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ICU: Two Lions and Some Persistent Plastic
It's all done but my time in intensive care came with an unpleasant twist - and some new friends.
Apr 8
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Stuart Dyson
I Tried The Back Scratch Test: A Simple Check for Shoulder Flexibility
If taking off a sweater is starting to feel like a 10 minute wrestle with a woolly octopus, then it might be time to take a look at your shoulder…
Apr 7
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Stuart Dyson
March 2026
Ditch the Sandwich. This is Better
Otherwise known as insalata di tonno e fagioli, this classic Italian dish is the Mediterranean diet in a bowl. No cheffing required. I’m in.
Mar 31
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Stuart Dyson
Goals Are Overrated and Motivation Fades—Try This Instead
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear
Mar 29
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Stuart Dyson
My Heart-Stopping Appointment
After a week of waiting and preparing, bypass day is finally here. This is what it really feels like to hand your body over to complete strangers and…
Mar 22
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Stuart Dyson
How Transforming a Life Became a Family Affair
Fixing Dad: How to Transform the Health of Someone You Love by Jen Whitington
Mar 15
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Stuart Dyson
What Opening a Pickle Jar Says About Your Healthspan
Even if gherkins aren't your thing, a strong grip for your age reveals a surprising amount about your current and future healthspan.
Mar 8
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Stuart Dyson
February 2026
The Calm Before the Bypass
After the worst reveal ever, and a week of tests and waiting, doctors decided I was fit and healthy. Fit and healthy enough, that is, to stop my heart…
Feb 28
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Stuart Dyson
'Monkey Poo' Protein Shake 👌
If our friends in Scotland can deep fry a Mars bar, then surely it’s ok to drink a Marathon?
Feb 22
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Stuart Dyson
Imagine a Fish Out of Water. That’s You
The Story of the Human Body by Daniel Lieberman, Professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard, shows how we need to change our world to fit our…
Feb 15
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Stuart Dyson
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From Civilian to Cardiac Patient
After my 'episode' was revealed as a heart attack in episode one, it was my turn on the cardiac conveyor belt. Things quickly went from worse... to…
Feb 8
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Stuart Dyson
Batchshuka — So Good It Shouldn’t Be Healthy
A quick and simple one-pan recipe that quietly ticks all the boxes required for a healthspan hero. And you can make it in a batch for later.
Feb 1
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Stuart Dyson
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