Tag Archives: Physical exercise

A Mile a Day Helps Keep Alzheimer’s Away

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

A study published in the journal Neurology in 2010 indicates that walking one mile a day significantly lowers your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease (dementia)—by about 50%! Not bad for taking a short walk each day. The study found that … Continue reading →

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23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health? – YouTube

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Check out some simple, sage advice for long-term health–an excellent prescription for maximizing retirement readiness. 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health? – YouTube.

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Exercise Benefits Your Body and Your Brain as You Age

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

A variety of scientific studies demonstrate the powerful benefits of exercise on our bodies and brains, particularly as we age. The studies were reported in the January 25th, 2010 edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Here is a brief … Continue reading →

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Saving Your Health Equals Healthy Savings

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Dr. Walter Bortz, an octogenarian marathon runner and Stanford professor, says it best: “It’s not how old you are. It’s how you are old.” Dr. Bortz has long spoken out against what he calls disuse syndrome, which are problems that … Continue reading →

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