Sneaky Exercises
March 11, 2013
Going for a walk, gardening or taking a bike ride all contribute to a healthy life. Get Active Orlando, a volunteer initiative that promotes physical activity and balanced nutrition, calls these “sneaky exercises,” because these are activities you do as part of daily life but probably don’t consider exercising. Such activities can help you reach…
Surviving Shingles
March 11, 2013
Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash brought on by a dormant virus in people who have had chickenpox. It rarely lasts longer than a couple of weeks and almost never returns. Those most likely to develop shingles are over 60 years old, had chickenpox before 1 year of age, and have compromised immune systems. …
Learning Boosts Brainpower At Any Age
January 8, 2013
If you want to keep your brain sharp as you age, commit to learning something new every day and mix up your routine. New information and experiences stimulate the neurons in the brain that help keep your mind healthy and active. In a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, researchers taught 60-year-old adults how…
