A random comment in a pub starts the whole stain debate again Do you fear the prowling doctor every time you have a check up? The truth about grapefruits and statins Sunday was Father’s Day. It rained! So, in an attempt to cheer me up my eldest son had booked a table at the pub so he could buy me a pint. Hurrah! My first visit to licensed premises for over a year. With some trepidation on my part we…
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Here’s how to upset a health professional – without even trying! The oat knowledge that every reader needs Discover the secret to a slow release, slow transit early repast It was the equivalent of telling a proud new mum that her baby looks like Boris Johnson, suggesting that your mum’s expensive hairdo is similar to Leo Sayer’s or even that your teenage son looks smart. For once I hadn’t committed a major social gaffe, but I did get a very…
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How this philosopher discovered the Good Life This 300-year-old secret of happiness will help you avoid post-COVID burn-out Why you need to indulge in these four activities every day In 1726 a young man named David Hume embarked on a mission. He was going to teach himself law. For hours and hours every day, he pored through books, memorised texts and pushed himself to learn as much as he could. But within a few years he was sick of it….
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The great British banger is under fire again – don’t believe what they say Here’s why they will remain on the Collins diet sheet And why it is time to challenge your food buying habits There is a worrying argument between the EU and the UK about sausages being provided into Northern Ireland. I understand that this is about trade rules, but underpinning these are the same old problems we’ve seen before. Once again the opportunity for challenges to the…
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The surprising food that kills bad breath A natural mouthwash that really works How to protect yourself during a dental drought My dog loves to eat. By ‘love’ I mean… If you were to leave a gigantic bag of food unattended, he would continue to eat that food until he exploded. A bit like me in my mid-20s! Until about 5 years ago, I used to fork out for dog chews that were designed to clean his teeth. The idea…
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Restless Leg Syndrome defined – find out what the research says Try these home tips to make nights more relaxing This is the best way to stop night time agony – Magnesium Lotion A few weeks ago I received an email from a reader asking about Restless Leg Syndrome. This is a topic I have covered before but it does seem to be an increasingly common problem for many people. So, I decided to look at it again and update…
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