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The surprisingly healthy thing about Halloween

Health benefits of pumpkins

Hate Halloween? Love it? Either way, there’s something very healthy about this popular decoration  The ‘scary’ veg that can reduce inflammation, lower risk of heart disease and type-2 diabetes…  And naturally relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Ready for Halloween? “Of course not, Ray,” you shout. “I’m not a child, I am [INSERT YOUR AGE HERE]!” Or maybe you love it and your home is draped in fake cobwebs and dangling skeletons. I’ll admit, I’ve never been big on…
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Is this staple food really good for us?

Can bread be healthy

Find out what the Romans ever did for us Don’t miss out on the perfect bread recipe Learn the simple way to buy healthily “What have the Romans ever done for us?” Some of you should now be reciting…”Aqueducts, sanitation, the roads… and peace”, others may be completely mystified. Don’t worry it’s not some secret Masonic ritual, but part of the script from a Monty Python film. Avoiding the opportunity to ramble on further about the brilliance of the Monty…
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Why dancing is good for you

dancing keeps you healthy

I can’t believe my wife agreed to this  The fun musical exercise that’s better for you than you think  Why dancing makes your brain younger Hi My face went white with shock. “You can’t be serious?” I said, voice shaky. My wife nodded, “Yes, Ray.” I sat down and buried my face in my hands. HOW COULD THIS BE HAPPENING TO ME? Lara shook her head sadly, as if I was a naughty seven- year old boy refusing broccoli. “You’re…
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Do our children really deserve this? Clearly not!

allergies in the UK

How can it be that half of our children have developed allergies? The shocking discovery – food and allergy links Discover why our kids are heading for disaster At school I was aware of two kids who had asthma (one of whom also suffered from hay fever) and one lad who frightened us all by collapsing during a game of rugby, needing a boiled sweet to revive him. Turned out he had diabetes. Plus there was the surprising incident where…
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I hate to say I told you so, but…

Is red meat healthy

Rant warning! Don’t health journalists think any more?  Why this latest story about red meat and cancer is not really a story at all  The real villain here… I hate to say I told you so… And this email isn’t to crow about it or show off about my genius health insights. In fact, my insights were obvious – and this is why I’m so angry. Anyway, let me explain… On the 30th September you might have seen headlines in…
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Magnesium – A Real Powerhouse of Health

Magnesium for better health

Make the most of it… Ray apologises for a tardy response! Could this mineral be the answer for your health problem? Why up to 70% of us in the UK need to do something now “In a minute!” “I’ll be right on it just as soon as I can!” “I’ve put it at the top of my ‘to do’ list..!” Any of these statements ring true with you? We all have our preferred way to put something off. Often it’s…
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