Hello: Many of you have been receiving my newsletters since I first started writing them in 2016. Others signed up along the way. I never buy lists so if you have missed getting one for the past four months, I had a very traumatic experience. In the past I have written about the type of […]
The benefits of writing your daily thoughts in a journal can be very beneficial. Daily writing can reduce stress as well. Helping you move forward in your personal and academic growth. IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH The act of taking pen to paper can help you relax. manage anxiety and cope with depression. For those who can […]
As this year closes and the next begins, most people think about new goals. However, a recent study found that about 64% (or two-thirds) of people abandon their New Year’s resolution within a month. But one lasting practice is extending kindness to others on a daily basis. It takes such little effort. “The New Year […]
In September we traveled across the United States. We left California on September 8th in our Class C motor home. We reached Connecticut in 10 days. We haven’t been back there in many years. However many setbacks happened and we experienced the simple kindness of strangers along the way. Too many to mention here, but […]
Sister Madonna Buder completed her first triathlon at the age of 52. The first Ironman event was at the age of 55. Her training began at the age of 48. Forty years later, the “Iron Nun” is still going strong! She is now 92! Buder holds the current world record for the oldest woman to […]
For those of you in the very hot temperatures throughout the midwest, and all over the world are in critical need to increase fluid intake. Preferably water. In the elderly the mechanism of thirst diminishes. When the body needs to be replenished with water, they may not realize it. Why this happens isn’t known. Yet, […]
Our ability to rebuild muscle at any age is possible. People in advancing age need strength training more and more to stay mobile for their everyday activities. The goal of training is to reduce the loss of muscle mass and the resulting loss of motor function. Muscle mass can be increased through training at an […]
With aging, there is a progressive decline in total body water (TBW). Intracellular water (ICW) (inside the cells), parallel to an age-related loss of muscle mass and muscle strength. In the elderly population is at an increased risk of low-grade chronic dehydration, which could presumably affect muscle function and the individual’s functional capacity. Loss of […]
We have been told to stay home and away from others. Or at least six feet away from others when we do go out. We are allowed to exercise outdoors during this difficult time. If you are in a rural area avoiding other people is easier. If you are a runner it shouldn’t be impossible […]
