What happens when you reach middle-age? Work frustrations, redundancy, bodily decline and even a hip replacement maybe? Don't worry, we can help. A bit.
Buying a puppy is supposed to be a pleasure, but it turns out it’s more stressful than you think….
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As England’s relentless progress to football greatness stuttered and fell, one man who wanted to recreate Paul Gascoignes famous “dentist’s chair” England goal celebration ended
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Alcohol impacts your body in many ways, as people have been finding out as they nurse post lockdown hangovers.
Read more A middle aged friend of mine claimed to be “exhausted” this week from post-lockdown anxiety. This came after spending two consecutive nights socialising, and being
Read more It’s better to be brief if you want to keep people’s interest, and especially so if you’re being interviewed. So sometimes short and sweet is better
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During lockdown my body shape has changed. Even my birthday suit no longer fits me like it did, and sags in all the wrong places. Now I’m being asked to go back out into the world and return to the office. What can I do to squeeze some extra years of life from my suit collection and save myself the embarrassment?
Read more An astrologer predicted the death of Prince Philip in her horoscope so now wants to be taken more seriously.
Read more It’s not co-workers who reduce your productivity. It’s you phone and email who are the real “distraction Daves”. Phones impact concentration… read how.
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Home schooling humiliation ends for parents as kids go back to the classroom with their offspring now realising their parents actually know very little compared to their children
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If you are struggling with decision making, the answer may be a lot simpler than you think And making a decision will make you happier than not making one at all.
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I have been offered a promotion at work, but it will mean spending more hours tied to the desk and less time focusing on my friends. How do I make the decision to take the promotion or not?
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Bourbon Biscuits sound posh, look posh and are extremely popular. So where did they come from and are they really the best biscuit ever?
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Experts warn of flag shortage if panic buying continues. The demand for flags has grown since Ministers have them in the background on Zoom calls during lockdown.
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False memories mean that sometimes what you think happened never actually did. Why is that, and what can you do to leverage this brain quirk to make you happier
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Remember Marvin the Paranoid Android from Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide? Marvin’s sayings reflect what many of us feel in middle age. Read how, and what you can do not be a Marvin.
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Evel Knievel is proof that a hip replacement isn’t necessarily the worst thing that can happen to you, and you can break a lot of other bones before it restricts you too much
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12 months in my total hip replacement recovery story. In the end 2020 was much more than that, with Covid, lockdowns and a new job being thrown into the mix.
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Is the Kinder Egg something more than a chocolate egg? Could it also be a metaphor for life. Have a think before you eat yours.
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Stressed with lockdown and tearing your middle aged hair out? Read how you could help yourself turn to a happier, calmer you and keep that full head of hair
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Being in lockdown means I’m not likely to see many of my friends over the Christmas period. I usually buy them a small gift and get the a card. Do you think it’s OK just to send a generic Christmas message on social media this year? It would save me both time and money, and I won’t be there to see the disappointment on people’s faces.
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Is Zwift for middle aged men a good idea, especially those with an artificial hip? Find out how one midlife man got on.
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The Elf on the Shelf has been accused of doing many naughty things, but this year he may be doing more than you think. And
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Are we heading for Covid Christmas present disaster, or can Santa Claus cope with the new normal and changing regulations? The Big Man expressed his
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British and American chocolate are different. They have their similarities, but if you wanted to melt one to make chocolate fudge, or dip a bit
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