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I recently had an interesting experience with a naturopath, when she asked me how many alcoholic beverages I consume in the average week. “Five?” I asked. “No, wait. Maybe eight. Or 12?” I paused, trying to count as her pencil hovered above the form. “What is the threshold for binge drinking again? I’m pretty sure I’m just under that.” (Later that day, I found out the threshold for binge drinking – four or more drinks in a single sitting – and told my friend, Jamie. “What, is that from the 50s?” he asked, incredulously.)

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Adults-only camps, preschools and playgrounds are allowing grown-ups to tap into the joy — and health benefits — that play can bring.

I recently joined a choir. It's an informal weekly thing that I had been hearing about from friends for ages; a group of 50 or so people get together in a bar or rehearsal space and practice, and then record, a couple of songs.

The other day, I finally made it to a much-needed appointment with a naturopath. After months of constant travel, periodic bouts with insomnia and an inconsistent diet that has relied far too heavily on pork products, my body was battling yet another lingering cold and was crying out for some TLC.