FROM MY SURGERY

CUTTING FRAILTY

A new study suggests that if we can reduce frailty, we could be able to cut the risk of dementia. If you think we can’t do anything about frailty, think again. In the early stages, strengthening your muscles is absolutely key. That’s partly about being physically active (building up gradually) but also about diet. A diet with enough protein, vitamins and minerals can really help.

TEXT SUPPORT

Bowel Cancer UK, the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity, has partnered with the text messaging platform GoodCourse to help people recently diagnosed with bowel cancer. People enrolling on the free course will receive a daily text for five days. These will include advice, support and videos on topics from coping with diagnosis to relaxation techniques and information about sleep and fatigue.

BOARD GAME BONANZA

Digital board game publisher Marmalade Game Studio has published research showing the good old-fashioned board game may not be dead. Almost 3 in 5 are expected to play a board game over the bank holidays, with Monopoly and Scrabble top of the list. This sort of board game gets the brain going, which may even help stave off dementia – as well as allowing a good laugh and some bonding time.