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6 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Why I think a long life might not always mean a better life'
OPINION Who decided that a long life is the best life? I get that people are afraid of death because at least you know what's happening in this world – but do you really want to live forever? Sam of Melbourne recently wrote into Ask Doctor Zac column, prompted by the ubiquitous democracy sausage pushed by school fundraising groups on election day, to inquire whether he was at risk of developing cancer due to his love of processed meats. Dr Turner's advice was that you don't have to give up on the snags entirely but one should keep in mind that 'even small daily amounts of processed meat (just 50g a day – that's two slices of ham) can increase your risk of bowel cancer by 18 per cent'. And to that I say – so what? We're all going to die. Death and people who drive 20km/h under the limit speeding up when they come to an overtaking lane. There's nothing surer. So why sit around worrying about what it is that will eventually claim your life? Perhaps if your diet consists exclusively of sausages and bacon, washed down with lashings of chocolate milk, then you ought to reconsider your habits but, otherwise, stop worrying about it. If they had it their way, public health zealots would rid the world of anything remotely fun or tasty because... well, to be honest, I'm quite sure why. I do know that if they had their way it would sap most of us of the will to live, which is rather ironic. The official recommendations for treating your body like a temple are comical. You should have precisely zero cigarettes ever because 'every cigarette is doing you damage'. And that may well be true but let's be real – it's not people who had a few durries on the weekend in their 20s who are dropping with lung cancer. The World Health Organisation deems processed meat a Group 1 carcinogen which, as a racing man, led me to think they must be the best carcinogen. From a taste perspective, I was right. Red meat is a Group 2A carcinogen which means it probably causes bowel cancer. The Cancer Council says you should only eat 455g of cooked, lean red meat every week and suggests that 400g of raw red meat, once cooked, is enough to feed a family of four. Perhaps a family of four toddlers. They recommend that you 'eat little, if any, processed meat'. The Health Department says you should have no more than 10 standard drinks a week. That makes your allotment six schooners of beer a week, or a bit more than a bottle of wine. And God forbid you have more than four standard drinks in one sitting because, under government guidelines, that makes you a binge drinker. A standard glass of wine is about 1.5 standard drinks so one glass before dinner, one with and one after – which would be pretty standard for a lot of people – and you're in trouble. I often joke that I treat my body like a temple – I desecrate it. I'm not interested in making sure I live forever because I'm far more inclined to enjoy myself while I have breath in my lungs. To me, clean living is showering twice a day. As the saying goes – I'm here for a good time, not a long time. That doesn't mean I want to drop dead tomorrow and I would take precautions if I was told that was likely but I'm not stressed about my mortality. I drink quite a bit of red wine, I like a few pints before lunch, I eat quite a bit of blue cheese and I go through at least two cans of Coke Zero a day (sometimes mixed with bourbon). If that shaves five years off my life then so be it. I'd rather have fun than fastidiously look after my body so I can live to 98 – only to discover that I'm demented and can't remember my family anymore because we weren't designed to live that long. If you're enjoying yourself, and you're not causing anyone else harm, then play on.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Call The Midwife announces surprise spin-off as hit show begins filming new series
IT'S one of the BBC's biggest and longest running dramas, now the Call the Midwife universe is rapidly expanding over the coming year. The biggest news is that they will be making a prequel - which bosses have hinted at for some time now - and since it's set in World War II it could feature younger versions of older characters from the more recent series. Advertisement 4 Bosses have confirmed they will be making a prequel Credit: WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digit 4 As well as a 15th series, movie and Christmas special Credit: Instagram They're likely to include Fred Buckle, Dr Turner and a trio of nuns - Sister Julienne, Sister Evangelina and Sister Monica Joan - all of whom are known to have been around during the conflict. As well as the prequel they be making a conventional 15th series - with a two part Christmas special - they're also creating a movie version as well. Creator and writer Heidi Thomas said: 'The opening of new doors at Nonnatus House feels profoundly emotional, and yet just right. I have never run out of stories for our midwives, and I never will. "But having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past. Advertisement "The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary - filled with loss, togetherness, courage and joy. The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going. "There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces." The two-part festive special will be set in their traditional surroundings of Poplar as well as Hong Kong this time round. Series 15 will then follow, kicking off off in 1971 with several of the ladies embracing Women's Lib and burning their bras outside Nonnatus House. Advertisement Meanwhile producers Neal Street will work with BBC Film on creating the movie version of the show which will be set overseas in 1972 and feature characters from the existing TV show. Heidi added: "Whilst the location of the film remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen.' Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham However, eagle-eyed fans of the BBC drama noticed a familiar face was missing from the first look pictures at the new series. The show's official Instagram page dropped a behind-the-scenes snap from the yuletide episode, showing fan favourites Helen George, Laura Main, Stephen McGann and Linda Bassett all smiles in snowy Nonnatus House scenes. Advertisement The caption read: "NEWS! ! ! Call the Midwife Cast Begins Filming For Series 15! It's official - our team are back in Poplar! !" "We are delighted to announce the commencement of filming for our fifteenth series of Call the Midwife – and this year our traditional first-scene clapperboard shot is something a bit special, with a fine group of cast members present for the start of Christmas Special recording! 🎅🎄" Call The Midwife: A breakdown Call The Midwife first came onto the airwaves in 2012 and has been seen by millions. But what is it about? Series one: Set in early 1957 and it explored the 'Baby Boom generation, which included themes of poverty and post-war immigration. Series two: Set in 1958 and it showed gas and air being introduced for pain relief for the first time. It ended with the Nonnatus House building being condemned. Series three: Set in 1959 and it depicted gruesome conditions such as cystic fibrosis, polio and it showed the midwives in the context on prisons. Series four: Set in 1960 under the threat of nuclear warfare and the emergency response guidelines issued by the local Civil Defence Corp. Other themes included LGBT rights, and syphilis. Series five: Set in 1961 and it shows the care of patients with conditions such as Typhoid and strokes. We also saw the effects of thalidomide, the introduction of the contraceptive pill. Series six: Set in 1962 and domestic violence was at the centre of the season. Other themes included FGM (female genital mutilation), mental health issues and interracial marriage. It was also notable for the introduction of Reggie, a recurring character with Down Syndrome. Series seven: Set in 1963 and we see Nurse Lucille Anderson for the first time. We also see the show address conditions such as dementia, huntington's disease, leprosy and meningitis Series eight: Set in 1964 and it bravely covered the issue of abortion, which was not legal for another three years in 1967. Sickle cell disease, cleft lip, cleft palate and intersex people also featured. Series nine: Diptheria was at the centre of the ninth instalment in 1965, and it was notable for featuring a blind expectant mother. But the role of Nonnatus House within the community also came into question. Series ten: Set in 1966, Nonnatus House has a rival in the form of the private Lady Emily Clinic in Mayfair. PKU, diabetes and the controversy surrounding abortion were central themes. Series eleven: Set in 1967 amid the housing crisis and a scabies epidemic. The show was rocked by a train crash right next to Nonnatus House. But, Judy Parfitt, who plays the iconic Sister Monica Joan, was nowhere to be seen in the festive snap, sparking fears she may have quietly bowed out of the show. Taking to the comment section, one user wrote: "Where is Sister Monica Joan?" Advertisement Another added: "That's what I'm worried about." A third penned: "WHERE IS SISTER MONICA JOAN? ? ? ? ? ? DONT SCARE ME LIKE THIS" Call the Midwife is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. 4 There will be another Christmas special this festive season Credit: PA Advertisement
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Surprise Call The Midwife spin-off revealed – but with MAJOR change from show's last series
IT'S one of the BBC's biggest and longest running dramas, now the Call the Midwife universe is rapidly expanding over the coming year. The biggest news is that they will be making a prequel - which bosses have hinted at for some time now - and since it's set in World War II it could feature younger versions of older characters from the more recent series. Advertisement 2 Call the Midwife is getting a prequel, along with a movie version Credit: BBC They're likely to include Fred Buckle, Dr Turner and a trio of nuns - Sister Julienne, Sister Evangelina and Sister Monica Joan - all of whom are known to have been around during the conflict. As well as the prequel they are making a conventional 15th series - with a two part Christmas special - they're also creating a movie version as well. Creator and writer Heidi Thomas said: 'The opening of new doors at Nonnatus House feels profoundly emotional, and yet just right. "I have never run out of stories for our midwives, and I never will. Advertisement "But having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past. "The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary - filled with loss, togetherness, courage and joy. "The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going. "There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces." Advertisement The two-part festive special will be set in their traditional surroundings of Poplar as well as Hong Kong this time round. Series 15 will then follow, kicking off in 1971 with several of the ladies embracing Women's Lib and burning their bras outside Nonnatus House. Call the Midwife fans stunned after discovering Renee Bailey's racy TV past - and it's worlds away from Joyce Meanwhile producers Neal Street will work with BBC Film on creating the movie version of the show which will be set overseas in 1972 and feature characters from the existing TV show. Heidi added: "Whilst the location of the film remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen.' Advertisement 2 There's also a conventional 15th series and a two part Christmas special on the way Credit: Alamy Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Call The Midwife announces surprise spin-off as hit show begins filming new series
