. Although it may seem a long way to go, we will all need to withdraw from the battlefield at a certain time point: [...]

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Motoring on the Moors

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

The North York Moors is a beautiful wild part of England. Huge sweeping stretches of moorland scattered with ancient abbeys and castles along with cosy villages and traditional seaside resorts. To see it all in comfort do some car rental comparison to get the best deal and head to this beautiful national park. The moors [...]

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Coping positively with divorce

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

There’s no denying that divorce can be one of the most painful life experiences you’ll go through, whether you’re experiencing the sense of failure over a short-lived marriage, or the grief of losing your grip on a relationship that once felt like it should last a lifetime. But you can choose to deal with your [...]

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Age Related Hearing Loss Causes and Treatments

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Age related hearing loss is one of the main causes of hearing loss amongst the over 50s. Out of the UK’s estimated 9 million people who are hard of hearing, age related hearing loss is thought to impact the lives of over 6.5 million. Unfortunately sufferers are often unaware of the possibilities for treatments offered [...]

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How to Reduce the Cost of Car Insurance for Over 50s

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Car insurance costs have been rising dramatically in recent years, with the average motorist now paying £921 per year for a policy. Of course, this figure is only an average; with some groups paying significantly more than others. One of the groups which is commonly discriminated against is young drivers; with drivers under the age [...]

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Is it time to Down Size Your Home?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

During our lives our housing needs change several times. When we first leave home, most of us start out by renting a flat or house with friends or sharers. As we become more established in our working lives, we become more independent and many of us can afford and choose to live alone until we [...]

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