Recognizing our mortality & doing the best we can
“The English language lacks the words to mourn an absence. For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend, we have all manner of words and phrases, some…
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Heart-healthy living will let you pursue your dreams before you run out of time
“You know people don’t run out of dreams, people just run out of time.” – Glenn Frey, River of Dreams I believe we are all aware of the American Heart…
Aim for “gold standard” in heart health
“I want to live, I want to give. I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold.” – Neil Young, 1972 February – thinking (hoping) for Spring, perhaps looking forward…
Don’t look away! Strength training is critical
“Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.” – Knute Rockne Yes, I do realize that Coach Rockne may have been referencing football with this quote, he was…
Let’s all get going, fast or slow, but don’t stop!
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius I don’t know about you, but I do feel that I have slowed…
Time is a limited resource, so take opportunity to improve your health
“Every nanosecond is a moment in history after it’s passed.” – Lt. Commander Data, Star Trek, The Next Generation Motivation – don’t we get just a little weary of hearing…
A box of hope – just in time for Christmas
December 1955 Until the age of eight, when my brother was born, I was an “only child” and spent a great deal of time playing or reading by myself; though…
Enjoy holiday treats without derailing your health goals
“What could be more important than a little something to eat?” – Winnie the Pooh Healthy eating during the holiday season is a common concern for a lot of people,…
Don’t stop now, Boomers! Your health is more important than ever before
“I intend to live forever or die trying.” – Groucho Marx Baby Boomers – the term assigned to the temporary increase in the birth rate after World War II, Baby…
Deep breathing is more important than you think
“Take a deep breath, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.” – Nat King Cole, 1944 Deep breathing exercises just might save your sanity. In particular…