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SAVE THE NHS: LOOK AFTER YOURSELF (AND PERFECT PANCAKES)

February 2, 2018 6 Comments

stack of pancakes with blueberries

I love the NHS (that’s Britain’s beleaguered National Health Service, if you’re not from round here): the dedication of its staff never fails to humble me, its extraordinary achievements at the cutting edge of science awe me. It’s the envy of the world and we should do everything we can to keep it …. The… 

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HOW TO BE HAPPY, AND CHOCOLATE PANCAKES

April 1, 2016 9 Comments

Can food make us happy? Not as in ‘Oh God, this cheesecake makes my tummy smile’, but in terms of micronutrients which boost mood. The short answer is yes, and the good news is that happiness is – theoretically – just a salad away. Studies from all over the world support the idea that those… 

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DEMENTIA, BLACKCURRANTS – AND CHIA SEED PANCAKES

February 12, 2016 6 Comments

It’s official – middle-aged Britons have cut their risk of developing dementia by 22%. A report from Cambridge University identifies healthy eating, increased exercise and not smoking as the critical factors.  Apparently the life style changes made by so many of us, from middle-age onwards, have resulted in an annual 200-300,000 fewer cases of dementia…. 

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DEPRESSION, REFINED CARBS AND THE HEALTHIEST-EVER ICE CREAM

August 28, 2015 4 Comments

Have you had a gorgeous, healthy summer? – I hope so. Kale & Cocoa has had a bit of a break while we’ve been looking after our children, caring for elderly relatives and cooking up lots of delicious ‘Eat Well, Age Well’ recipes for future blog posts. Although I love that sense of purpose that… 

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GET FAT TO BEAT DEMENTIA, REALLY? VITAMIN E AND A CRUMBLE RECIPE

April 17, 2015 1 Comment

This is bonkers, but fat and obese people are less likely to get dementia. Yes, really. Recent research published in The Lancet suggests that being overweight has an 18% reduction in dementia risk and being obese a staggering 24% reduction. It’s brilliant news if you are overweight of course, but it flies in the face… 

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Here you’ll find easy changes for a longer, happier life. We’ve immersed ourselves in the science of longevity and distilled the research to make it work in our everyday lives. You can change the way you age: here’s how.

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We went to Stockholm! And, of course, it didn’t We went to Stockholm! And, of course, it didn’t escape our notice that the Swedes have a fantastically age-well lifestyle and a greater life expectancy than us here in the UK (although only by a year). 

The Nordic diet of foods traditionally eaten in Scandinavia plays a role in this: whole grains, fish and game. I brought some smoked reindeer meat home with me, not sure I would recommend. Vegetables, berries, ferments, oily fish and sea food are all longevity superfoods - we ate some incredible lumpfish roe and oysters while we were there. And Annabel had one of her favourites, nettle soup, not once but twice.

Coffee intake, clean air and the concept of ‘lagom’ - balance - all play a role too. Find the lowdown on the blog agewellproject.com and linked in stories 

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Excerpts from Annabel’s new book, The Walking Cu Excerpts from Annabel’s new book, The Walking Cure in today’s @dailymail … find out where to walk to help heal mind, body, spirit.
Fascinating interview with our very own @annabelab Fascinating interview with our very own @annabelabbs in today’s @guardian on the astonishing impact of a city walk on our mental and physical health. Just make sure you walk among old buildings and avoid traffic pollution where possible … 

#agewell #citywalk
Annabel will be talking about the little known eff Annabel will be talking about the little known effects of landscape and walking on our mental and physical health this Saturday (5 April) in Canterbury. 3.30 pm in the Augustine Hall, Canterbury Christ Church University. We love meeting fellow Age-Wellers so do come and say hello….
Celebrating the launch of Annabel’s new book, Th Celebrating the launch of Annabel’s new book, The Walking Cure! Such a fun and inspiring event 💚💚💚
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