General Seniors News

Mon 3 Apr 2017

Why you shouldn't go back into the water just yet

Why you shouldn't go back into the water just yet

YOU should probably delay returning to Sunshine Coast waters before authorities finish one very important task.

TRANSFORMED: 40kg overweight to 57yo body builder

TRANSFORMED: 40kg overweight to 57yo body builder

THREE years ago, Melissa Homan was overweight and facing frightening health problems. Now at 57 years old and 40kg lighter, she is strutting her stuff on stage.

This scientific breakthrough could reverse the aging process

This scientific breakthrough could reverse the aging process

Scientists have discovered a revolutionary molecule that could be crucial to the health and survival of Mars astronauts – and crucial to helping us look young.

'Unclear' funding concerns for those with a disability

'Unclear' funding concerns for those with a disability

The NDIS will roll out in Coffs Harbour in July this year, however concern over the "unclear” packages is mounting.

Care sector set to expand with NDIS adding 1000 new jobs

Care sector set to expand with NDIS adding 1000 new jobs

Find out how you can prepare yourself for the upcoming job boom.

'Aliens use my body' claims Sydney medium

'Aliens use my body' claims Sydney medium

KERRIE-Ann Thornton says her first alleged encounter with an extraterrestrial took place when a dark figure suddenly appeared from the back seat of her car.

Toowoomba residents eye off clothes fit for a king

Toowoomba residents eye off clothes fit for a king

FLAPPER dresses that would suit Miss Fisher to flower-powered numbers and Victorian dresses were up for grabs at the Seams Old and Friends Vintage Sale.

Exercise can take 10 years off your mind age

Exercise can take 10 years off your mind age

RESEARCH has shown that exercise helps to keep the mind sharp and could even take 10 years off your mind age.

Lifetime learning offers the joy of having purpose

Lifetime learning offers the joy of having purpose

THE University of the Third Age does not have exams or issue qualifications. It is a learning exchange between equals.

Events not to miss on the Sunshine Coast in April

Events not to miss on the Sunshine Coast in April

THERE is lots to do all across the Sunshine Coast throughout April. Here are just a few ideas...

ANTI-AGEING: Top tips to avoid winter skin blues

ANTI-AGEING: Top tips to avoid winter skin blues

AS YOU age, your skin changes as well as your skin's moisturising needs and at winter you need to take even more care of your skin.

Specialist Women's Imaging Centre streamlines detection

Specialist Women's Imaging Centre streamlines detection

SPECIALIST Women's Imaging Centre has introduced advanced GE Healthcare imaging technology that helps streamline breast cancer detection.

Sun 2 Apr 2017

Man wants to hug sister he never knew

Man wants to hug sister he never knew

TEARS well up in Laurence Dempsey's eyes as he says all he wants is to give his sister a hug.

Pensioners remain upbeat: 'Life goes on'

Pensioners remain upbeat: 'Life goes on'

PENSIONERS Victor and Kathleen Hunt have experienced four floods at their Tumbulgum home and have no doubt this was the worst.

'It's not how old we are, but how well we feel'

'It's not how old we are, but how well we feel'

EXTREME cold, 20km treks and 13-hour bus rides were not enough to stop the Yules from proving age is no barrier.

Mateship the key to 50 years of happy marriage

Mateship the key to 50 years of happy marriage

A Gympie couple celebrate 50 years of happy marriage

Good neighbours inspired our sense of community

Good neighbours inspired our sense of community

A good neighbour is someone who looks out for you whether you are young or old

Before I found God I had to beat drugs and alcohol

Before I found God I had to beat drugs and alcohol

Daniel began his university life by getting drunk and falling off a railway overpass, dislocating his hip and breaking an arm

ACTIVE AGEING: Keeping young on the road

ACTIVE AGEING: Keeping young on the road

BAD KNEES and aching backs don't keep this bunch of old cycling blokes from maintaining almost athletic fitness.

Book readers delight as more authors visit Sunshine Coast

Book readers delight as more authors visit Sunshine Coast

THE SUNSHINE Coast continues to welcome more than its share of renowned authors.

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