Author Archives: john graham

“Monument or Headstone?”

Posted on July 22, 2014 by john graham

After several years of careful parliamentary steering, Lord Falconer has brought forward his bill on assisted dying to the debate stage in the House of Lords.  I have commented on the path this life ending project has taken —– like the … Continue reading →

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“Eat More Fruit & Veg 6”

Posted on July 20, 2014 by john graham

This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). Now carrots should be an easy win.    Who doesn’t like carrots?     Three tablespoons equals one healthy portion – … Continue reading →

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“Ill-timed Age UK”

Posted on July 17, 2014 by john graham

A report was released on 4th July 2014 by Age UK and the Royal College of Surgeons. It highlighted the fact that many people aged over 75 are being denied life saving surgery for breast and bowel cancer on the … Continue reading →

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“Age UK Conference”

Posted on July 15, 2014 by john graham

I went to the Age UK Later Life Conference at the start of July; walked into a lot of doctors which is by far the best way to remind you that you have reached the age to go to an … Continue reading →

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“Eat More Fruit & Veg 5”

Posted on July 13, 2014 by john graham

This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). Broccoli has become the trendy to eat healthy veg.    Two large spears count as one of your … Continue reading →

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“Dolly Mixture”

Posted on July 10, 2014 by john graham

It’s the end of June, all is well, the sun is shining and pensioners are headlining a Glastonbury pop festival. The Times gives over a full-page 3 to 68-year-old Dolly Parton. Nearly 100,000 people came to watch. This only a year after an … Continue reading →

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A lifestyle left behind

Posted on July 8, 2014 by john graham

Have spent two fantastic holidays in Arkansas (pronounced R-can-saw) fishing on Lake Ouachita (pronounced wash-it-ah).  Only problem is they don’t speak English and even though it’s in the middle of 21st century America, it’s rather like stepping back in time.  … Continue reading →

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“Eat More Fruit & Veg 4”

Posted on July 6, 2014 by john graham

This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). When it comes to healthy eating, bananas are a no brainer.  Full of potassium, therefore good for blood … Continue reading →

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“Eat More Fruit & Veg 3”

Posted on June 29, 2014 by john graham

This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). The next delicacy on my healthy eating menu must be tomatoes. Bright red, juicy, plentiful tomatoes, available in … Continue reading →

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“Eat More Fruit & Veg 2”

Posted on June 22, 2014 by john graham

This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). My second easy to eat tip towards “Seven a Day” is baked beans.    A can of them counts … Continue reading →

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