Advice on Living Longer

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Monday, June 14, 2004

Walking . . . .

There was an interesting article in today's Virginian-Pilot regarding walking. the article claimed that if one walks an average of 10,000 steps a day, they will do much to imporve their health. So, go out and get a pedometer; keep track of your steps, and make 10,000 your goal each day! Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2004

It has been jokingly said

to invite your Mother-in-Law to live with you; it won't make you live any longer, but it will sure seem longer! Actually, who you choose to live with and with whom you congregate has something to do with your longevity. A happy marriage, a good friendship, and supportive friends keep stress levels... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Living longer has many factors

Based on the site I posted yesterday. The obvious direct health-related factors, of course, are nutrition, drinking habits, smoking habits, exercise, and regular check-ups. But being happily married, having good friends, driving habits and general attitudes toward life are also vital to longevity.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 17, 2004

Very Interesting On-Line Health Test:

Find out your real age, i.e., how old are you in comparison to your cohronological age? I came out to.8 years older than my chronological age. See how your health, your hapbits and your surroundings affect your actual age by clicking on the following link: Your Real Age Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 17, 2004

Amazing story in today's paper - - -

A 101 year old Mexican lady is still teaching. She founded the school in Mexico where she is now the Principal. She founded the school and has worked there since 1947. She claims she avoids fried foods as much as possible, and she neither drinks alcohol nor smokes. She is also an advocate of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 3, 2004

I have read that caring of pets and plants

or at least one of the two will help one live longer. It offers joy and focus if you choose things that relate to life and to growth. Obviously you don't want to choose a plant or pet that is too difficult for you, or that you do not care about, i.e., for me it would be dogs, but I love cats. Or to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 28, 2004

National Web Site for Health Information:

Visit the U. S. National Library of Medicine for lots of useful information that will help keep you healthy and living to your full potential: U. S. National Library of Medicine Sign in to see full entry.

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Fruits and Veggies? Fats and Meats? Counting Points? Starvation?

Everyone seems to either be on a diet, developing a diet, or selling a diet. As a society, we Americans are fat, grossly fat. We are depressed about that and we know we have to do something. Unfortunately, we all want that "magic pill" that will help us become slim, trim, and fit with no effort.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Fruit and Water?

I wonder how long one could survive on fruit and water, if a wide variety of fruit were available. It would certainly seem to be healthy to do so. Would Pineapple Upside Down Cake be considered a fruit? Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 7, 2004

I'm not sure if I lengthened my life today, or if it just felt that way!

My wife and I went to see Mystic River at the Norfolk MacArthur Mall this afternoon, the 1530 showing. We walked both ways, which was a round trip of about 7 miles. That has got to be healthy, but I don't know how it would affect longevity directly. Sign in to see full entry.

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