• Beat Food Cravings

    Ahh, food cravings... I know that feeling of being so desperate for a particular type of chocolate bar nothing else will do. The trouble is cravings are usually for fattening foods, and if you get into the habit of eating them all the time, you can end up gaining weight ... More

  • The dangers of processed meats

    I have to admit, I’m partial to bacon sandwiches. Thick slices of fresh bread, lots of brown sauce and, of course, crispy bacon – yum! However, I’m having to rethink how often I indulge in this treat after the publication of a study that shows eating processed meats like bacon ... More

  • Fertility after forty

    A recent conversation with a friend opened my eyes to the number of women over 40 who, after coming out of long-term relationships, are delighted when they meet a new man but less than thrilled about having to decide what contraception to use. Many wonder if they need to use ... More

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While out walking with our fouryear- old granddaughter, she became grizzly and irritated so my husband decided
to lift her onto his shoulders to carry her. Having only taken a few steps, she said to me, “Nana, Papa has got paint in his hair.” I looked up and realised she was talking about his new white strands coming through. Kids – you’ve got to love them.

Mori Wade, by email

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