What did we do before Netflix?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I was quite late coming to the Netflix party – but I am so glad I did! And it seems I not alone. I just happened to mention on my personal Facebook page that I was about to...
View ArticleFuller Working Lives Partnerships announced by DWP: Is the issue of jobs for...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I am pleased to see that at last the value of, and issues surrounding older workers, and women over 50 in particular is being recognised by the Department of Work and Pensions...
View ArticleFashion has No Age Limit: Older Models Protest at London Fashion Week
Article by Ceri Wheeldon As a woman in my 50s I get hugely frustrated by the number of brands who, when trying to win our business, insist on showing us clothes modelled by 17 year olds. Last year I...
View Article50plus style: Dressing for the office. A capsule wardrobe
Style Picks by Ceri Wheeldon As many of us are working well into our 50s and 60s, I thought I would like to share some of my favourite style picks for dressing for the office. This would be my ideal...
View ArticleBook Review : Younger by Dr Sara Gottfried – Turn back the clock 10 years
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Younger sets out a seven week programme ‘The Younger Protocol’ using science to empower us to change the way we age. According to the cover we can turn back the clock 10 years...
View ArticleThe 21st Century’s Best Game Shows
Article by Jason Welch For a lot of us in the “over 50” club, there are fond memories of television game shows. Programs like Jeopardy! and Wheel Of Fortune have been around for years and continue to...
View Article3 Alternate Ways to Invest Your Savings
Article by Ben Barlow While it was only to be expected that savings rates in the UK would fall as the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continued to rage, the extent of the decline has surprised even the...
View ArticleProduct Review: Ragdale Hall Spa Sleep Body Butter
Product Review by Patricia Product : Time to sleep overnight smoothing body butter Is there a specific problem this product is supposed to address? This is designed to soothe and moisturise skin and...
View ArticleBethany Askew on becoming a published author following her retirement, and...
Article by Bethany Askew Bethany Askew talks about achieving her ambition to become a published author following her retirement, and the story behind her latest novel, Poppy’s Seed. I am sixty-one....
View ArticleAre we now part of the Experience Economy – if not, should we be?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I wrote a piece some time ago about how I believe we are now working within the Relationship Economy, but should we also be thinking of it as the Experience Economy? It is...
View ArticleInspirational Female Athletes Over 50
Article by Alex Kagan Can you be over 50 and a professional athlete? YES! Some of the most inspirational female athletes are those that are aged 50 and over and still compete on a regular basis. To...
View ArticleIs Sitting the New Smoking?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon According to Dr Sara Gottfried , author of the book Younger, in which she details her 7 week programme to help us change the way in which we age, sitting increases our risk of...
View Article7 ways to have a healthier relationship with food
Is your Instagram feed swamped with images of delicious foods, ranging from brownies to smoothie bowls, signalling mixed messages to your tastebuds on what you fancy? Let alone what your conscience is...
View ArticleWhy I like to dance
Article by Nidhi Dalmia I love to dance and have since I was very young. Its no secret, I’m very happy to admit that most days you may find me having a quick dance whenever an opportunity arises, even...
View ArticleNEWA device update and details of the makeup I wore in the video – as requested
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I promised an update to my initial NEWA review – which I used 5 times a week for 6 weeks and then twice a week afterwards. I noticed a significant difference 6 weeks after...
View ArticleA video review of Studio 10 Makeup’s QVC offer
Review by Ceri Wheeldon I had a lot of questions following a recent video review of the NEWA skin tightening device about the makeup I used – especially as it stayed in place despite me smothering my...
View ArticleDating over 50: Answers to some FAQs
Dating over 50 can be daunting, here we answer just a few of the questions frequently asked What should I wear on a first date? You want to wear something that helps your confidence shine...
View ArticleNatalie Savvides’ ten changes that you can make today to make you feel happier
Article by Natalie Savvides The UN’s International Day of Happiness is on March 20th. Author Natalie Savvides is lending her support to this vital awareness day as part of her mission to help every...
View ArticleAntibiotics: How can we reduce our personal use?
By Gemma Hurditch for CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine). With international calls to cut down on the over-use of antibiotics, how can we reduce our personal dependence on them? Antibiotics are...
View ArticleAuthenticity in the Workplace – First topic on WomenUp Radio Programme
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Most people who have stumbled across this website will know me as the founder of Fab after Fifty. Those who know me personally will know that I had a long career as a...
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