Health
Zero tolerance
There is an epidemic in parts of London that is in danger of engulfing communities, causing misery for schools, restaurateurs…
Mind games
Addressing an audience at the Second Half of Your Life Centre recently, I described myself as a 67-year-old (77 if…
Use your brain
A while ago I was listening to the Today programme, as we’re all obliged to do. A neuroscientist was on…
Pub vs pool
Fancy a pint? I’ll get them. Let’s sit right over there, where we can observe the punters coming and going…
A very good jab too
To very little fanfare, a new vaccination programme was launched by the NHS last year, bringing Britain up to speed…
Keep it up
‘Er… I’ve got a touch of Ascension Deficit Disorder,’ said the patient in our consulting room.Over the years, we’ve heard…
Peak practice
These days, people don’t simply go on holiday — they combine it with a trip to one of the increasingly popular…
A world of choice
When you’re feeling a bit below par there’s nothing nicer than being tucked up at home, comfort foods and favourite…
Fixing broken hearts
Let’s face it, your heart is pretty important. Treat it right and your cardiac muscle will expand and contract more…
Q&A
Q Both my parents died of heart attacks when they were relatively young. I am worried that the same might…
Welcome to the machine
The eye may be the window to the soul but the heart is the engine that keeps it blinking. It…
Statins: magic bullet or massive misfire? Ask our experts
In the first issue of Spectator Health, our cover piece is on the controversial issue of statins, arguably the most…
Podcast
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Podcast: Table Talk with Rhik Samadder (plus a blueberry pancakes recipe)
Food writer Rhik Samadder shares how he grew up on frozen pancakes and we show you how to cook your own from scratch.
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Travel
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Why Covid-free Montenegro should be your first post-lockdown trip
Montenegro was one of the first countries to open its borders to tourists on June 1st, having declared itself enviably...
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10 beach houses to stay in this summer
From beach huts to coastguard cottages, here's how to get your share of sea air.
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8 secret holiday spots in France and Spain
Air bridges offer a glimmer of hope for foreign holidays this summer and here's where to beat the crowds.