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Who Gets the Armrest on Planes?
Dear Agony Uncle, I travel quite a lot and I’ve been meaning to ask you: what’s the etiquette of who gets the armrest on a plane? Regardless of whether they are wider than my slender self as a result of too little or too much gym attendance, should I always have to cramp my arms […]
Lead, follow or get out of the way?
Some of our readers asked us last week about life strategies and philosophies and thus we are starting a series on coping strategies and relate them to famous people. Thomas Paine, an Englishman who was one of the founding members of the United States of America, made a bold statement once: Lead, follow or get […]
There is No Such Things as Completely Safe Food
The goal of government regulation in the area of food and agriculture, at least according to rhetoric, is to ensure that food is safe. Complete safety is the stated top priority. But is such a goal possible? Yes, but only by severely compromising nutrition. All of nature is mixture of things that are both beneficial and harmful to […]
The Secret
When we open the newspapers in the morning or switch on the evening news on the TV we are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of bad news. Most newspaper articles will focus on the negatives in the world, which will have the same effect on our psyche: stress, disappointment, fear, anxiety and discomfort. Taking in […]
Drugs for Different Conditions May Have Potential to Fight Alzheimer’s
UK researchers have suggested existing drugs for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes could have potential benefits for people with Alzheimer’s. The review paper is published on Wednesday 31 October 2012 in the journal Nature Reviews Drug Discovery. The researchers carried out a review of existing evidence for a range of different drugs […]
The Paradox of Hidden Simplicity
If you look around you, if you think about the world surrounding us simplicity is where everything starts and ultimately where the main goal for most is: this is described very well in John Maeda’s “The Laws of Simplicity” that I encourage you all to read. We have today devices that somehow make our life […]
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Lead, follow or get out of the way?
Some of our readers asked us last week about life strategies and philosophies and thus we are starting a series on coping strategies and relate them to famous people. Thomas Paine, an Englishman who was one of the founding members of the United States of America, made a bold statement once: Lead, follow or get […]
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The Secret
When we open the newspapers in the morning or switch on the evening news on the TV we are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of bad news. Most newspaper articles will focus on the negatives in the world, which will have the same effect on our psyche: stress, disappointment, fear, anxiety and discomfort. Taking in […]
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How to Avoid Blind Date Disasters
Adrian Fernand – Australia’s seriously stylish agony uncle and creator of idobelieveicamewithahat.com – answers your questions on life, the universe and everything. This week, Adrian has advice on how to avoid blind date disasters! Dear Agony Uncle, I have a friend who is perpetually trying to send me on blind dates. I know her intentions […]
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Opposites Attract
Struck by the way his dark mocha skin complimented her porcelain complexion, Her conservative image creatively disturbed by his sinuous dreadlocks and loose-fitting jeans, Struck by their contagious smiles, magnetised by their togetherness, I come to a halt, caught myself staring and wondered. Most of us can summon up a time when we have sighted […]
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Culture
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Who Gets the Armrest on Planes?
Dear Agony Uncle, I travel quite a lot and I’ve been meaning to ask you: what’s the etiquette of who gets the armrest on a plane? Regardless of whether they are wider than my slender self as a result of too little or too much gym attendance, should I always have to cramp my arms […]
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There is No Such Things as Completely Safe Food
The goal of government regulation in the area of food and agriculture, at least according to rhetoric, is to ensure that food is safe. Complete safety is the stated top priority. But is such a goal possible? Yes, but only by severely compromising nutrition. All of nature is mixture of things that are both beneficial and harmful to […]
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Money
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Suit Guide for Men
At first glance, men might think it’s relatively easy to pick out the perfect suit. However, as in women’s fashion, there are various styles to suit different occasions and a range of body types. This means that to look at their best, men must take time and care in choosing the perfect suit. There are […]
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Emotional Intelligence at the Work Place
Poor emotional intelligence at work can lead to increased stress and sickness. According to Mind, British businesses lose an estimated £26 billion each year in sickness, absence and lost productivity. With greater awareness and mental health support they said that businesses could save one-third on these costs – ‘a mammoth £8 billion a year.’ Increasing […]
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The Big Bang Theory
“Doing easily what others find it difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.”-Henri-Frédéric Amiel The majority of the television show “The Big Bang Theory” concentrates on physics in science particularly. The four leading male characters are employed at Caltech (California Institute of Technology) and have science-related occupations, as do the female characters Bernadette […]
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Scottish and US Studies Highlight Link Between Physical Activity and Brain Health
Two research studies published today suggest that physical activity may not only protect against signs of brain ageing in people in their 70’s, but it is also associated with lower rates of dementia in people over the age of 90. Signs of brain ageing Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have revealed that exercise may […]
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Why Do Men Die Younger Than Women?
