After 20 years working in the office of an MOT station in London, 63-year-old Julie Davenport decided she needed a change. Julie and her partner, Mark, had recently moved from the capital to ...

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Exploring the world by cruise has never been so popular – and for good reason. Cruises can offer a fantastic blend of luxury and adventure, weaving together some of the world’s most compelling ...

When we set out to build Rest Less, we wanted to be a trusted place where you could find helpful information about a wide range of topics and issues affecting the over 50s. As a free to use resource, ...

Handbags have never simply been “something to put your stuff in”. Throughout history and across the world, they’ve been markers of status, statements of style, and/or expressions of culture. But ...

We all want to do what we can to look after our skin and hair. In fact, research shows that UK adults spend an average of £400 a year on hair and beauty products and treatments. But aside from ...

According to Diabetes UK, more than 5.8 million people in the UK have diabetes, with 8% of these living with type 1. Type 1 diabetes can be frustrating to live with and, if left unchecked, can ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop within or on the surface of the ovaries. They’re fairly common, with around 10% of women developing a cyst at some point during their lives. Ovarian ...

It’s never too late to start saving and, whatever your financial situation, there are plenty of ways to get your money working harder. Whether you’ve found yourself with more disposable income because ...

Many of us find change daunting or uncomfortable. In fact, evolutionary research shows that we’re hardwired to feel this way. However, while experiencing uncertainty around change is often manageable, ...

Mitchell Lakin is an editorial assistant at Rest Less. He joined the team in early 2025 after achieving a distinction in Publishing at the University of Derby. Outside work, Mitchell is either ...

From kaleidoscopic cityscapes to vivid natural wonders, our world is full of colourful destinations – and setting off on a cruise is a great way to experience them. You could be sailing beside serene ...