General Secretary of the ASCL, Geoff Barton said it is likely schools would reintroduce certain year groups in the first instance A headteacher’s union is calling for pupils in the middle of exam courses, and in the final year of primary school, to return to the classroom first as part of a phased reopening of … Read more
Niall Horan has donated a whopping 100,000 euro (£87,000) to an Irish charity which helps older people through the coronavirus pandemic. The One Direction star, 26, gifted the generous amount to the charity Alone, with the organisation stating that the donation enables them to continue to provide vital assistance to older people during this difficult time. The … Read more
The link between age and high death rates from coronavirus has been confirmed for the first time by researchers – and it could help predict the scale of future outbreaks. The University of Oxford study highlights the importance of age and demographics in explaining why some countries have higher rates of fatality than others. They … Read more
There’s been a 20% spike in older drivers giving up their licences since Prince Philip surrendered his own at the age of 97 after Sandringham crash Some 8,014 motorists over the age of 70 gave up their driving licences last year That’s up from 6,612 in 2018, DVLA records showed – an increase of 21% Retirement … Read more
Older adults who regularly do Sudoku or crosswords have sharper brains that are 10 YEARS younger, finds study University of Exeter and King’s College London carried out the research They analysed data from 19,000 participants who completed an online survey They were asked to report how frequently they engage in challenging puzzles And they undertook … Read more
An eczema sufferer who has taken steroids to help her skin condition for the last 40 years has told how she has been left looking 20 years older after kicking the habit. Ruth Holroyd, 46, from Buckinghamshire, has suffered with eczema for most of her life, and recalled times where at worst, she would tear … Read more
Coronavirus crisis could cause a loneliness epidemic in older adults: Study shows cutting off over-50s from transport, retail and leisure facilities increases feelings of isolation and depression Researchers surveyed 5,912 people aged 50+ from Finland, Poland and Spain They assessed their levels of loneliness and whether they had major depression People were asked about amenities and how walkable their neighbourhood … Read more
When Meital Dohan, 40, split up with Al Pacino, 79, in February this year, she was entertainingly — some might say recklessly — honest about the reasons why. ‘It’s hard to be with a man so old, even Al Pacino,’ she said breezily. Hollywood gasped. Candour is one thing; describing an Oscar-winning movie icon as … Read more
Men who have an older brother are more likely to be gay, new study suggests Researchers looked at almost 5,400 men across ten scientific studies for study Found those with an older brother were 38 per cent more likely to be gay The findings were from scientists led by the University of Toronto in Canada … Read more
Older workers face delayed retirement: Pensions chief issues stark warning after stock market rout By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 00:19 GMT, 18 March 2020 | Updated: 01:06 GMT, 18 March 2020 Hardworking Britons who had too much of their pension invested in shares may have to postpone their retirement, the boss of … Read more