Was the last time you did pushups in gym class? . . . According to a new study published in JAMA Network OpenTrusted Source, pushup capacity is inversely associated with future cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidents — meaning the more pushups you can do, the less likely you are to have a heart attack or stroke. Researchers found that CVD risk was 96 percent lower in men who were able to do 40 or more pushups during a physical test compared to men who could do 10 or fewer. . . . Pushup capacity also was a better predictor of CVD outcomes than submaximal treadmill tests, a more commonly used test.
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Month: August 2019
Say it Again, Again, and Again
Bring It On!
🖋 Writers’ Wisdom: Let Go of Any Fear in Your Writing
“Don’t be afraid of what you’re creating.” ~
🔤 Grammar Tip: Are You Disinterested Or Uninterested in Who Wins the Game?
The terms ‘disinterested’ and ‘uninterested’ are not interchangeable. Though, both of these words are used as adjectives, they are totally different from each other in terms of meaning.
- ‘Disinterested’ means impartial or neutral to take an advantage.
- ‘Uninterested’, on the other hand, means unconcerned.
❤️ Love for Love ~ Goethe
Love for Love
Goethe
LOVE for love, and moments sweet,
Lips returning kiss for kiss,
Word for word, and eyes that meet;
Breath for breath, and bliss for bliss.
Thus at eve, and thus the morrow!
Yet thou feeblest, at my lay,
Ever some half-hidden sorrow;
Could I Joseph’s graces borrow,
All thy beauty I’d repay!
🌈 Inspiring Quotes: Stick to Your Dreams
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
~ Albert Einstein
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom: It Takes Courage to Write
“Creativity takes courage. It takes courage to bare your soul for the world. It’s like taking off your armor, although you know people have pointy sticks that they love to jab into soft flesh.” ~
Say it Again, Again, and Again
Times are Tough, but I’m a Lot Tougher!
🔤 Grammar Tip: Who Is It? What Is It?
“Nouns answer the questions “What is it?” and “Who is it?” They give names to things, people, and places.”
Here are a few examples: Joe, Patriots, Robin, Butterfly, China, and Atlantic Ocean.
🍎 Health Hack: Foods to Boost Your Mood
Good Mood Foods
There are some specific foods to keep an eye on to boost your mood:
- Fruits and Vegetables — An apple a day keeps the doctor away–and maybe the psychiatrist, too. As noted, fruits and veg have been linked to higher levels of happiness.3
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids – This is the good stuff, found in foods like fish and nut oils. Low Omega-3 fatty acids have been correlated to depression and impulsivity. Getting plenty of this in your diet keeps your levels high, that’s a good thing.2
- Chocolate – As a special treat, chocolate may have properties that improve mood and even reduce tension. But remember, the key is to choose real chocolate (dark is best), and in moderation.2
Health Hack from the American Heart Association
