Category Archives: SMILES

“Walk for Life” 2

Posted on April 24, 2011 by john graham

Although they have not yet won the London marathon,  it seems like the Americans are catching up with us. Back in November last year, I wrote about some research from Bangor University extoling the virtues of 30 minute sessions of … Continue reading →

Posted in SMILES | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

“Reflection on Blogging”

Posted on April 14, 2011 by john graham

Q1  Why am I blogging? I have something to say about all things “elderly” Writing can be therapeutic   Fun when it flows easily – a topic that fires my imagination Frustrating when on an important issue – the simple … Continue reading →

Posted in ABOUT GRUMBLESMILES, SMILES | 4 Comments

“Silence is Golden” 2

Posted on March 25, 2011 by john graham

In April last year I wrote a blog about the invasion of noise in our lives entitled “Silence is golden”.   It was an early morning grumble, but perhaps not surprising given I was in central London at the time. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in GRUMBLES, SMILES | 7 Comments

“Breakfast Exercise” 4

Posted on March 15, 2011 by john graham

Teased out into the garden today, the allure of the first signs of spring, and the need to throw off my winter cold.  Started my Tai Chi routine but the deep breathing still inhibited by my blocked nose.  The antibiotics … Continue reading →

Posted in SMILES | Tagged | 2 Comments

“When I’m 64”

Posted on February 16, 2011 by john graham

Written by Paul McCartney in 1966 when he was only 16 – just how prophetic were these lyrics? “When I get older losing my hair many years from now,” Sad to say my hair was falling out in my 30’s … Continue reading →

Posted in SMILES | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in HEALTH, SMILES | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Dementia, SMILES | Tagged , | 5 Comments

“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 →

Posted in HEALTH, SMILES | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Always look on the Bright Side of Life

Posted on January 1, 2011 by john graham

Positive mental attitude is a quality in people, employers always look for when recruiting new staff.  They frequently quote the phrase “attitude is one thing, it’s difficult to train for”. Judging by some research recently carried out in America – … Continue reading →

Posted in SMILES | Tagged | 5 Comments

“No Gumption 2”

Posted on November 27, 2010 by john graham

On the 11 June 2010 I wrote a post about the problem of chewing gum on the pavements of Westminster City Council. Looks like this problem is going to increase.  Kraft have opened a new gum research centre in Switzerland … Continue reading →

Posted in SMILES | 2 Comments