Despite the young age of the internet, the age of its users is increasing. Ofcom (Office of Communications), a UK regulatory agency, reports, "Silver surfers account for nearly 30 percent of total time spent on the internet, yet the 50-and-up crowd, with particular needs and interests, are being overlooked for a younger market." Health is a large concern as this generation is discovering their nutritional needs have changed from what they were twenty years earlier. Few resources meet these needs. One new site, Feel Good for Life™, a website for over-50s with information about alternative medicine, vitamins and supplements specific to that group is trying to meet those needs. Boomer-specific information on vitamins, minerals, organic foods, and natural solutions is often underrepresented in online forums. Many health websites don't offer content specifically for silver surfers, and fewer still have complete information on natural health. Feelgoodforlife.com's senior editor explains, "This website was created specifically for boomers. We are giving them information about healthy living -- lifestyle choices, good nutrition, appropriate exercise and alternative medicine options. Our aim is to help our readers live up to the site's name -- to feel good for life." Subjects covered are women's health, men's health, nutrition, anti-aging, heart health, vitamins and natural solutions -- all with a focus on the mature user. Visit http://www.feelgoodforlife.com for more information
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