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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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Seafood on the menu

Posted on May 1, 2010 by john graham

Hospital food has a bad reputation – often but not always justified.  Good food can be a great uplift to your spirits when you most need it, as well as the obvious nutritional benefits to recovering health. So the latest … Continue reading →

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Friends’ Key to Happiness

Posted on April 15, 2010 by john graham

A research study by psychologists at Greenwich University, found pensioners with strong social networks were 30% more satisfied with their lives.  Maintaining friendships through hobbies, clubs and shared interests were key contributing factors. Perhaps not a surprising result but a … Continue reading →

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