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, we try hard to provide the best information we can, but we cannot guarantee we won’t … [Read more…]
Hi friends, it’s time for the first Share Our Lives for 2026, and today we’re sharing all about ways to stay warm in winter. So, here in Australia, it’s full-on summer, like really full-on. On Saturday, it hit 43ºC, that’s 109ºF for my friends in the Northern Hemisphere. Thank God for our air conditioner, which … [Read more…]
Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions. She is a former Deputy Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s Your Money section, wrote the Sunday Mirror’s Money section for over a decade, and has … [Read more…]
Premium health assessments, like those offered by Echelon Health, use a combination of advanced diagnostic technology, highly experienced specialists, and a patient-first approach to offer unparalleled precision and care. Echelon Health, based in Harley Street, London, was founded with the mission to save lives through early detection. With over 30 years of clinical expertise, they … [Read more…]
Hi friends, and welcome to Friday Favourites. Today I thought we could chat about one of my favourite things to do during my summer break. That is, tackling little DIY home projects. Think redecorating, painting, reorganising and a bit of declutter. I know, I know. Some of my friends and my husband think I am … [Read more…]
Francesca Williams is a senior lifestyle writer at Rest Less. She joined Rest Less in early 2021 after achieving a first-class degree in History at the University of Sheffield and qualifying as an NCTJ Gold Standard Journalist. Francesca is a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and writes across a range of lifestyle topics, specialising in … [Read more…]
This crispy rice tuna avocado bowl has become a favourite in our house. Think of it as a tossed salad, but hearty enough to be a full meal. I chop all the salad ingredients, add the crispy rice on top, drizzle a light creamy dressing, and toss everything together. It’s simple, protein-rich, and full of … [Read more…]
Harriet Meyer is an award-winning freelance financial journalist with more than 20 years’ experience writing about personal finance for broadsheet newspapers, consumer websites and magazines. Previously, she worked as editor of The Observer’s ‘Cash’ section, and was part of The Daily Telegraph’s Money team. She’s also worked as a BBC producer on radio money shows … [Read more…]
Hello, lovely friends! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I’m so glad to be back linking up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Can you believe how fast the festivities flew by? To kick off 2026, I thought I’d do a quick December … [Read more…]
Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions. She is a former Deputy Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s Your Money section, wrote the Sunday Mirror’s Money section for over a decade, and has … [Read more…]