Thanks to Carol R. for bringing National Wear Blue Day to my attention. The purpose of wearing blue, today, is to promote colon cancer awareness. Having just had my baseline colonoscopy just a couple of months ago, I can attest to the fact that the screening is quick and though everyone says the prep the day before is the worst part, even that is not at all bad! I am going … [Read more...] about National Wear Blue Day
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The Longevity Factor
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
New Week, New Month…
Happy Monday and happy March! Again, a new week, a new month, a chance for YOU to start ANEW. I always feel extra motivation when a new month starts on Monday. I am personally savoring the last couple of hours with my special friend, Carole, who returns home today. We had some quality time just being and also had a great day at the Morikami Gardens in Delray, yesterday. We … [Read more...] about New Week, New Month…
Mom is Always Right
"Eat your carrots--they are good for your eyes." Why it's true: Carrots help maintain healthy eyesight by protecting night vision and reducing the severity of age-related eye diseases. This is because they are high in vitamin A. Other vegetables high in this vitamin are broccoli, spinach and any of the deep greens. Though I don't eat meat, I admit it I never used to … [Read more...] about Mom is Always Right
Tips to Re-energize
We work hard, we train hard, we get tired! We need to give our bodies some downtime to rest and rejuvenate. Remember that muscles build during the resting stage. We train them hard and then we rest them and let them mend and grow. Overuse and abuse can wreak havoc on your muscles as well as your body in general. If you are working out daily and haven't seen the results … [Read more...] about Tips to Re-energize