Archive for August, 2008

Recreation – a key to feeling good. What’s the definition of recreation?

Saturday, 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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THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION ON AGEING’S 9th Annual Meeting

Sunday, 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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Exercise adds to Lifetimes – video article – YouTube

Wednesday, 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.

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Welcome to the new NorthernWellness.com website!

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Hello,
Thanks for visiting NorthernWellness.com, where we are committed to providing timely information about health topics pertaining to seniors and those with mobility interests.  Healthy lifestyle and medical topics will be key aspects of our site, as well as exercise and travel options for seniors.

Please bookmark us now and check back frequently as we update with relevant news articles, YouTube videos, and commentary.

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