This past year I have made many changes in my both diet and my exercise habits and I thought I’d post about it. Earlier this year I started doing yoga maybe once or twice a week and then tried every other day. At some point I just knew that 20 minutes a day every…
Many of us pet owners know that pets keep us saner, happier and healthier. Now there is research that backs up our life experiences. A recent study indicated that owning a pet, especially a dog, might reduce the risk of your having a heart disease. Is it the constant walking, playing with, snuggling with…
I posted about sitting more than 3 hours a day as being bad for us… then this came across my screen: Inactivity is BAD BAD BAD Inactivity is a major cause of death worldwide, with new research suggesting that a sedentary lifestyle is on par with both smoking and obesity when it comes to raising…
Not only does exercise help our brains as we age, it also adds years to that brain's [and body's] functioning!! I wrote about moving as a way to stave off Alzheimer's Disease – and here is another bit of research that shows how we can increase our lifespan. Regular running increases the average life expectancy…
New news about Alzheimer's: lowering your risk!! A new study indicates that normal everyday activity helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. Yes, exercise is good – but so are more of the everyday activities we engage in… Cleaning house and doing yardwork are taking on new importance. A higher level of physical…