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HRT and Breast Cancer Risk

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Article by Dr Marion Gluck In the UK, approximately 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year which equates to a woman in the UK being told every 10 minutes she has breast cancer. There are many risk factors associated with breast cancer, from genetics to the contraceptive pill, being overweight/obese and alcohol consumption. Another risk associated with breast cancer is HRT. Dr Marion Gluck, founder of The Marion Gluck Clinic, explores the myths around HRT causing breast cancer So why is HRT associated with breast cancer? Women are often concerned that hormone replacement therapy itself is the cause of breast cancer but this is not the case. It’s how the estrogen is metabolised in the body, and an accumulation of estrogen that increases one’s risk. To put it simply, every individual...
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How to prevent signs of ageing hair

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Article by Steph Stevenson The words dull, dry, damaged, brittle, flat, coarse, thin can all be signs of aging hair, which let’s face it, are pretty inevitable with age. However, there are simple steps you can take to prevent the signs of ageing hair which can take years off your locks. So, let’s dive into some ways this can be achieved: Get the right cut! Be sure to speak to your stylist about which hairstyle they think will best suit you. Everyone’s hair is different from texture to thickness to length, and therefore needs treating differently. Ageing hair can often lead to thinning, while thinning hair is a fear to many, if styled correctly it can look and feel amazing, so be sure to communicate your concerns to your stylist who can advise you...
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Why you may become more introverted in your later years and how to recharge successfully

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Article by Joanna Rawbone As an introverted female business owner in my ‘later years’, this topic had me intrigued from the outset. How true is it? Had I ever stopped to ponder this? Well, I have now! I know that many women report feeling more invisible as they get older, and I wonder if that indicates a vicious circle? I feel less visible, so I’ll retreat more to save myself from the pain of invisibility. Certainly Susan Cain, author of the bestselling introvert’s ‘bible’ Quiet, confirms that “We act more introverted as we get older.” Act and be are 2 different things though Notice that Cain uses the word ‘act’. It is important to differentiate between behaving in a more introverted way and being more introverted. The difference may...
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Don’t fear the menopause

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Article By Dr Marion Gluck, Founder and specialist in women’s health at The Marion Gluck Clinic The recent news coverage around the menopause has been celebrated for raising awareness and giving women a voice about this sensitive and often divisive subject. Whilst the coverage has been brilliant, we must be mindful that the menopause isn’t something to be feared and for many women, symptoms can be minimal or are manageable. Yes, some women may find that symptoms are affecting their lifestyle, but for these women there is effective treatment available. The menopause is a medical condition, and as such medication should be used to alleviate symptoms. The difficulty comes in choosing a treatment option, with HRT receiving negative press and many GPS sadly lacking...
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Healthy Eating Barbeque recipe: Awesome Asparagus with Parmigianino & Lime

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Recipe by Grillmaster Chef Brian George

Serves 4 (as a starter)

I think this is one of the simplest, yet most impressive alfresco snacks or starters that you can prepare. I prefer baby or young asparagus with lots of Parmigianino, but please remember to shave; do not grate!

What you need

16 Asparagus spears

Juice of 1 lime

30ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

15ml Balsamic vinegar

A small wedge of Parmigianino Reggiano

2 tsp’s Sea salt

1 tsp Cracked black pepper

What you do

Mix lime juice, oil and balsamic plus ½ salt & black pepper

Coat asparagus and grill slowly on medium, turn frequently and baste occasionally.

