Tag Archives: research

“Seafood on the Menu” 2

Posted on January 8, 2012 by john graham

One of my very first blogs was about research designed to encourage people in hospital to eat more SEAWEED…….. which didn’t seem like too good an idea at the time.  (See blog in the archive dated 1 May 2010). Now nearly two … Continue reading →

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“Smile for the Camera”

Posted on October 30, 2011 by john graham

In preparing to write this blog, I started collecting research studies on ageing.  Worldwide there are 1,000’s of studies going on all the time – mainly medically related – a lot about the demographics of ageing – more and more … Continue reading →

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“Fruitful Research” 6

Posted on October 2, 2011 by john graham

Back in May I wrote about the virtues of carrot juice following some research from Baylor University in Texas – see “Fruitful Research” 4 dated 15th May 2011. Here is another thing to add to your daily diet, only this … Continue reading →

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“Pill – Kill or Cure”

Posted on July 17, 2011 by john graham

I first wrote about the excessive amount of pills we all have in our homes way back on the 7th September 2010. The “Pills for Everything” blog talked about the cure-all drug dependency culture we have developed thanks to the … Continue reading →

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“Nutty Professors!”

Posted on July 10, 2011 by john graham

At the end of June, a report was published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, entitled “Our Invisible Addicts”.  Judging by the ridicule it has received in the press, it must be a contender for “daftest research of the year”.  It’s … Continue reading →

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“Fruit Juice Hopes Squashed”

Posted on July 3, 2011 by john graham

Just when I thought I had found the secret to eternal life, my hopes have been shattered. My earlier posts on “Fruitful Research” (9, 23, 30 January; 15 May; 26 June 2011) seemed to suggest that a glass or two … Continue reading →

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“Fruitful Research” 5

Posted on June 26, 2011 by john graham

There seems to be a new wonder fruit found almost every week that helps extend your life.  The problem now is keeping up with all the claims and even knowing what some of the fruits are and how to find … Continue reading →

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“Fruitful Research” 4

Posted on May 15, 2011 by john graham

Baylor in Texas must be the carrot growing capital of America.  So here’s a message for my gun-toteing, cattle ranching, oil-prospecting cowboy friend John T. in Pampa, Texas.  When the oil runs out you can always turn to carrot farming, … 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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“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 →

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