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How to use food as medicine (2) – ward off Alzheimer’s and lower blood pressure

Can you use certain foods to increase cognitive function? To help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s? And what about bringing down blood pressure – can you modify your diet to achieve this? Angela J. Phillip investigates.

Posted 09:00 Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: Angela J. Phillip brain food lowering blood pressure ward off Alzheimer's

How to use food as medicine (1) – heart health and strong bones

Is there food for specific health conditions? Does it work? What kind of food should we eat?  And how much? What about recipes? Books about food and health are today’s bestsellers so Angela J. Phillip goes in search of answers.

Posted 09:00 Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: Angela J. Phillip

‘At a Stroke’ by Harold Lawrence – a survivor’s tale told with  hope and humour (plus literary events from 14 Jan 2020)

He couldn’t believe it. Harold Lawrence had had a stroke. In an instant, his normal, busy life was transformed into a frightening, uncertain place that was hard to deal with. He talks to Angela J. Phillip about his decision to write about the journey.

Posted 09:00 Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: Angela J. Phillip At a stroke Harold Lawrence stroke survival

Have you been to the library lately? (plus literary events from Jan 7, 2020)

Sex, power and money – yes, please! A list of the latest must-read books, new DVDs, the East Sussex Children’s Book Award, Supernova magnification and software for the blind and partially sighted  – this is the news from East Sussex County Council. And there’s an app for your phone so you can stay in touch and manage your membership wherever you are.

Posted 09:00 Tuesday, Jan 7, 2020 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: Angela J. Phillip East Sussex Library Service

Plot matters (plus literary events from 1 Jan 2020)

Why do we tell stories? Why do we listen to them, watch them, read them? The plot is at the heart of things.  How do you devise one to keep your readers gripped? In a good novel, there  are endless ups and downs as well as unexpected twists. Angela J. Phillip goes in search of how to construct a perfect plot.

Posted 09:00 Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: 7 basic plots Angela J. Phillip Christopher Booker how to plot novel

Happy Christmas! Whoops – careful with that book gift (plus literary events from 24 December 2019)

A book can be the best gift ever, but there are pitfalls. Angela J. Phillip offers brief comments on five questions raised by an article from The Guardian on the etiquette of giving books.

Posted 09:00 Tuesday, Dec 24, 2019 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: Angela J. Phillip book gift

Tim’s triple treat for Christmas and beyond (plus literary events from 17 Dec onwards)

Hello, dear readers, there are book treasures lurking on your doorstep. Tim Barton of Bookbuster in the Queen’s Road talks to Angela J. Phillip. He shares three of his favourite titles, all currently available in this independent bookshop –  fact and fiction, something for both adults and children. Come on in.

Posted 09:00 Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: Angela J. Phillip Barry Lopez Bookbuster Hastings Grattan Puxon Massenot & Nille Tim Barton
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver

A book for Christmas? (plus literary events from 10 Dec 2019)

Go on! Get a glass of wine and put your feet up. Thriller or quiz or something to read to the kids? Whether you ‘re looking for a challenge, some comfort or a complete escape, Angela J. Phillip offers some suggestions.

Posted 09:00 Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: Angela J. Phillip Barbara Kingsolver Ed Boxall Elizabeth Strout Francis Booth Me and my alien friend Mick Herron My name is Lucy Barton Nick Holt Quiz book Slow Horses The Charlotte Strain Unsheltered
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