Category Archives: HEALTH

“A Public Inconvenience”

Posted on May 25, 2011 by john graham

Bladder weakness is a cause of great inconvenience and embarrassment to many elderly people.  It often limits their ability to go out because of the difficulty of finding a public toilet when you need one.  The fact that Local Authorities … Continue reading →

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“Preach what you Practice”

Posted on May 17, 2011 by john graham

Somewhat ironically Esmee Russell recently published a blog on the Age UK website entitled “Food for Thought”.   It reflects the comments Age UK received when they attended the Royal College of Nursing Conference, in response to questions about why older patients … Continue reading →

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“Don’t let them eat cake”

Posted on May 8, 2011 by john graham

Recent research in America has re-affirmed that being overweight increases your risk of getting diabetes by 60%!  Perhaps more importantly a high fat diet can also lead to damaged brain cells, which play a major role in loss of memory. … Continue reading →

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“Memory Plays Tricks”

Posted on April 26, 2011 by john graham

I have always thought I have a very good memory for things that are important to me, particularly in business and especially with figures, I can recall things from months and even years ago.  But this will be a surprise … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Research “3”

Posted on January 30, 2011 by john graham

Whilst you’re drinking down your five glasses of beetroot/apple/grape juice a day to ward off dementia (see Fruitful Research “2” dated 23 January 2011) it might be an idea to add just 2 more glasses of orange juice!! Research at … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Research “2”

Posted on January 23, 2011 by john graham

Dementia is increasingly talked about as the disease of the 21st Century, particularly in the ageing nations of Europe, America and Japan.  It is a subject which is attracting more and more research, both medical – searching for a cure … Continue reading →

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“Fruitful Research”

Posted on January 9, 2011 by john graham

At last some welcome research from America which is very easy to agree with.  Scientists at the Department of Agriculture are suggesting that eating strawberries may help you protect your brain against ageing.  Apparently strawberries are high in polyphenols – … Continue reading →

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“Pilly Galore”

Posted on December 19, 2010 by john graham

A follow up to “Pills for Everything” dated 7th September 2010. This is the story of Pilly Galore and her GP, Astroglaxo.  Pilly is 85 now and each new year brings more ailments. She lives alone and rarely goes out, except … Continue reading →

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“Walk for life”

Posted on November 14, 2010 by john graham

This is the conclusion of a review done by Bangor University of recent research into where best to exercise.  The study points out that exercising outdoors is better at helping your mind to relax.  It helps cut anger, fatigue and … Continue reading →

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TODAY OF ALL DAYS !

Posted on November 11, 2010 by john graham

       I have complained a lot about over-sensational newspaper headlines which only succeed in worrying older people, but today I would have been pleased to see this as a front page headline   –    “Widespread neglect of elderly patients revealed”.   Instead it made … Continue reading →

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