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The Dos and Don’ts of Creating the Right Sleep Environment
Our sleeping patterns vary largely throughout the many phases in our lives. From a young age and right up to teenagers, we can’t get enough. Then we move towards adulthood and we have work or...
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Interview with author Sue Barnard on the inspiration behind her book Never on...
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon Our latest author to have her first book published in her late 50s is Sue Barnard. Sue shares her inspiration behind her books, and tips for others who want to pursue their...
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Do you need a Midlife MOT?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Every year here in the UK we dutifully take our cars to be tested for road worthiness and ensure that they are safe to be on the road and enable us to reach the end of our...
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Focusing on Prevention in Home Care
The NHS has strongly expressed that health services should focus on prevention, and act proactively rather than reactively. The Five Year Forward View stressed the importance of health and social...
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Dressing in Red for Valentine’s Day
Article by Ceri Wheeldon With Valentines’s Day looming, and red being the colour of love and romance, I just had to search for the best of the red dresses available at the moment which I think suit...
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Coping with behavioural changes of dementia
Being verbally or physically attacked by an older adult with dementia comes as a shock. Even more so when the person you love or care for has shown no past history of violence. Yet aggression is a...
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How to Prepare for Life After Retirement
When thinking about retirement, it can be difficult to know exactly what you might be doing and what your life will look like once you have left your job and gained an unparalleled level of freedom....
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How to Update Your Wardrobe
Now that the new year is already in full swing, many of you are probably thinking about how to update your wardrobes. The idea can seem daunting at first, but I’m here to remind you that revamping...
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Empty Nests: Dealing with Loneliness and Boredom
Very often, women who’ve devoted the greater part of their lives to their families suddenly find themselves quite alone and bored once their children move on to uni and their own lives. This is...
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Foods you should and shouldn’t be eating with Type 2 Diabetes
A healthy diet can help you manage Type-2 Diabetes and even in some cases reverse the condition, but what are the worst offenders? Our experts share what foods you should and shouldn’t be eating to...
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What to wear when you start dating over 50
Article by Ceri Wheeldon When it comes to dressing for your dating journey it is best to be prepared! The last thing you want when you have a date in the diary is to panic about what to wear. Better to...
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Revolutionary pillow design is helping thousands of people sleep better…
When Alexander Miles was looking to help his daughter Georgia recover from a horrendous accident it was impossible to find a pillow that supported her head and neck to keep her comfortable all through...
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Interview with author Maggie Christensen on the inspiration behind her book...
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon As part of our series of interviews with authors who write for women in midlife and beyond, whose books feature central characters that women over can relate to, Maggie...
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Review of Strivectin Advanced Retinol Intensive Night Moisturiser
Review by Ceri Wheeldon I am always looking for the best skincare to support and enhance mature skin. I may not post lots of reviews, but that is because I really like to use individual products long...
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Review of Cafe Rouge Set Seasonal Menu
Review by Ceri Wheeldon I often go to the Cafe Rouge in Windsor to meet friends for lunch – or have a pre-theatre bite to eat. The decor reminds me of a traditional French bistro- complete with...
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Do the 2018 Oscars show that Hollywood has grown up?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon How fabulous to see fabulous women over 50 being acknowledged at the Oscars. I loved Allison Janney’s interview on the red carpet, ahead of the awards ceremony where she...
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Review of The Italian Regional Cookbook by Valentina Harris – with sample...
Review by Ceri Wheeldon If you want to add just one cookbook on your kitchen shelf , let it be this one. It is absolutely gorgeous. The Italian Regional Cookbook by Valentina Harris has 325 recipes...
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Natural help for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
By Gabi Heyes for CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine). Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is also known as acid reflux. It is a common digestive issue that can damage the tissues in the...
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The Impact of Social Media and Self-Esteem
When you think about social media and self-esteem, you may be thinking about adolescents and young adults. However, women over 45 are just as affected (if not more affected) by how others perceive...
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3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Sun Damage
With summer fast approaching, most people are excited to shed their winter coats, put on a pair of shorts and head outside for some much-deserved sunlight. After the long period of winter, there’s...
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