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2005/10/02, 02:06 PM
Exercise is definitely an important part of staying healthy. But it's only one part. Recently the Wall Street Journal published 10 tips that I think could help us all age gracefully. Their list was drawn from the latest health research. I share a condensed version with you here:
1. Eat your veggies. Leafy green vegetables may prevent age-related diseases and keep you mentally sharp.
2. Vitamins help. Take a multivitamin each day to bolster nutrition.
3. Change it up. Modify your exercise routine so that all muscles are worked and add strength training to fend off osteoporosis.
4. Take a hike. Walking is good for the body and the soul and every bit helps. Take the stairs, park your car away from the store, make exercise a part of your everyday routine.
5. Look for change. Skin cancer soars as we age. Have a physician check for signs of this disease.
6. Smile. And floss. Periodontal disease can mean more than gum loss. It has been associated with strokes and cardiovascular disease.
7. Get some rest. Sleep apnea becomes more common as we age and it is associated with heart problems, stroke, and diabetes. If you have a problem sleeping, seek out your physician to discuss it.
8. Seek help when needed. If you're depressed, seek help. Depression has been linked to heart attack and stroke.
9. Keep your mind active. Read, try a new hobby, enroll in a class. It all keeps the mind sharp.
10. Be a people person. Studies show that people who are able to sustain relationships live better and longer.
I hope you are doing all of these things already. But if not, pick one area to work on at a time. Tackling things in small bits allows us to make changes without feeling overwhelmed.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
bb1fit@freetrainers.com
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2005/10/04, 12:12 AM
great post.....
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2005/10/04, 04:08 AM
I like the way this site is about so much more than exercise and diet.
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each to their own
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2005/10/07, 11:14 AM
Thanks kalanchoe. I for one try to post about more than bodybuilding, after all, what is a good body without good health? First and foremost, it should be about being healthy and happy.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
bb1fit@freetrainers.com
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2005/10/07, 07:28 PM
It has been very encouraging to me that this is aimed at our whole lives and not just one aspect of it. It isn't just buidling better bodies, it's building better people!
Thanks bb1fit!
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Happy trails,
Mike Young
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
— Aristotle
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