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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?

timetogo2016 Tue 14-Feb-23 09:32:08

Me to Retread.
Park farther away from the supermarket as possible,those extra yards will help.

Casdon Tue 14-Feb-23 09:20:58

I’d say the best thing is to get a pet, it makes so much difference to your happiness (and fitness if it’s a dog).

JackyB Tue 14-Feb-23 08:38:43

Use stairs when possible, walk, stand on one leg whilst cleaning your teeth. Anything to improve your balance and strengthen the ankles and legs and prevent falls in later life. So many people I knew were taken into hospital after a fall, caught something there (MRSA, pneumonia, Norovirus) and never came home. My own parents, my mother's neighbour's parents to name but four.

Norah Tue 14-Feb-23 07:41:00

Hetty58

Another vote for (lots of) walking - as we simply aren't meant to sit about - so use it or lose it (and a healthy vegan diet with loads of veg too). Better health, lower weight and blood pressure just follow automatically.

Agreed. Can't walk too much!

Beechnut Tue 14-Feb-23 07:16:46

🤣🤣*Whiff*. Laughter is a good medicine.

Juliet27 Tue 14-Feb-23 07:07:28

I’ve watched similar amusing events Whiff 😀
I don’t watch Michael Moseley enough but when I have I’ve too soon forgotten the advice anyway.
As for Jane Plan, as I commented on the hating adverts thread, I’d like to wipe the smile off her face.

Whiff Tue 14-Feb-23 06:24:13

Find a positive out of a negative. Can be something as silly as a cloud shape. I saw a pigeon trying to mount his mate and falling off my fence . He then tried again she moved away and looked and in my mind she said you have got to be joking and then flew off. He sat there and made me laugh.

I am another one who doesn't like Michael Moseley. Like that Jane plan woman it's just for the money.

Hetty58 Tue 14-Feb-23 02:40:00

Another vote for (lots of) walking - as we simply aren't meant to sit about - so use it or lose it (and a healthy vegan diet with loads of veg too). Better health, lower weight and blood pressure just follow automatically.

Redhead56 Tue 14-Feb-23 00:33:04

I brush my teeth after everything I eat I do have a heathy home cooked diet. I keep active for my poor joints otherwise they would cease up. My doctor told me red wine in moderation is ok that’s good enough for me.

Maggiemaybe Mon 13-Feb-23 23:24:25

Well I’m a great fan of Michael Moseley and of the Just One Thing podcast.

One suggestion that really helped me to sort my sleep pattern out was going out for a short walk as soon as possible after waking up. Another was taking a hot bath just before bed.

I did try the cold shower idea………once.

JenniferEccles Mon 13-Feb-23 22:32:17

Eat a bit less.

NotSpaghetti Mon 13-Feb-23 22:02:27

MawtheMerrier

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

Me too!

rubysong Mon 13-Feb-23 21:59:02

Vitamin D. The only supplement most people really get benefit from.
However, I have just been told I am anaemic so Dr has put me on iron tablets and I am eating spinach omelette for lunches. She told me not to follow meals with a cup of tea or coffee, as it prevents the absorption of the iron in the meal. I didn't know that.

Urmstongran Mon 13-Feb-23 21:58:55

Yes pascal - kefir!! We have started that too recently.
Kefir contains millions of probiotics, which are bacteria with potential health benefits. It's also low in lactose and packed with vitamins and minerals that are good for your body. Scientists have found a range of possible health benefits of kefir, including improved cholesterol, blood sugar control, and gut health.

Retread Mon 13-Feb-23 21:38:45

I meant to add ... I'm shocked that people don't routinely brush their teeth twice a day! shock

lixy Mon 13-Feb-23 20:51:38

Get up and move around every 20 minutes or so.

pascal30 Mon 13-Feb-23 20:45:46

Kefir drink every morning for breakfast

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.

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

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

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

Exercise your brain with crosswords or sudoku

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

Not too much white carbohydrate.

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.

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

Cut out as much sugar as you can.

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

Exercise enough.

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

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