Thanks to my beautiful student, Shirley, for a great article of the longevity factor. As if being healthy, fit, lean and having greater brain power aren't enough, exercise can actually boost our longevity as well. For those of us that partake regularly, this really comes as no surprise, but it's always great to see the science and the stats to prove it! The latest evidence … [Read more...] about The Longevity Factor
Fitness
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Good day and happy Tuesday. After a wonderful weekend and a few days away from work and working out, I was ready to JUMP (literally) back into my groove yesterday afternoon. Today, I am even more ready. Several of the articles I have read recently focused on coming out of our comfort zones. Yes, there is a time to kick-back, a time to rest, a time to move and a time to move … [Read more...] about Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Everyone be an ARIES Today
Aries horoscope for today, Wednesday February 24, 2010: If you wake up sad or gloomy, take time to exercise and fix a good breakfast. I think that should be everyone's horoscope for the day, even if they aren't an Aries and even if they are sad or gloomy. We know that a good breakfast and some exercise are the prescription for a good day! For the sad and gloomy, exercise … [Read more...] about Everyone be an ARIES Today
Everything Old is New Again
Though Biggest Loser was pre-empted by the Olympics last night, I still got my weekly fix of watching some individuals who re-invented themselves and their lives with significant weight loss. Home yesterday morning, I caught the Dr. Oz show and he was celebrating his 100th episode. On with him were 100 individuals who have lost over 100 pounds. They did not lose their weight … [Read more...] about Everything Old is New Again
Un-break my Heart, Part 2. The Blue-zoning Continues
Yesterday we looked at what the small town of Albert Lea is doing to encourage healthier lifestyles and un-break hearts and heart disease. I agree with those of you who are local and suggested "our town" of Coral Springs getting involved in the AARP/Blue Zone Vitality Project. One thing I have learned, through the years, is not to simply make suggestions, but to offer … [Read more...] about Un-break my Heart, Part 2. The Blue-zoning Continues