Month: June 2019

Health Hack: Reduce Sitting Time – Improve Health

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Did You Know People Who Sit for 8+ Hours are at Higher Risk for Health Problems?

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Everyone knows that being a couch potato is unhealthy, but being a chair tomato (okay, we made that up) can be just as bad, according to a veritable avalanche of studies in the past three years. Sitting too much increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases and—here’s the real news—this is true even in people who exercise regularly. Here are just three recent studies.

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Writer’s Wisdom: P.D. James 2nd of 5 Writing Tips

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Read widely and with discrimination. Bad writing is contagious. ~ P. D. James

Silence ~ Langston Hughes

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Silence

 Langston Hughes


 I catch the pattern 
 Of your silence
 Before you speak

 I do not need
 To hear a word.
 
 In your silence
 Every tone I seek
 Is heard

Today’s Reflection: Do It

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Whatever you want to do, do it now. There are only so many tomorrows. ~ Michael Landon

Sleep Better – Ditch the Caffeine Habit by Early Afternoon

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Caffeine has numerous benefits and is consumed by 90% of the US population. A single dose can enhance focus, energy and sports performance. However, when consumed late in the day, coffee stimulates your nervous system and may stop your body from naturally relaxing at night. In one study, consuming caffeine up to six hours before bed significantly worsened sleep quality. Caffeine can stay elevated in your blood for 6–8 hours. Therefore, drinking large amounts of coffee after 3–4 p.m. is not recommended — especially if you are sensitive to caffeine or have trouble sleeping.

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Stress Hack: Managing Stress

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Longevity Tip ~ #9 of 10 Anti-Aging Foods

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Cinnamon

Don’t overlook this common spice! Research shows that cinnamon may decrease the post-meal insulin spike. And the more controlled the spike, the less likely you are to store body fat. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon on your favorite foods daily — yogurt, oats, cottage cheese, or in a smoothie — it not only tastes great, but may help slim your waistline. And, it’s a powerful antioxidant to boot. Combine two anti-aging ingredients by putting some in your morning coffee.

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Health Hack ~ Eye Love You

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Did You Know Your Eyes Need a Break From Staring at Digital Screens?

Take care of your eyes by following the 20/20/20 rule. Staring at a backlit device such as a smartphone or laptop all day is straining on your eyes. The 20/20/20 rule reduces this. Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and let your eyes wander over something six meters (20 ft) in the distance.

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Writer’s Wisdom: 1st of 5 Writing Tips by P. D. James

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P.D. James 1st of 5 Writing Tips

Increase your word power. Words are the raw material of our craft. The greater your vocabulary the more effective your writing. We who write in English are fortunate to have the richest and most versatile language in the world. Respect it. ~ P. D. James

Do Not Stand at My Grave & Weep ~ Mary Elizabeth Frye

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Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep 

Mary Elizabeth Frye
 

 Do not stand at my grave and weep 
 I am not there. I do not sleep. 
 I am a thousand winds that blow. 
 I am the diamond glints on snow. 
 I am the sunlight on ripened grain. 
 I am the gentle autumn rain. 
 When you awaken in the morning's hush 
 I am the swift uplifting rush 
 Of quiet birds in circled flight. 
 I am the soft stars that shine at night. 
 Do not stand at my grave and cry; 
 I am not there. I did not die. 

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