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Many of the articles and features on Mr and Mrs 50 Plus are collaborative projects and involve more than one person. This is what we call our editorial team.

Alzheimer’s Disease Is Heartbreaking

I don’t remember the year my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s – only the date August 5th. After a year of endless tests, scans, visits with mental health workers and psychiatrist, we were led into a room and given the…

An Overview of CBD, Its Proper Usage, and the Different Types of CBD Products You Can Try

CBD, which is short for cannabidiol, is a naturally-occurring compound from the cannabis plant. However, unlike the other component, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD is not capable of producing any psychoactive effect. This explains its quick-growing popularity alongside the number of health…

Win ‘Get Strong, Get Fit, Get Happy’

Would you like to win a copy of Get Strong, Get Fit, Get Happy: A Life Manual for 40+ ?  Well, MrandMrs50Plus have 2 up for grabs so read on …. Get Strong, Get Fit, Get Happy: A Life Manual…

A Stress-Free Start To Our Holiday With Holiday Extras

Maddie, her partner and 6 year old son used Holiday Extras for a hotel and parking, before their Christmas Break in Lapland.  Here’s what they thought …… Courtyard by Marriot London Gatwick Staying overnight at the Courtyard by Marriot London…

Dry January – The Healthy Way

Below, one of our contributing doctors gives us some tips on how to do ‘Dry January’ the healthy way! After a month of indulgence and flowing bubbles you may be thinking of making some important lifestyle changes for the new…

30 Things Every Woman Should Do Before 50

Here we go ……..  a bucket list of 30 things every woman should do before 50 …….. 2019 has been the year of the woman. Flinging the rule books aside, they’ve been pushing boundaries, setting records and leading the charge…

Loneliness and Older People – The Silver Line

Loneliness The film below,  called “The Anniversary” captures the distress of loneliness.  The Silver Line charity released the film to highlight the nation’s loneliness epidemic amongst older people. Film director, Phil Beastall, whose short film, ‘Love is a Gift’, went…

Six Of Europe’s Best Christmas Markets

So, If you’re wondering where to find the best Christmas markets in Europe then read on ….. Best Christmas Markets For a shot of festive spirit and gifts that you won’t find on the UK high street, why not discover…

How Volunteering Can Improve Your Well-Being – World Kindness Day

For World Kindness Day, inspirational Zen Master  Julian Daizan Skinner explains how volunteering can improve your own well-being as well as others’. World Kindness Day The benefits of volunteering are huge. Firstly, it helps others.  Whether you help out at…

Sailing Around The World With My Soul Mate

Below Simon Fowler tells us about sailing around the world with his wife after retirement … Sailing Around The World Carla and I are two lucky souls who currently live on a 40-foot catamaran, sailing the seas in our post-retirement…