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Learn a New Language
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By Jason Black
Now that you are enjoying more personal freedom at this stage of your life, why not stretch yourself in a new way? Chances are before your fabulous 50s, you were too busy to even consider learning a new skill that didn’t relate to work, your family, or other obligations you had.
Learning a new language is a great way to stretch yourself. It’s not something you’ll master overnight, it does take some personal commitment, but so does anything worthwhile. Not only is this something that is interesting and practical for traveling to one of those countries that you’ve always dreamed about visiting, but it can also help to protect your brain. Learning a new language is proven to be a good defense against Alzheimer’s disease.
How does learning a new language help your brain?
It keeps your mind active, and the mental challenge of learning a new language may help strengthen connections in your brain, keeping them sharper. It will improve your memory and retention of new information, which is especially important here because Alzheimer’s, a form of dementia, mainly affects people over the age of 50, and most commonly over 65 years of age. Keeping your brain active and stimulated is just as important as staying physically fit. Brain Fitness Software Featured on PBS Read More→
Let’s Take A Walk
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Debe Lange
Do you ever chuckle to yourself as you see those dedicated running ‘experts’ trot past your house about the same time every day? You know; the ones that wear spandex, t-shirts, a baseball cap (sometimes with ponytails), headphones, and carry their water bottle on their hip. Am I the only one who thinks they look exhausted and stressed, and all for the sake of their weight, muscle tone, and cardiovascular system? Their eyes are usually so glazed over they miss all the excitement and beauty around them.
Then there are those who walk with gusto. They take long, quick strides; both arms reaching forward and back alternately with purpose. They don’t smile. Instead, they focus straight ahead without wavering, like their life depends on reaching their goal.
Now, don’t misunderstand. I give credit to those who take the initiative to exercise to expel stress and stay fit and healthy. However, this is not my idea of a perfect walk. Nor is this the type of walk I’d be interested in taking.Certainly the health benefits of exercising are indisputable. Taking regular walks profits better and deeper breathing, improves muscle tone, regulates digestion, and promotes endorphins which help attitude. Certainly the sunlight encourages better skin tone because of Vitamin D, and even the immune system is affected. There is no doubt that overall health is enhanced with walking. Read More→
