Exercise as Medicine

Exercise as Medicine

Exercise: Anti-aging life habit Numerous studies show that greater physical activity and exercise is associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Regular exercise into older age, even at less intensive levels than...
Exercise – Good for Your Brain

Exercise – Good for Your Brain

Sharp as a tack? Exercise is good for your brain. Study of people 65+ showed those exercising regularly had a 30% – 40% lower risk of dementia. Annals of Internal Medicine Study tracking 3375 people 65+ showed those doing the widest variety of activities proved...
Habits for a Long Lifespan

Habits for a Long Lifespan

Eat and Be Merry! Good habits increase lifespan and health. Studies have shown single factors such as exercising, not smoking, good nutrition like eating fruits and vegetables (5/day), and drinking in moderation increase longevity. Now an 11 year study of 20,000...
Television loves inactivity

Television loves inactivity

One Potato, Two Potato, Couch Potato The easiest way to reduce inactivity is to turn off the TV set. Almost anything else uses more energy than watching TV. William Dietz, Director of the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, CDC  The easiest way to reduce...
Sitting – the 21st Century Posture

Sitting – the 21st Century Posture

Sitting: 21st Century Posture In the 1990’s, trips made by walking were down 4%. However, trips made sitting in a car were up 6%. Centers for Disease Control In the 1990’s, trips made by walking were down 4%. However, trips made sitting in a car were up 6%.   Frank,...
Posture Exercise for Longevity

Posture Exercise for Longevity

Posture Exercise will increase your health span Physical exercise can offset physical declines that come with aging and preserve functionality. Journal of Aging and Health, Simons R, Andel R.  Despite considerable evidence that posture affects physiology and function,...

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