ANTI-AGING TIP OF THE DAY
Tip #133 – Chubby Children Lose Years
The worldwide epidemic of childhood obesity is progressing at an alarming rate, and the disease is now projected to take its toll on life expectancy. Researchers from the of Preventive Medicine, Center for Health and Society (Denmark) correlated an increased body mass index (BMI) in childhood with an increased risk of heart disease in adulthood, with this risk escalating with increasing age.
By setting a good example for children, adults can promote the notion of maintaining a healthy and appropriate weight.
Engage in regular physical activity and exercise prudent measures of dietary management such as portion control, reduce of processed and prepared foods, and increase daily consumption of raw, natural foods.
ANTI-AGING TIP OF THE DAY
Tip #177 - Easy Does It
An easy-going personality may help to forestall cognitive decline as we age. Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) studied 506 older Swedes and found that those men and women who were socially outgoing and not easily distressed by circumstances were 49% less likely to develop dementia over time, as compared to those who were extroverted and neurotic. In addition, a calm personality was also associated with a 49% reduced dementia risk in those who were not socially active compared with those who were stay-at-homes but prone to distress.
Generally speaking, people with relaxed personalities tend to have a more stable mood and are better able to handle stressful situations with little anxiety. Try to take challenging situations in stride.
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Generally speaking, people with relaxed personalities tend to have a more stable mood and are better able to handle stressful situations with little anxiety. Try to take challenging situations in stride.
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