A review of research published online April 24, 2017, by the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that physical exercise may help improve thinking skills in adults ages 50 or older, regardless of their mental performance when they started exercising. . . . All exercise types but yoga appeared to have benefits for the brain. The authors say the exercise regimen with the biggest brain boost was a combination of both aerobic and resistance-type training, of at least moderate intensity, for at least 45 minutes per session on as many days of the week as possible. The takeaway? Start exercising, and incorporate resistance training into your weekly routine.
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Month: May 2019
Healthy Living Tip ~ Sleep on It
The old saying ‘you snooze, you lose’ couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to shedding pounds. According to Dr. Oz, depriving your body of sleep can speed up the aging process and deter your weight-loss efforts. “The brain craves carbohydrates when you’re tired, so you could unknowingly sabotage even the best laid plans,” he says. Aim for a good seven hours (minimum) of shuteye every night to allow your body to restore and to protect vital organ functions.
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Writer’s Wisdom ~ Persistence
“You must keep sending work out; you must never let a manuscript do nothing but eat its head off in a drawer. You send that work out again and again, while you’re working on another one. If you have talent, you will receive some measure of success – but only if you persist.”
― Isaac Asimov
Sometimes ~ Thich Nhat Hhan
Sometimes
Thich Nhat Hhan
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,
but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
Today’s Reflection ~ Good Things are Coming Your Way
Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. ~ Walt Whitman
Beauty ~ Tagore
Beauty is truth’s smile
when she beholds her own face in
a perfect mirror.
– Rabindranath Tagore
Longevity Tip ~ Are You Getting Enough Protein?
Power up with protein
Most people probably get enough protein through their regular diet, but be mindful of protein intake when you’re doing weight training, as your body uses the components of dietary protein to build muscle. A 2015 study in the journal Nutrients suggests a daily intake of 1 to 1.3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight for older adults who do weight training.For example, a 175-pound man would need about 79 to 103 grams a day. If possible, divide your protein intake equally among your daily meals to maximize the body’s ability to create muscle, says Vijay Daryanani, a personal trainer with Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Outpatient Center. Also, consume about 20 to 40 of those daily grams after a workout to help with muscle repair.
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Healthy Living Tip ~ G is for Green & Good
Drinking all-natural green tea is an excellent way to boost your weight loss and your health. Not only does it have the power to stoke your metabolism, but it also contains the highest concentration of catechins, antioxidants found in plants that have been found to protect against heart disease and even some cancers. Sip on a few cups of green tea throughout the day to get all of its amazing benefits.
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Writer’s Wisdom on Perfection
“When all the details fit in perfectly, something is probably wrong with the story.” Charles Baxter
Today’s Reflection on Worry
If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine. ~ Morris West
