Inter-generational wars have grown increasingly bitter of late… Stereotypes abound of lazy millennials and Gen Zs who are too scared to make a phone call, when they’re not busy being triggered by full stops. At the other end of the age spectrum, “OK, boomer” has become a widespread response to anything anyone over 70 says. Especially if it involves the alleged good old days. In the middle, Gen X is probably, I dunno, thinking ‘meh, whevs’ and listening to Absolute Radio 90s… But none of this beefing across the decades is particularly edifying or constructive – or even accurate in many cases. W ..read more

Is indulging in nostalgia actually good for us? Scrolling social media lately has been, for Gen X at least, a chance to swim in a glittering ocean of nostalgia. Normally, I’ve no time for the rose-tinted spectacles sported by the golden-agers of Facebook – the ones with a tendency to pen terrible poems about the glory days of the 1950s. (“We played on the bombsite and skinned our knees/and all the beds at home had fleas”). But when it’s my generation, which grew up in the ‘70s and ‘80s, nostalgia is a powerful and intoxicating drug. So why do we feel nostalgia? Back in time with One Day Ambik ..read more

Would you be able to spot your child versus a deepfake if they called you for help? Nobody who has been paying attention for the past 20 years is likely to reply to an email from a Nigerian prince offering untold riches. But even some of the smartest have fallen for the latest generation of highly advanced deepfake AI scams. Which is why you should consider a safeword. Sexy, right? Fake calls and texts Fake texts purporting to be from your offspring saying they’re in trouble or need money are old news. But AI has enabled scammers to send you a convincing voice note or even set up a video call ..read more

How can you overcome the distress that accidentally seeing animal cruelty causes you when scrolling through social media? Dustin Kieschnick and Katie Lawlor from the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics talk about how to cope with witnessing animal cruelty on social media, especially when you want to help. For a long time, animal welfare organisations and charities have used graphic images to shock people into action. Before social media, their TV commercials and advertisements in newspapers and magazines did not shy away from depicting and documented brutality against animals. Now, a scroll throug ..read more

Anyone who suffers knows how miserable hay fever is. But there are things you can do… Ah, hay fever season. That time of year when itchy eyes, a runny nose, and constant sniffles become your unwelcome companions. If you’re feeling the effects of pollen, here are some steps you can take to ease hay fever symptoms and get back to enjoying the outdoors. Soothing Techniques While not a cure, certain techniques can provide some relief from hay fever discomfort: Hay fever relief tablets: Using hay fever tablets or specific medication from The Independent Pharmacy can help you to relieve the symptoms ..read more

The menopausal journey is a natural phase, marking the end of women’s reproductive years – but it being natural doesn’t mean that it’s always nice. And while it’s often only associated with the common hot flashes and mood swings, menopause can also bring a plethora of physical changes with it, that may catch many of us off guard. Here are ten of the most common physical symptoms the menopause brings and how to navigate them with grace and knowledge. 1.   Lovely night sweats Ah, yes, we’re starting with the dreaded night sweats. The menopause often brings on sudden and intense episod ..read more

Are you approaching retirement and planning out your days? Now that you have time to dive into hobbies you’ve always wanted to invest in, this is a great opportunity to make the most of your garden. As well as giving you the chance to get some vitamin D, which is great for your immune system, doing a hobby you enjoy triggers dopamine, the hormone that helps you feel motivated. In fact, the NHS has prescribed gardening as part of tits Long Term Plan since 2019, showcasing that the professionals believe in its health benefits. How can you create the perfect garden for retirement? So, how can you ..read more

For many people who are approaching their retirement, the thought of getting a boat on which to spend long summer evenings with loved ones sounds like heaven. But how feasible would this actually be? This article will break down everything you need to know about getting a boat in retirement. What are the benefits? Retirement brings with it the opportunity to break away from the mundanity of normal life. And embark on that adventure you have always dreamed of. It’s also the perfect time to think about downsizing ¬– or selling up completely – and getting a boat for the slow-paced, tranquil life ..read more

Money can be a stressful topic for many. It’s the last thing you want to be worried about in retirement From investments and savings to pensions and daily expenses, it can be hard to know exactly how to keep on top of it all. In this article, we’ll be discussing how managing your money in retirement is done best. Budgeting Firstly, consider what your plans are for retirement. Perhaps you have activities you’d like to tick off your bucket list, you have plans to go travelling, or you’d like to spend time with your loved ones. By asking yourself these questions, you can get a gauge of how much m ..read more

It’s official! Our Pro-Ageing Stem Cell Regenerator Serum is a hit In October last year we were contacted by the Good Housekeeping Institute. They were testing a range of products for mature skin, and wanted to include our serum. One of their beauty editors had spotted it, thought it would be a good fit. We were obviously pretty excited about this, and although balking slightly at the (to us) quite large batch of free samples they wanted, we despatched them. We also completed the not-inconsiderable questionnaire about the product, responding to questions about the ingredients, sustainability ..read more