Category Archives: Health
Off to hospital
I am off to hospital today for my neurosurgery. Wish me luck!
Neurosurgery update
A few weeks back I received a letter from Charing Cross Hospital inviting me to have an MRI under general anesthetic. It seemed a little odd to me so I phoned to ask why. The usual lady who looks after … Continue reading
Why don’t the French get as fat as us and the Americans?
The French paradox is a strong internet meme: Why don’t they get as fat as Americans, considering all the baguettes, wine, cheese, pate and pastries they eat? The answer is researched and out. It’s because they use internal cues — … Continue reading
More MRIs
It appears that my neurosurgery is getting closer. I have just had a letter telling me to report to Charing Cross Hospital for a MRI under general anesthetic. Why? I have no idea… May be I was shaking with fear … Continue reading
Polish Hospital Food
This is a meal given to patients in a Polish Hospital. My lovely wife often tells me how marvelous Polish healthcare is. Now I know the TRUTH!
Sprint yourself thin…
I have been trying to lose a few pounds by walking more and eating less. Just monitoring the input and output to have a net fall in calories. Sometimes this involves walking a hell of a long way. It appears … Continue reading
The Contented Little Baby by Gina Ford
We just bought The Contented Little Baby: The Simple Secrets of Calm, Confident Parenting – US link/UK link and are trying to follow its maxims to help Stanley. I find it pretty good though understand that its maxims have been … Continue reading
Afghan Wealth
The New York Times reports that: The previously unknown deposits — including huge veins of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and critical industrial metals like lithium — are so big and include so many minerals that are essential to modern industry … Continue reading
Drink up mother dear
In good news for mothers who enjoyed the occasional tipple while pregnant, a study published last year found that boys born to mothers who drank 1 to 2 units per week were less likely to have conduct problems and hyperactivity … Continue reading
A much better day
I feel so much better today. I hiked into town with Stan in the papoose, and then headed off to Windsor for lunch with the Beautiful Marta Austin. Finally a lovely stroll in Windsor Great Park for a perfect end … Continue reading
Stuart Austin 