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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Author: Martin
It’s a dog’s life. Why buying a puppy might not be the answer to midlife stress
Buying a puppy is supposed to be a pleasure, but it turns out it’s more stressful than you think….
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Man trying to recreate Gascgoine’s “dentist’s chair” celebration ends up having root canal surgery
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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“I’m never going out again”, says man after post-lockdown bender. How alcohol impacts your body.
Alcohol impacts your body in many ways, as people have been finding out as they nurse post lockdown hangovers.
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It’s party time! Why post-lockdown anxiety can be exhausting for the middle-aged
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 stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision
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 Biscuits. Are they as posh as they sound?
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 describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently
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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12 months after – a total hip replacement recovery story. Was 2020 the strangest year ever?
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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