1992 doesn’t feel that long ago. Somebody called George Bush was in power in the USA, and the war in the Gulf was still a hot topic.  Around the world, the big names of politics were still in the headlines. Back in Ireland, Charlie Haughey finally resigned as Taoiseach, and the formidable Mary Robinson was … Continue reading back to the gym

Well, I’ve taken the plunge and joined WeightWatchers. People tell me I am overreacting, but in the past week or two I have drifted over the 11 stone mark and into the “overweight” end of the BMI scale. What am I to do – wait until I hit the “obese” mark? I prefer to act … Continue reading week 1

On 17 January 2007 I embarked upon a quest to lose 6kg in 12 weeks, get healthy, get fit and feel and look better. These pages tell of that adventure.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world, and the second biggest kille after lung cancer.Routine screening is recommended for those over 50, but can (and should in many cases) be done once you are over 40.I have made my appointment: you should too. Australia http://www.breastscreen.org.au/ UK http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/ Ireland http://www.breastcheck.ie/ USA … Continue reading do it now