Remove asparagus once cooked through, lightly cover with shavings of Parmigianino and drizzle remaining lime, oil & balsamic, season with salt & black pepper to taste.…
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Harnessing your Superpowers over 50 with Claire Walton

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Article by Claire Walton I’m 52 and a high-performance coach working with Executive Directors, Senior leaders, and entrepreneurs. I have held all these roles. My main role in life now is to share what I have learned and to help others stop getting in the way of their Highest Potential Self (HPS). I recently published a global bestselling book, ‘Super Neuro You’ to make accessible to anyone some of what I do to help clients. I used to stress about getting old. At age 21 I remember telling some middle-aged women I would rather die than reach age 50. Not only was this insensitive but also very ignorant and sad. That said, I celebrated my 50th Birthday on a 2-week holiday in America with my daughter and my best...
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Healthy Eating Vegan recipe from chef Keith Squires: Mojo Rojo (Red Sauce)

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Recipe by Keith Squires Mojo Rojo (Red Sauce) The raw pepper and paprika give this a fresh vibrant colour. This is a raw food dressing that adds sparkle to a meal. Traditionally served with wrinkly potatoes this could also be used as a sauce on all sorts of fresh vegetable or bean dishes. Serves 2–3 2 garlic cloves peeled 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp ground paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 large red pepper deseeded & roughly chopped salt to taste Keeping the salt to one side, place all the other ingredients in a liquidiser or food processor and blend until they become a smooth purée. Season to taste. Pour over the freshly cooked potatoes. This recipe is from Keith’s Favourite Vegan Recipes (available on Kindle ) ...
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An Excerpt from 86 year old stand up comedian D’yan Forest’s memoir ‘I Did It My Ways’

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Excerpt from D’yan Forest Known by critics as the “naughty version of Betty White,” it’s no surprise that 86 year-old stand-up comedian D’yan Forest’s vibrant personality shines in her new memoir, I DID IT MY WAYS. In these candid tales on heritage, love, identity, divorce, and ageing, Forest dares readers to dream big, fall flat, and live life to the fullest. Showing us how to age defiantly and embrace identity, Forest reminds us that love has no age nor gender. Turning to stand-up comedy in her 60s, D’yan’s inspiring second act exemplifies the diverse experiences of women aging with attitude. D’yan has generously shared an excerpt from her book. I Did It My Ways: An 86-year-old stand-up comedian’s lifelong journey from prudish Bostonian to scandalous Parisienne, and...
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Healthy Eating Vegan Recipe from chef Keith Squires: Quinoa Tabbouleh

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Recipe by Keith Squires A traditional tabbouleh would be made from bulgur wheat or couscous. In this version I have used quinoa as it is gluten free and higher in protein. You can vary the vegetables and herbs in the salad. I often include spring onions, baby spinach leaves or celery. Serves 4 200 g quinoa washed 450 ml vegetable stock 1 tbsp hemp oil or linseed oil 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp tamari 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 garlic cloves crushed 1 red pepper diced 1 fennel bulb finely sliced 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Place the quinoa in a medium pan and cover with the stock. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer until the quinoa is cooked. (The grains are cooked when they are still a bit crunchy; there...
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3 Top Tips for Combatting Lines and Wrinkles

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Tips from Dr Emily MacGregor How do you combat lines and wrinkles? Dr Emily McGregor Founder of Story Aesthetics results shares her top tips to prevent and treat lines and wrinkles. “Number one – prevent them! Some wrinkles are of course inevitable with ageing but we can do a lot to keep them at bay until later in life and to reduce the quantity and depth of skin wrinkling. Aside from being blessed with genetically great skin the two things that you can do to prevent significant wrinkles are to religiously wear sunscreen and an antioxidant skin product. Antioxidants protect your skin in all sorts of ways but their key function is to further reduce sun damage – they actually make your SPF work better. These days you can find...
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HRT and Breast Cancer Risk

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Why you may become more introverted in your later years and how to recharge successfully

Don’t fear the menopause

Healthy Eating Barbeque recipe: Awesome Asparagus with Parmigianino & Lime

Harnessing your Superpowers over 50 with Claire Walton

Healthy Eating Vegan recipe from chef Keith Squires: Mojo Rojo (Red Sauce)

An Excerpt from 86 year old stand up comedian D’yan Forest’s memoir ‘I Did It My Ways’

Healthy Eating Vegan Recipe from chef Keith Squires: Quinoa Tabbouleh

3 Top Tips for Combatting Lines and Wrinkles

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