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Lost sense of smell. Can surgery save it? 1

Lost sense of smell. Can surgery save it?

February 1, 2022 Martin Main sections, Midlife Health & Fitness

I lost my sense of smell a couple of years ago. Or longer. In fact, I can’t quite remember when it actually went. That’s middle

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2 years after my hip replacement

Shocking 2 years after my hip replacement. Was it worth it worth the hassle?

January 24, 2022 Martin Main sections, Hip replacement stories

Amazingly it’s now 2 years after my hip replacement and as I munched the last of my mince pies I wondered whether it had all

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mental health at christmas

Mental Health at Christmas: Fantastic tips for coping this year

December 14, 2021 Martin Main sections, Midlife Health & Fitness

The Christmas and New Year might seriously affect mental health, the pressure and expectations can be grave, which is why coping strategies are as important as ever.

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Owning a puppy

First week of owning a puppy. An impressive mix of mess and stress…

August 16, 2021 Martin Main sections, Midlife Issues

Owning a puppy is not a quick win if you’re looking for a cure to midlife stress. The first week will test your patience, even if it is a Lagotto

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Lagotto puppy

It’s a dog’s life. Why buying a puppy might not be the answer to midlife stress

August 2, 2021 Martin Main sections, Midlife Issues

Buying a puppy is supposed to be a pleasure, but it turns out it’s more stressful than you think….

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Dentist's chair

Man trying to recreate Gascgoine’s “dentist’s chair” celebration ends up having root canal surgery

July 26, 2021 Martin Fake news, Midlife Health & Fitness

As England’s relentless progress to football greatness stuttered and fell, one man who wanted to recreate Paul Gascoignes famous “dentist’s chair” England goal celebration ended

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Alcohol impacts

“I’m never going out again”, says man after post-lockdown bender. How alcohol impacts your body.

June 2, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness, Main sections

Alcohol impacts your body in many ways, as people have been finding out as they nurse post lockdown hangovers.

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Post-lockdown anxiety is a thing

It’s party time! Why post-lockdown anxiety can be exhausting for the middle-aged

May 18, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness

A middle aged friend of mine claimed to be “exhausted” this week from post-lockdown anxiety. This came after spending two consecutive nights socialising, and being

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Decision making with a coin

Decision making stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision

March 15, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness, Midlife Issues

If you are struggling with decision making, the answer may be a lot simpler than you think And making a decision will make you happier than not making one at all.

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Bourbon biscuit cake

Bourbon Biscuits. Are they as posh as they sound?

March 1, 2021 Martin Tea & Cake

Bourbon Biscuits sound posh, look posh and are extremely popular. So where did they come from and are they really the best biscuit ever?

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Marvin the paranoid android

Marvin the Paranoid Android describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently

February 8, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness

Remember Marvin the Paranoid Android from Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide? Marvin’s sayings reflect what many of us feel in middle age. Read how, and what you can do not be a Marvin.

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hip replacement recovery scar

12 months after – a total hip replacement recovery story. Was 2020 the strangest year ever?

January 14, 2021 Martin Hip replacement stories, Midlife Health & Fitness

12 months in my total hip replacement recovery story. In the end 2020 was much more than that, with Covid, lockdowns and a new job being thrown into the mix.

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

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Health, Fitness and Hips

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Ask Marvin Answered…

  • Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
    December 4, 2021
  • My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
    April 27, 2021
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    March 8, 2021

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