How my reaction to a coveted invitation surprised me Will you be taking the train again? A tale from WWI that might have a modern resonance Tomorrow I am taking a very big step, and I admit to being a little worried. A friend has invited me to join him at The Open golf competition in Sandwich, Kent for the day. This represents my first outing of any significance for over a year. And I am not sure whether to…
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How to repair your damaged DNA The best way to slow and reverse ageing Can alpha lipoic acid help your health problems? A few weeks ago, I wrote to you about the Scottish philosopher David Hume. Way back in the 18th century he rescued himself from a listless psychological burnout by doing daily exercise – and became a staunch advocate of it, too. So we’ve known for a long time that exercise is good for you. It lifts your mood,…
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This piece of research should shock you… but maybe it won’t Find out what £2 million will buy you in Westminster This weird Willy Wonka analogy might make you think differently In the current political climate nothing shocks me anymore, but I still worry about what is happening in the corridors of power. Especially when it comes to matters of health and our NHS. Please don’t think that I am jumping on the bandwagon about the recently shamed and departed…
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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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Find out why using sun block might not be a good idea Discover two common ingredients you have to avoid Enjoy the sun but not too much “It’s the sun I tell ye!” Bank Holiday Monday saw folk pointing towards a strange yellow ball in the sky and wondering what it could be. They began to shed their rain soaked garments and rediscovered feet that had long been hidden in wellington boots. Raising their pale and sallow faces towards the…
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How the good things in life can be even better Why science isn’t all bad Why this really can make a huge difference to health for all of us Today I have some fantastic news for those of you with a penchant for red wine. It turns out that a small glass a day is good for you as it can lower blood pressure for those at risk according to a study published in 20201. So that’s great! But I…
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