What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? How is it diagnosed and how is it...
Interview with Dr Stephen Holmes conducted by Ceri Wheeldon Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a little known disease, yet is the 4th biggest respiratory killer in the UK. Around 32,000 people live with...
View ArticleHow to avoid gaining weight when working from home
You may have heard jokes about the quarantine fifteen. For many adults, spending more time at home is making them gain weight. Almost 50% of women and 25% of men said they’ve put on pounds due to...
View ArticleWhy women over 50 are great in customer services roles
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I have long been highlighting the value ‘older’ employees can bring to customer services roles. This was absolutely the case in a call I had with the call centre of a well...
View ArticleAutumn Style Picks to look Fabulous over 50: 6 Dresses with Sleeves
Article by Ceri Wheeldon 2020 has been a strange and challenging year for most of us. I know in chatting to my own friends we have never felt less motivated to go and buy new clothes as both our work...
View ArticleJob search over 50: What do you do when you are rejected for a role on the...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon This is a common issue 50plus jobseekers encounter. How do you respond to this? What are the reasons for the potential employer’s concerns? They may assume that you will be...
View ArticleSix Tips to Strengthen Your Relationships over 50
Relationships are valuable, but they aren’t always easy. It’s important to learn how to build strong and healthy relationships. There are a lot of different ways to strengthen a relationship....
View ArticleStyle over 50: Best knitwear picks for autumn
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Its knitwear season again! With many more of us working from home, we are likely to be wearing more knitwear than usual. So how can we still be stylish over 50 when wearing...
View Article3 Reasons to Try CBD Beauty Products
One of the benefits of being alive in the current era is the ever-growing number of beauty products available in the market. Helping men and women look beautiful as they age is literally a science...
View ArticleDiversity in the Workplace. Are Employers merely paying Lip Service when it...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I have attended many sessions at conferences on the topic of Diversity in the Workplace. With the retirement age increasing ( here in the UK the official pension age is now...
View ArticleWhy I am getting tired of justifying why I don’t have grey hair!
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Why I am getting tired of justifying why I don’t have grey hair! When I set up Fab after Fifty over 11 years ago, is was to provide resources for women to live their best...
View ArticleDoes your ‘get up and go’ disappear once you reach the age of 54?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon That seems to be suggested in new research highlighted in an article in the mailonline. Apparently although we may have passion we lose our ‘get up and go’ at 54 ‘when it...
View ArticleMaximise your Chance of Success in your Job Search over 50 post Lockdown
Article by Ceri Wheeldon For many the announcement of a second lockdown and the extension of the furlough scheme may offer a temporary lifeline for those who thought their jobs would be lost. However,...
View ArticleReview of The Queen’s Gambit – A fab series to binge watch during Lockdown
Review by Ceri Wheeldon I love going to the cinema and theatre and have really missed both this year. I have found it increasingly difficult to find interesting series/films to watch on TV and...
View ArticleThings to do in Lockdown: Trace your Family Tree.
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Who do you think you are? With the prospect of 4 weeks in lockdown and little opportunity to socialise unless the weather was good enough to meet a friend for a walk on...
View ArticleReview of BIOEFFECT 30 day treatment serum
Review by Ceri Wheeldon With beauty salons closed once again as we find ourselves in Lockdown part two, I thought it would be a good time to try some at home beauty treatments. Although I think I gave...
View ArticleDo we all need to bring out our inner Moira Rose during the pandemic?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon At the time of writing , here in the UK we are half way through our second lockdown. So many people I talk to are saying that the are finding it so much harder than the first,...
View ArticleJob search over 50: Are you applying for a job with an age friendly employer?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon How a job advertisement is written can tell us a lot about how age inclusive a prospective employer might be. These are difficult times and if you find yourself facing...
View ArticleMeditation: 10 Valuable Tips for Beginners
With so many additional stresses added to our lives as a result of the pandemic, taking time out for self care has never been more important. Meditation and mindfulness are popular ways to combat...
View Article13 Life Lessons From Classic Christmas Films and TV Specials
Christmas films movies and TV specials can teach us how to live better and enjoy more happiness year round. These are some of the most important life lessons from a few old favorites and some other...
View ArticleInterview with KeraHealth hair growth system founder Fay Afghahi
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon Thinning hair is a problem faced by many women in midlife and beyond. Fay Afghahi experienced the problem first hand, and founded product range to combat hair loss and...
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