How are you? modern life responsible for ‘worrying’ health in middle aged Statistics show eight out of 10 of over 50 year olds are either overweight, drink too much, or don’t exercise enough. The analysis just published by Public Health England (PHE) clearly illustrates why modern life taking its toll on our health. Modern life is seriously harming the health of the over 50s an alarming 77% of men and 63% of women in middle age are overweight or obese....Read more

New research shows nearly half of workers would stay in their work- if offered improved flexibility by their employers in later life. An interesting fact that 47% per cent of (older) workers responding to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey (BSAS) indicated they would happily work longer before retiring providing their employer were to offer more flexible hours. This would mean older workers keep their skills up to date, continue to earn an income and free up some time to...Read more

Mini Turkey Burgers with Cranberry & Pecan Sauce Makes: 10 Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 20 min 1. Place all the ingredients for the burgers into a large bowl, mix together and press into 10 small patties. Place on a tray and refrigerate for at least half an hour. 2. Place the cranberries, maple syrup and orange juice and zest into a saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook until softened and syrupy, then add the pecans. 3. Cook...Read more

Ingredients 115g plain flour 20g ground almonds 30g caster sugar 80g unsalted butter, cold and diced ½-1tbsp cold water 100g California Prunes, finely chopped 15g chopped mixed peel 1tbsp orange juice 6 Amaretti biscuits, lightly crushed 6tsp lemon curd Instructions To make the pastry place the our, almonds and sugar in a food processor and blitz briefly to mix. Add the butter and blitz again until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. While the machine is running gradually add the water until...Read more

Research from SunLife’s 2016 Cost of Dying report cites the cost of funerals have more than doubled in price in little over a decade With continued speculation on inflationary pressure post Brexit and the continuing squeeze on wages, investment's and pensions funerals have now emerged as one of Britain's fastest rising costs. In-fact SunLife’s annual Cost of Dying research shows that the cost of dying is the fastest rising (of any fixed) cost in the UK – rising at a...Read more

What the over 50s get up to (while they wait for their partners retirement) • One in three retired over 50s wait more than five years for their partner to retire • Gardening, DIY and babysitting are top ways they spend their time Volunteering on a chicken farm, restoring old cars, and keeping a paddle steamer running are just some of the things that retired over 50s have got up to while they wait for their partner to give up...Read more

The largest investment to date has been announced by Cancer Research UK into its network of Centres across the UK. The sum of £190 million has been dedicated to 13 Cancer Research UK Centres over a period of the next five years. “This huge investment is only made possible through generous donations from the public and the tireless fundraising of our supporters.” - Sir Harpal Kumar In addition, Cancer Research UK and the Departments of Health* are investing £36 million...Read more

Pan-roasted loin of venison with redcurrant sauce Graeme Taylor creates a fantastic roast venison dish perfect for a dinner party treat or as alternative to the traditional Sunday roast. Paired with the classic flavours of rosemary and redcurrant, this venison loin recipe really is a celebration of Scottish flavours and produce. Serve with skirlie and clapshot for a perfect St. Andrew's Day feast. Ingredients 700g of loin of venison 2 tsp beef dripping, or vegetable oil sea salt 1 sprig...Read more

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Are you searching for a holiday cottage,have you heard about Snaptrip yet? The Boomers have teamed up with Snaptrip the marketplace for last minute UK cottage holidays. On their site they represent over 40,000 of the finest holiday properties in the country with amazing discounts, sometimes in excess of 50%, for late booking. Please click on the picture below for details. We are proud to say Snaptrip are an affiliate partner of The-Boomers, by clicking on the link you are...Read more