It is well understood that men die younger than women. Not in all cases, but in most. According to the Center for Disease Control, women born in 2007 can expect to live 80 years, whereas men born in 2007 can expect to live 75 years. Why is this? I’ve heard several explanations. One is that […]
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Research Studies Reveal Clues to Keeping the Brain Healthy
Three studies have been presented at the Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, shedding more light on the factors that might influence brain health in ageing. The first study was led by scientists from the University of California in Los Angeles, who studied data from a group of 876 over-65s. Participants filled […]
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Grated Carrot Salad
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots 1 tablespoon raisins 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon Roasted peanuts 1/2 green chilli (optional) Dressing: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon mild olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Method: 1. Peel and wash the carrots and coarsely grate them. 2. Soak […]
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Complementary Therapies Explained – Applied Kinesiology and Allergy Testing
As we have seen in my previous article, Applied Kinesiology is a form of diagnosis using muscle testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine the body and it’s functioning. As addressed in my description as to what Kinesiology is and how can we use the information gained from Applied Kinesiology techniques. The following article […]
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How Can I Raise My Energy Levels?
Thank you for your question on how to raise your energy levels and whether it could be supplemented by diet. As a Life Coach I am not a nutritionist but it seems quite evident from what you’re talking about that your decreased energy levels and decreased immunity may be based on iron deficiency. I would […]
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Is It Masculine to Care About Nutrition?
I’ve noticed something about the healthy food movement of which I am a part. It lacks MEN. Sure, some of the prominent figures are men, like Joel Salatin, Mark McAfee, Peter Kennedy, Esq., David Gumpert, Russell Blaylock, MD, and some others. But leaders alone don’t make a movement. A movement needs people, and lots of […]
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Winter Caravanning in Switzerland
Beautiful snow covered mountains, cosy log cabins; Switzerland in the winter is a magical and spectacular place. After holidaying many times in our caravan in the summer, last year we decided to take our caravan over to Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, for the first time at Christmas. We packed all our winter essentials, grabbed our skis […]
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Blood Acidity – Keep It in Check
This week our health correspondent Dr. Sebastian Müller (Ph.D.) continues his series on health and discusses alkalising and acidifying foods. “You are what you eat” This is such a true statement, and with the increase of variety in today’s supermarkets, it is more important than ever to understand what certain foods are and what they […]
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Inflammatory Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s
Scientists have identified a molecular chain of events thought to drive inflammation during Alzheimer’s, and shown that blocking this cascade could reduce signs of the disease in mice. The findings are published in the journal Nature. The study, a collaborative effort between scientists in Germany, Spain and the US, focused on the growing evidence for […]
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Christmas Indian Style
We resolved months before December that Christmas was going to be different. Instead of driving 200 miles up the A1 from London to Yorkshire on a dark, wet Christmas morning, we’d be being chauffeured on a warm, bright sunny day up through the tea plantations to Munnar in Southern India. We hoped to leave all […]
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The Student Migration: International Students in the UK
A Benedictine monk and a Ghanaian walk past each other… No, this isn’t the beginning of a joke. This is university. In the UK, our universities serve to bring together all nations, colours and religions in one place, an eye-opening experience for any student and representative of one of our country’s great assets: multiculturalism and […]
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Happy Birthday Tina Turner
Today, City Connect celebrates the birthday of Tina Turner - the American singer & actress - who was born on 26 November 1939. Her career has spanned more than 50 years and she has won numerous awards. Tina Turner’s achievements in the rock music genre has led many to call her the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”. […]
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Book Review: Charles Chaplin – My Autobiography
Born on 16 April 1889 in south London, Charles Chaplin, from a start of humble beginnings, was later to become an extremely famous and determined actor with an extraordinary talent. I decided to read Charlie Chaplin’s autobiography after watching the 1992 film Chaplin, starring Robert Downey Jr in the lead role. Even though I […]
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How to Speak Up Whilst Dining Out
Dear Agony Uncle, I recently visited a local restaurant with a good reputation for food and service—usually a relaxed atmosphere and easy to keep one’s head down—however, for a party of five booked in advance, we were shown to a table for four. With one “emergency chair” placed at the side. I didn’t enjoy my […]
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Alzheimer’s Changes Detected Decades Before Symptoms Show
Scientists in the US have tracked some of the earliest Alzheimer’s changes in a group of people with high risk of a rare early-onset form of the disease. The findings will help scientists to understand what happens in the brain during Alzheimer’s and could aid early detection of disease. The two research papers are published […]
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