by James Gorman | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s interesting that one of the most famous movie quotes of all time is about feet. Here’s a reminder of the iconic scene of Forrest Gump commenting on a nurse’s shoes at the bus stop. The irony here is that Forrest himself is wearing Nike Cortez...
by James Gorman | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’re now well into Autumn. It’s getting colder, wetter, and windier. But that makes for more interesting – and challenging – camping. I’ve spent the last two weekends in a tent. One in the Yorkshire Dales and one in the Lake District. Very different trips, but both...
by James Gorman | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most of us catch a few colds in any given year. Perhaps a flu now and again. And the occasional stomach bug. Not a big deal for the majority of people. But these minor illnesses do materially impact our performance throughout the year. It’s useful to know, then, that...
by James Gorman | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why hot toast with lashings of butter is so comforting? Or why you crave chocolate? Or why it’s almost impossible to stop eating Pringles until you’ve demolished the whole tube? There’s a lot going on here, but one factor is the high...
by James Gorman | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tasty, processed food with irresistible combinations of carbohydrates and fat, overrides our normal appetite regulation and makes us overeat. This energy overload leads to weight gain (in susceptible people), insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction (1), and...
by James Gorman | Dec 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
The most fun and indulgent period of the year is here. It’s the time for relaxing, socialising, and celebrating. Irritatingly, it’s also the time of year responsible for much of our annual weight gain. Weight that becomes increasingly difficult to shift. Weight that...
