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,...
Walking Instructions

Walking Instructions

Walking Instructions: Put one foot in front of the other. Repeat. Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from illness. Soren Kierkegaard Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern...

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