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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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am i boring you

Am I boring you? Why short and sweet is better, at work at least

May 4, 2021 marvinmidlife Main sections, Redundancy, Interviews, Work

It’s better to be brief if you want to keep people’s interest, and especially so if you’re being interviewed. So sometimes short and sweet is better

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Work distractions

I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.

March 29, 2021 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

It’s not co-workers who reduce your productivity. It’s you phone and email who are the real “distraction Daves”. Phones impact concentration… read how.

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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?
  • Resigning from work Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…
  • Work distractions I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.

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...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • Blueberry muffin Great news! Blueberry Muffin Day is getting closer.
  • 18 months after my hip replacement 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits need to be broken
  • zwift for middle aged men Zwift for middle aged men in garages. Could it get more exciting?
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in leaps and bounds. Sadly not. (Part 5)

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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