October 10th, 2008

Like that famous bunny in the battery commercial, the Lexington Athletic Club Energizers just keep going, and going, and going. This dance group is composed of 15 dancers with ages ranging from 52 to 83! Mind you, each one has his or her share of health problems, such as arthritis, bursitis, knee replacements and back surgeries, but dancing has kept them so alive and kicking!

The group began in 1993 as an exercise class for seniors, headed by dance instructor Mary Jo Holland. Now, they practice three times a week and perform at least three or four times a month, for nursing homes, adult day care facilities, retirement homes, and schools. Holland said, “We like to think of ourselves as Dancing with the Stars without the costumes.”

Interested? The only requirement, aside from being a member of the Lexington Athletic Club, is being able to stand on two legs and breathe! Having a little rhythm is also advisable. The Energizers’ dance repertoire range from country to jazz, from 50s rock to Broadway, so there’s always something for everyone.

But it’s not just about the dance. The members have become so close to each other that they are like fa amily, supporting each other through the joys and sorrows. It has reminded them that life can still be fun despite their age and health.

So go ahead, pick up those dancing shoes, and dance your way to a better health!

Read the entire article here.

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September 16th, 2008

Survey Reveals Top Five Reasons Physicians Recommend Dietary Supplements to Their Patients
2008-09-16 - Council For Responsible Nutrition (CRN)

The majority of physicians—79 percent—recommend supplements to their patients, according to the “Life…supplemented” Healthcare Professionals (HCP) Impact Study. What are the primary health reasons physicians recommend supplements?

The top five health reasons physicians recommend supplements to their patients are*:

1. Bone Health                           33%

5.Maintain healthy cholesterol      22%

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Now that you know the top five reasons physicians are recommending supplements, take a look at the top supplements used by the 72 percent of physicians who say they use dietary supplements:

Dietary Supplement    Percentage Taking

Calcium                       58%

Read the whole NPI Center article here.

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September 16th, 2008

Deepak Chopra, Michael Roizen, Mehmet Oz, Don B. Ardell, David F. Duncan and Andrew Weil. Janice Doochin are all wellness promoters.  When people think of the alternative medicine definition of the word “Wellness”, these authorities are the go-to practitioners!

An optimal balance of health is the expressed goal of many wellness teachings.  In coming posts, we will explore these topics in more depth.  Happiness has to play a major role in wellness too.  Feeling better and increasing energy levels are also goals we will post about.

Tags: alternative medicine, deepak chopra, top practioners, Wellness
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August 30th, 2008

Well according to MrDictionary.com, the definition of recreation is:

Recreation \Rec”re*a”tion\ (-?”sh?n), n. [F. r['e]cr['e]ation,
L. recreatio.]
The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated;
refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil;
amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Re-creation \Re`-cre*a”tion\ (r?`kr?*?sh?n), n. [See
{Re-create}.]
A forming anew; a new creation or formation.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

recreation
n 1: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; “scuba
diving is provided as a diversion for tourists”; “for
recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword
puzzles”; … [syn: {diversion}]
2: activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews
your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; “time
for rest and refreshment by the pool”; “days of joyous
recreation with his friends” [syn: {refreshment}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0

re-creation
n : the act of creating again
Source: WordNet® 2.0

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August 24th, 2008

According to the official website of The International Federation On Ageing:

IFA’s 9th Global Conference on Ageing will take place in Montréal, Canada, from September 4 to 7, 2008.  The event is being hosted by a new NGO ‘Ageing Design Montreal’ and will combine the IFA’s biannual flagship global conference on ageing with the international debut of our new exhibition series on Ageing and Design.

Click here to download the brochure.

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August 20th, 2008

Here is a good clip to start us off here with our discussion about healthy lifestyle choices as we get older.  Hey, the young crowd needs to exercise too- but, it is even more essential as we get older to exercise.

Tags: exercise, increase lifespan, quality of life, youtube video
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August 20th, 2008

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