28 JANUARY 1928, Page 20

Many middle-aged people dread ill-health, the fear of illness .

in some cases actually producing it. Dr. Hopewell-Ash's book, On Middle Age and Keeping Young (Mills and Boons 3s. 6d. net) should encourage sufferers from undue appre- hension. Apart from those counsels of moderation in all things; with which we are familiar, he tells us that insomnia is of no consequence, if it occurs in the early morning. Much harm comes from too much sleep. Morning dozing may be pleasant but it is often pernicious. Wake up and get up, he urges.

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