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Drinking three cups of tea a day 'can lower your blood pressure'
It's good news for the two-thirds of Britons who have a cup of tea every day - enjoying a brew may significantly reduce your blood pressure. Scientists at The University of Western Australia and Unilever discovered that drinking three cups of tea a day lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure. ... More
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Should you put your sex life before beating cancer?
Peter Gordon felt perfectly well when he underwent a full health check after moving to a new GP practice. Despite having no symptoms, a simple blood test revealed he had raised levels of an enzyme linked to prostate cancer, and he was soon undergoing surgery to remove his prostate gland. ... More
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How can I cure my bloated painful tummy?
Q: I was recently diagnosed with a hernia. It now makes my stomach appear bloated and is most uncomfortable, even with a hernia belt. The hospital implied that it would require a big operation to remove it, and would pose a risk to my heart because of my age (I ... More
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Over the Teacups
My four-year-old grandson was at the supermarket with his mother when he exclaimed, “You’re buying something, Mummy, auntie is buying something – I want to buy something!” Mum replied, “You have to be big, have a wife, have a job, then you can buy things.” He replied, “I have a wife – Maia,” meaning his four-year-old friend. Mum said, “What about a job?” Master Four replied, “My job is having a wife!”
Robyn, Whangarei
Water you want?
I was in the car and asking Master Three what he wanted for Christmas. He said he was going to ask Santa for a water pistol. “And Nanny,” he added, “I’m going to ask for some water for our paddling pool.” Now that could be interesting!
Julie, by email
Bee gone
Master Three had his first bee sting recently. The incident broke his heart, but after many cuddles he came right. Later he said, “I never want to see another bee again. I don’t like bees any more, I only like flies.”
Gaileen, by email
Fraud with worry
My daughter warned me that “old people are being taken for a ride,” and that I shouldn’t engage in conversation with phone sales people. To this, Master Five piped up, “Nana can’t go on that ride, she’s old.”
Joseph’s Nana, Hamilton
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