Tag Archives: Exercise

The Olympics Legacy?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by The Denmark Doctor

One of my biggest regrets in life was missing out on the 1966 world cup final. I was only 6 years old but I remember my father asking me if I wanted to watch the match, when I said that … Continue reading →

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Brainy Exercise

Posted on May 9, 2012 by The Denmark Doctor

The evidence that exercise helps you live longer is pretty overwhelming – it appears to halve your risk of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease and most cancers. It is also meant to be one of the most successful treatments for … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – Still keeping those resolutions?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by The Denmark Doctor

The start of the New Year is usually heralded by a number of personal resolutions most of which are about getting fitter and healthier. I have in the past used the advice from Bandolier, an excellent website, which uses strict … Continue reading →

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Healthy Chocolate

Posted on November 1, 2011 by The Denmark Doctor

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away – but where did that come from and is it right? A short Google search later and I find it comes from Pembrokeshire – Eat an apple on going to … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – Still keeping those resolutions?

Posted on January 1, 2011 by The Denmark Doctor

For everybody whose New Years Resolutions may have already fallen by the wayside the following advice I received in an Email from an eccentric Chinese doctor, Dr Quak, may be of some comfort. Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise … Continue reading →

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