Time for a stiff drink

FOR once, it’s been nothing but good news on the health front for gentlemen of a certain age. One report said a diet containing lashings of olive oil is better for your sex life than Viagra.

Another claimed that the secret of a ripe old age is eating plenty of red meat and dairy. A third maintains that taking regular holidays eases stress, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of a heart attack.

At last, a regime I can follow without sacrifice. Rare rib-eye and mature Stilton is my kind of diet, although I don’t think I’ll get away with another holiday in a hurry.

But if you’re buying, mine’s a pint of Extra Virgin.