This article from Bicycling provides findings on recent research about one of the many benefits of exercising.
It says "Atherosclerosis—the hardening and narrowing of the arteries—can pave the way for death and disease in the form of arrhythmias, heart attack, stroke,...
Walking is the most common for of exercise because it is simple and effective. As this The Healthy article points, there are some common mistakes people make that can get in the way of your goals and even increase...
An excellent article from a new blog I found recently, GrowWellthy. Learn about healthspan vs. lifespan and why it is important to understand the difference. I totally agree- you healthspan goals should be part of your non-financial retirement planning.
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While the benefits of exercising are clear if we have sedentary jobs, new research highlighted in this Bicycling article points out that physically demanding jobs don’t tend to improve cardiovascular fitness the same way a brisk walk or moderately intense bike...
This Kiplinger article shares the benefits of playing video games, especially for the older crowd. The article references an AARP study showing that 44% of adults over 50 years old played video games in 2019 at least once a...
The social interaction involved in partner and team sports may compound the plentiful benefits of physical activity, adding more years to your life than solo exercise, according to a study published recently in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Which activities that are partner or...
We need a some "feel good" articles and news right now. This article provides some great ways to make yourself feel better. Think about other ways you can do this for yourself. Stay positive and resilient!
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Imagine living in a country where one-third is above the Arctic Circle- with less daylight than what we have here in the northern part of the U.S. (I live in Minnesota). Also imagine your employer telling you to get...
A British charity called Age UK created an index of well being based on survey data from 15,000 residents over age 60. Researchers found that 40 social and economic indicators are the most useful for estimating a person’s overall quality...
I was recently introduced to this site, Help and Wellness- this article includes many excellent reminders and advice for aging healthy. Perhaps it will give you an idea to try something different or new. We need to keep moving-...
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