Istria, first impressions. Today, the wife and I flew out to Croatia for a ten day vacation. We are staying in the small town of Medulin, which is just outside Pula on the Istrian peninsula. On our first morning, I had my early morning walk, as I often do. Getting up at six o’clock, which…… Continue reading Today, the wife and I flew out to Croatia for a ten day vacation
My diagnosis of pre diabetes was a shock
My diagnosis of pre diabetes was a shock. A diagnosis of any illness can be a shock for anyone but my diagnosis of prediabetes was not only a shock, it also came about in an unusual way. I had gone to the optician, basically, to get a pair of replacement spectacles. On looking at my…… Continue reading My diagnosis of pre diabetes was a shock
I Thought My Diet Was Healthy, Until
I Thought My Diet Was Healthy, Until … Diabetes I had always thought that my diet and lifestyle were very healthy. I am vegetarian, I exercise daily and only drink alcohol in moderation. True, I am overweight but not by much. So when my doctor told me that I was pre-diabetic and at risk of…… Continue reading I Thought My Diet Was Healthy, Until
The Bench, Arthur’s Story
Every day, straight after school, my mates and I would run to the pub. Not to get a drink, we were all underage and still in school uniform, but because that is where the nearest bus stop was. If we were lucky, we would catch the first bus, especially if it was running a little…… Continue reading The Bench, Arthur’s Story
5 Ways That Will Make You Better As You Get Older
Link to Original Document Getting older is almost inevitable but getting older does not mean you have to get worse or less capable. Here are five ways of getting better or staying fit and able as you age. It was my mother who first told me that ‘you could get killed crossing the road tomorrow’.…… Continue reading 5 Ways That Will Make You Better As You Get Older
How Technology can Improve Lives for Seniors
 Photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash As populations age, technology will play an increasingly important role in the care of seniors. From smart devices to assistive technology, there are a variety of tools available to help seniors stay connected, independent, and safe. In this article, I’ll explore the benefits of technology for seniors, common smart devices and…… Continue reading How Technology can Improve Lives for Seniors
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What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? A secret skill I wish I had, would be the ability to always make the correct decision or make the right choice. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has had to make decisions, heck we all have to do it in…… Continue reading Untitled
Living a Longer Life
Living a longer life As you age, it becomes more important to focus on your health and your well-being. You may have noticed, though, that there has recently been an emphasis upon another aspect of human aging; longevity. While we cannot stop the aging process, experts are increasingly claiming that there may be ways to…… Continue reading Living a Longer Life
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Roger Chapman – Unknown Soldier Live in Germany 1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvhTxsz80Mo
The Ten Commandments of Bertrand Russell
A guide for life or learning Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher of the early to mid 20th century. His work was mainly in logic, mathematics and social politics. Although influential for much of the 20th century, his work has been largely overlooked during this century. I was surprised, therefore, to come across an online…… Continue reading The Ten Commandments of Bertrand Russell
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