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Tuesday Feb 26 2008 We've all heard that exercise is good for the body. Now current research is demonstrating that an active lifestyle contributes positively to the functioning of our brains as we grow older. Waneen Spirduso's book Exercise and Its Mediating Effects on Cognition outlines
the latest perspectives from 17 internationally recognized experts on
aging, exercise, cognition and
neurobiological processes. Our sleep quality, immune system, levels
of anxiety and depression are all influenced by exercise and physical activity. These affect the physical and mental
resources we have available for cognition. Exercise actually promotes the growth of new brain cells in the part of the brain thought to be responsible for learning and memory. Aerobic exercise, in particular, increases bloodflow to our brains, which allows them to function more effectively. The good news: benefits start with as little as 20 minutes of walking a day. [Read More]
Written by admin at News
Monday Dec 31 2007
Written by admin at Learning Tagged with: commitment diet exercise intention resolution
Thursday Oct 18 2007  By Rick Fullerton Bio On Thanksgiving weekend (the Canadian version that happens in early October), my wife and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Our children—now adults living on their own—arranged everything so all Phyllis and I had to do was arrive at the church hall at the appointed time. For those of you with younger families, there is hope! In anticipation of this event, we pulled out photographs and other mementos of our married lives together and recalled our earlier 25-year milestone celebration. [Read More]
Written by admin at Health
Wednesday Oct 03 2007  Finding balance in life has been a concern of mine for a long time.
From the number of times it comes up in conversation, it appears to be
a major concern for many others as well. My struggle for balance came
to a head recently with a series of inexplicable dizzy spells.
Admittedly, I’ve been running non-stop since my mother passed away
suddenly two years ago—abandoning a work situation where I felt
inspired but unappreciated, leaving a 20-year relationship with my
husband to find out who I was and to find opportunities to grow,
abandoning my self-care practices to commit myself fully to my career,
taking no ‘time out’ to rest or recoup. I left behind my sense of
security and let go of my connections to the past—even changing my
name. The race I’ve been running and the choices I’ve made have often
left me feeling ‘unbalanced’ and disoriented.[Read More]
Written by Shae Hadden at Personal Empowerment Tagged with: balance choice control exercise relationship security work/life
Monday Aug 13 2007 [Read More]
Written by Jim Selman at Fearless Aging
Friday Jul 06 2007 Bio Summer has finally arrived here in the Pacific Northwest, and with it the seasonal display of beachwear trends. No matter what the fashionistas may be sporting on the runways, the beaches are where the reality of the North American body is exposed for all to see. Most of us attempt to do what’s possible, given our lifestyles during the winter. We’re not there just for the sun and surf. We’re trying to look the best we possibly can with the bodies we have so we can attract attention, whether for purposes of relationship or just plain admiration. I had always hoped there’s more going on here at the beach than just the mating, dating and gawking games. But watching where everyone focuses their attention in the throng of volleyball-playing, swimming, strolling and picnicking crowds seems to prove me wrong. The natural attraction seems to be to the trim, fit, energized bodies being displayed in all their glory. Few look at bodies exposing belly fat, pale flesh and flab. As I grow older, perhaps I’m becoming more jaded, but it seems to me there are more and more of those spare tires and fewer lean, strong bodies. Is this trend part of our aging population’s destiny or is it a choice we’re (consciously or unconsciously) making?[Read More]
Written by admin at Health Tagged with: body commitment emotion exercise feeling obesity |
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