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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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Ice, ice baby. Summer’s here and the time is right…for cool cocktails and novelty ice cubes

June 12, 2020 Martin@Moldyfun Tea & Cake, Midlife Health & Fitness

Summer’s here and the time is right. Lockdown could be coming to an end, the sun is still shining, and we’re all feeling a little happier. Although the time may not be right for dancing in the street just yet, it is the time for making and shaking some cool cocktails and ice cubes to match.

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Ask Marvin

I’m fat from too many Christmas mince pies and alcohol. Should I do a dry January to improve my health or is it a waste of time?

January 9, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I have eaten and drunk to excess over the Christmas period, and am now having trouble squeezing back into my suit. I need to lose a couple of pounds, and am surrounded by people talking about dry or “damp” Januaries. Should I join this sober party, or continue with my life of excess?

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Ask Marvin

I was caught on social media doing something silly. How do I stop it destroying my career?

December 5, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

On a night out recently I ended up making a fool of myself. Unfortunately a colleague was videoing me and is now threatening to share it across social media. What can I do?

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Ask Marvin

I’m completely exhausted at work following some nights out. Can I go off sick?

November 13, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I’ve had a really tough time recently. I was out drinking and now I’m exhausted. Wouldn’t it be better for the business if I took a couple of sick days to recover?

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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

  • Work video call 6 crucial tips before inviting people in on work video calls. What’s behind you?
  • Redundant midlife How disaster struck. A victim of middle age redundancy tells his sorry tale.
  • interview clothing Wearing inappropriate interview clothing could cost you the job. What should you wear?

Most Liked Posts

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  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • Alcohol impacts “I’m never going out again”, says man after post-lockdown bender. How alcohol impacts your body.
  • Decision making with a coin Decision making stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision
  • Low fat or middle-age spread Middle-age spread is not low fat margarine, but do people find it as tasty?
  • Keep the man happy in your head Frustrated with a boring middle age existence. You need to be more Don…

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

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?
    Aunt Marvin
  • 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?
    Aunt Marvin
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    Aunt Marvin

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