IT'S one of the BBC's biggest and longest running dramas, now the Call the Midwife universe is rapidly expanding over the coming year. The biggest news is that they will be making a prequel - which bosses have hinted at for some time now - and since it's set in World War II it could feature younger versions of older characters from the more recent series. 4 Bosses have confirmed they will be making a prequel Credit: WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digit 4 As well as a 15th series, movie and Christmas special Credit: Instagram They're likely to include Fred Buckle, Dr Turner and a trio of nuns - Sister Julienne, Sister Evangelina and Sister Monica Joan - all of whom are known to have been around during the conflict. As well as the prequel they be making a conventional 15th series - with a two part Christmas special - they're also creating a movie version as well. Creator and writer "But having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past. more call the midwife "The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary - filled with loss, togetherness, courage and joy. The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going. "There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces." The two-part festive special will be set in their traditional surroundings of Poplar as well as Hong Kong this time round. Series 15 will then follow, kicking off off in 1971 with several of the ladies embracing Women's Lib and burning their bras outside Nonnatus House. Most read in Drama Meanwhile producers Neal Street will work with BBC Film on creating the movie version of the show which will be set overseas in 1972 and feature characters from the existing TV show. Heidi added: "Whilst the location of the film remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen.' Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham However, eagle-eyed fans of the BBC drama noticed a The show's official Instagram page dropped a behind-the-scenes snap from the yuletide episode, showing fan favourites , Laura Main, Stephen McGann and Linda Bassett all smiles in snowy Nonnatus House scenes . The caption read: "NEWS! ! ! Call the Midwife Cast Begins Filming For Series 15! It's official - our team are back in Poplar! !" "We are delighted to announce the commencement of filming for our fifteenth series of Call the Midwife – and this year our traditional first-scene clapperboard shot is something a bit special, with a fine group of cast members present for the start of Christmas Special recording! 🎅🎄" Call The Midwife: A breakdown Call The Midwife first came onto the airwaves in 2012 and has been seen by millions. But what is it about? Series one: Set in early 1957 and it explored the 'Baby Boom generation, which included themes of poverty and post-war immigration. Series two: Set in 1958 and it showed gas and air being introduced for pain relief for the first time. It ended with the Nonnatus House building being condemned. Series three: Set in 1959 and it depicted gruesome conditions such as cystic fibrosis, polio and it showed the midwives in the context on prisons. Series four: Set in 1960 under the threat of nuclear warfare and the emergency response guidelines issued by the local Civil Defence Corp. Other themes included LGBT rights, and syphilis. Series five: Set in 1961 and it shows the care of patients with conditions such as Typhoid and strokes. We also saw the effects of thalidomide, the introduction of the contraceptive pill. Series six: Set in 1962 and domestic violence was at the centre of the season. Other themes included FGM (female genital mutilation), mental health issues and interracial marriage. It was also notable for the introduction of Reggie, a recurring character with Down Syndrome. Series seven: Set in 1963 and we see Nurse Lucille Anderson for the first time. We also see the show address conditions such as dementia, huntington's disease, leprosy and meningitis Series eight: Set in 1964 and it bravely covered the issue of abortion, which was not legal for another three years in 1967. Sickle cell disease, cleft lip, cleft palate and intersex people also featured. Series nine: Diptheria was at the centre of the ninth instalment in 1965, and it was notable for featuring a blind expectant mother. But the role of Nonnatus House within the community also came into question. Series ten: Set in 1966, Nonnatus House has a rival in the form of the private Lady Emily Clinic in Mayfair. PKU, diabetes and the controversy surrounding abortion were central themes. Series eleven: Set in 1967 amid the housing crisis and a scabies epidemic. The show was rocked by a train crash right next to Nonnatus House. But, Taking to the comment section, one user wrote: "Where is Sister Monica Joan?" Another added: "That's what I'm worried about." A third penned: "WHERE IS SISTER MONICA JOAN? ? ? ? ? ? DONT SCARE ME LIKE THIS" Call the Midwife is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. 4 There will be another Christmas special this festive season Credit: PA 4 But who will be making an appearance? Credit: PA
