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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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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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False memories are made by a creative brain

Remember that special holiday? Possibly not. What are false memories and how can you make the best of them?

February 15, 2021 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

False memories mean that sometimes what you think happened never actually did. Why is that, and what can you do to leverage this brain quirk to make you happier

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Kinder Egg metaphor for life

Kinder Egg Surprise! Why getting inside is personal

December 31, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

Is the Kinder Egg something more than a chocolate egg? Could it also be a metaphor for life. Have a think before you eat yours.

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Pulling my hair out in lockdown

I’m so stressed with lockdown and Covid-19, I’m literally tearing my hair out. What can I do?

December 26, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Stressed with lockdown and tearing your middle aged hair out? Read how you could help yourself turn to a happier, calmer you and keep that full head of hair

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Working from home is bad for you

Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you

November 22, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness, Redundancy, Interviews, Work

Working from home is dangerous. Don’t wait for it to become a killer before you do something to change your ways, especially during Coronavirus lockdown

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Social distancing shopping

I hate queuing. I don’t like following directions and I use cash. How will I cope with social distancing shopping?

June 24, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Social distancing shopping is my worst nightmare. Queuing, following a set route, being nice to people, it all makes my blood boil. What should I do? Go out or shop online?

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Make yourself happy, do it for Don

Agonising over how to be happy? Don’t do it for you. Do it for Don.

April 6, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

If you’ve been struggling with how to be happy, here’s something you can do to improve your mental health. Don’t try and make changes for you, do it for someone else. Do it for Don.

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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

  • Redundant midlife How disaster struck. A victim of middle age redundancy tells his sorry tale.
  • Starting a new job 6 key lessons for starting a new job in middle age. First week of an old man learning new tricks.
  • Work distractions I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.

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Health, Fitness and Hips

  • Marvin the paranoid android Marvin the Paranoid Android describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently
  • 6 months after hip replacement, Six months after hip replacement. Did it exceed all expectations?
  • Alcohol impacts “I’m never going out again”, says man after post-lockdown bender. How alcohol impacts your body.
  • 2 years after my hip replacement Shocking 2 years after my hip replacement. Was it worth it worth the hassle?

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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