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Swimsuit Body Confidence: How to Embrace Yourself from the Inside Out

Jul 26, 2021

Intermittent Fasting: Is It Good For Women Over 50?

Jul 29, 2021

There are times in a woman's life when hormone changes, poor sleep, and slow metabolism can contribute to making her gain unwanted pounds. Menopause is probably…

The Perfect Suitcase: Packing Hacks For Midlife Travellers

Jul 19, 2021

As our skies slowly start to become more prevalent with vapour trails this means the chance of actually getting away this year may be coming…

Why You Really Need A Classic Watch In Your 50s

Jul 10, 2021

What’s the time? It's a question often asked to each other and the response nowadays is a quick look at your mobile phone, then the…

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Jul 24, 2021

Joanna Lawson

LifeStyle

Infidelity: 4 Reasons Women Over 50 Cheat

From a distance, they seemed happy enough, or at least content. Like Billie in the recent Netflix TV series "Sex/Life", they were doing the family thing. They had cute kids, mortgages, busy social lives, matching sets of dishes. On the surface, their husbands were reasonable, the marriages modern and equitable. If these women were angry…

Jul 22, 2021

CrunchyTales Team

WellBeing

Energy Boosters: Can Supplements and Vitamins Help?

As we reach our 50s and start moving beyond some of us will find that tiredness and fatigue levels are hitting us a little faster than they used to. A simple jog for a couple of km may be possible but the energy and recovery you might have may start to take longer than expected.…

Jul 17, 2021

CrunchyTales Team

LifeStyle

5 Classic Haircuts That Will Flatter Any Woman Over 50

By the time you reach your fifties, you might have already played with lengths, textures, and shapes. Now, it’s less about making an impression or following fashion trends. It’s more about being true to yourself and choosing a hairstyle that suits you. Ultimately, you’ll always look good with a cut and colour you’re comfortable with. Whether…

Jul 15, 2021

Valentina Harris

Escaping

Sussex, The Ultimate English Foodie Haven

A mix of beautiful coastline and rolling downs, fairy tale castles, picturesque villages and of course the South Downs National Park. There are many reasons for loving this lovely English county. Our Crunchy Expert, Food Consultant and Chef, Valentina Harris has also found amazing foodie gems and vineyards for us to try. It's easy to unwind amidst…

Jul 12, 2021

Vanessa Rhodes

LifeStyle

Want To Spruce Up Your Skills? Try One Of These Adult Learning Courses

Do you need qualifications to progress in your job? Maybe you’re looking for a change in your career? Or perhaps you just want to try something new. Whatever your reasons, returning to learning in midlife can spruce up your skills and will lead you on a pathway to new ventures and new choices. Returning to study…

The 7 Female Archetypes

What does it mean to be a woman? These days femininity is incredibly layered and complex. However, whether conscious or not, we can still relate to seven female archetypes, originally explored by Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung, to understand something more about ourselves. The mother, the maiden, the queen,…

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