How to remember names – a few tips to try A disaster tale! How to solve this embarrassing social problem How to make sure that you are ready to socially integrate once more! Lockdown has had another unforeseen consequence – I have forgotten everyone’s name! I see people walking past the house and then spend the day trying to remember who they are! It has made me worry about how I will be able to return to normal social function….
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How a dog made my lawn ring! Try these simple brain boosting exercises Stay vigilant this summer, but do enjoy the sun as well I’d lost my mobile phone. Couldn’t find it anywhere – despite looking through every drawer, on every shelf and under every table. ‘Am I going mad?’ I asked my wife, as she stepped out into the garden with the laundry. Where did you last have it?’ said Lara. ‘I have no idea,’ I growled, proceeding to…
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How talking apples created a lot of worry This is why your brain is crying out for good fat A really easy way to look after the little grey cells – click here OK, so I’ve had a few emails after my newsletter about apples talking to me… …please don’t be alarmed I am not losing it. In fact I don’t think I have ever had it! I am very touched by the genuine concerns about my mental health, a topic…
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Why this debilitating condition needs better understanding Discover the shocking number of sufferers… and the scary forecast How an ice cold dip could benefit those with dementia Whenever I visit my Dad and witness his daily struggle with dementia, I just HAVE to sit down and write a Good Life Letter. If his problems have a silver lining, it’s that they inspire me to investigate new, natural solutions to this terrible problem. Because it’s something we ALL want… We want…
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How Devon became a substitute for the Algarve Why old men can’t jump… easily! Could this simple vitamin protect your memory? The news last Thursday finally convinced me that I would not get my traditional break in Portugal this year. I was devastated, but with my daughter about to go to university and my wife and I trying to protect our ageing parents, we had no choice. So, we decided to have a few days away in Devon instead. The…
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Discover why the number of times you blink is important Could coffee be our saviour? Find out how much coffee should you be drinking per day As you’ve probably guessed, I’m a voracious reader. I read pretty much anything. If someone leaves a leaflet on a park bench. I’ll pick it up and take a look. If a gibbering man on the street is giving away books about Scientology, the End of the World or reincarnation, I take THREE copies….
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