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Just one thing

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Effi Mon 13-Feb-23 15:09:59

I enjoy Dr Michael Mosley’s Radio 4 programme ‘Just One Thing’. For those who don’t know it he suggests one thing to do to make a difference to our health and well being.

For example - an apple a day, brushing teeth twice a day...
Simple obvious yes, but good common sense and interesting.

I see a lot of wisdom here on Gransnet.

That leads me to ask have you ‘Just one thing’
to suggest to enhance health and well being?

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rosie1959 Mon 13-Feb-23 15:21:18

Good hydration

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Theexwife Mon 13-Feb-23 15:24:23

Go for a walk.

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Smileless2012 Mon 13-Feb-23 15:24:40

'me time' once a day, even if it's only for 5 minutes.

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Urmstongran Mon 13-Feb-23 15:59:26

I’ve put walnuts, Brazil’s and almonds in a container on my bookcase. It reminds me to eat one small handful every day for selenium etc.

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Riverwalk Mon 13-Feb-23 16:01:04

Watch your weight.

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Effi Mon 13-Feb-23 16:04:55

Such sensible and helpful small things, aren't they.
Do keep them coming.

Michael Mosley also suggested a glass of red wine once or twice a week, but then added if you don't drink at all then don't!

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MawtheMerrier Mon 13-Feb-23 16:12:02

Just don’t attempt to open a window in an aeroplane.

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MawtheMerrier Mon 13-Feb-23 16:13:13

(Could you guess that I hate Michael Mosley’s smug “Just one thing” series?)

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Norah Mon 13-Feb-23 16:15:55

Walk. As far, as often, as many times per day as one can.

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tanith Mon 13-Feb-23 16:22:15

I agree with walk every day.

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shysal Mon 13-Feb-23 16:44:47

One of MM's suggestions that I haven't taken up is a daily cold shower! However I do walk every morning, eat a balanced diet and drink an Actimel Immune System yoghurt.

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MerylStreep Mon 13-Feb-23 16:51:19

Thanks for the laugh, Maw 😂

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Effi Mon 13-Feb-23 16:55:52

Goodness shysal I missed the daily cold shower - cold or cool!
That may be one I avoid.

PS I don't find the series 'smug' - in fact I find it helpful.
I think if I found it smug I'd not listen smile But anyway my question was tapping shared wisdom here.

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Anniebach Mon 13-Feb-23 16:57:39

A walk every day

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Boz Mon 13-Feb-23 17:06:48

Swim as much as you can. One of the finest forms of exercise to keep you mobile in old age.

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NotAGran55 Mon 13-Feb-23 17:10:51

Think of others and do something kind or thoughtful everyday day, even for a stranger.

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fancythat Mon 13-Feb-23 17:12:33

I could write a long list, but I will go with calcium for bones

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Wyllow3 Mon 13-Feb-23 17:13:30

Exercise enough.

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dogsmother Mon 13-Feb-23 17:13:51

Cut out as much sugar as you can.

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Marthjolly1 Mon 13-Feb-23 17:20:36

I have a good stretch and gentle exercise, maybe jog on the spot, every morning before my shower. Maybe 10 or 15 minutes, sometimes 20, sometimes only 5. Put on some happy punchy music. It really does help me to loosen up, put a smile on and face the day ahead.

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MrsKen33 Mon 13-Feb-23 19:38:10

Not too much white carbohydrate.

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Tenko Mon 13-Feb-23 19:44:02

Exercise your brain with crosswords or sudoku

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kittylester Mon 13-Feb-23 19:52:34

Mix with of all sorts and ages of oeople, preferably younger than oneself

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Retread Mon 13-Feb-23 19:55:40

Take a prebiotic such as inulin. It aids gut health. (Or add something to a meal that keeps your belly bugs happy).

I started doing this after a bout of tummy trouble, and have since discovered that it is a sleep aid too.

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